Wednesday’s game features the Ball State Cardinals (3-4) and the Richmond Spiders (3-4) clashing at Hertz Arena in what is expected to be a close matchup, with a projected 70-69 victory for Ball State according to our computer prediction. Tipoff is at 6:00 PM ET on November 27.

Based on our computer prediction, Ball State is projected to cover the point spread (4.5) versus Richmond. The two sides are expected to exceed the 136.5 over/under.

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Richmond vs. Ball State Game Info & Odds

• Date: Wednesday, November 27, 2024
• Time: 6:00 PM ET
• TV: FloHoops
• Where: Estero, Florida
• Venue: Hertz Arena
• Line: Richmond -4.5
• Point total: 136.5
• Moneyline (to win): Richmond -182, Ball State +150

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Richmond vs. Ball State Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Ball State 70, Richmond 69

Spread & Total Prediction for Richmond vs. Ball State

• Pick ATS: Ball State (+4.5)
• Pick OU: Over (136.5)

Richmond’s record against the spread this season is 1-4-0, while Ball State’s is 2-3-0. The Spiders have a 3-2-0 record going over the point total, while games involving the Cardinals have a record of 2-3-0 when it comes to hitting the over. The two teams score an average of 145.5 points per game, 9.0 more points than this matchup’s total.

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Richmond Performance Insights

• The Spiders outscore opponents by 2.3 points per game (scoring 70.9 points per game to rank 280th in college basketball while allowing 68.6 per outing to rank 138th in college basketball) and have a +16 scoring differential overall.
• Richmond wins the rebound battle by an average of 2.4 boards. It is collecting 35.7 rebounds per game (108th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 33.3 per contest.
• Richmond knocks down 7 three-pointers per game (248th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 7.7. It shoots 28.3% from deep while its opponents hit 30% from long range.
• The Spiders rank 240th in college basketball with 92.7 points scored per 100 possessions, and 191st in college basketball defensively with 89.8 points conceded per 100 possessions.
• Richmond and its opponents have been relatively even in the turnover battle. The Spiders commit 9.9 per game (64th in college basketball) and force 10.9 (271st in college basketball play).

Ball State Performance Insights

• The Cardinals outscore opponents by 4.6 points per game (posting 74.6 points per game, 219th in college basketball, and allowing 70 per outing, 164th in college basketball) and have a +32 scoring differential.
• Ball State records 34.3 rebounds per game (146th in college basketball), compared to the 34.6 of its opponents.
• Ball State makes 6.9 three-pointers per game (261st in college basketball) at a 30.2% rate (289th in college basketball), compared to the 6.3 its opponents make, shooting 31.4% from deep.
• Ball State has committed 12.6 turnovers per game (238th in college basketball), 1.3 more than the 11.3 it forces (251st in college basketball).

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