Old Dominion Monarchs vs Richmond Spiders 12/19/2021 Picks Predictions Previews
The Old Dominion Monarchs (5-6) will battle against conference rival the Richmond Spiders (7-4) in the NCAA basketball inter-conference competition at Robins Center in Richmond on Sunday, December 19, 2021, at 4:00 PM ET. Old Dominion will try to improve their record to 6-6 this season after losing two of their last contests including their recent stint to VCU.
The Monarchs bowed to the East Carolina Pirates (62-63) on November 30 and the VCU Rams (66-75) last time out. Old Dominion dropped to last place in the Conference USA Group A with a 5-6 overall standing while splitting their last four road outings on the year.
The Monarchs took the lead at 37-31 in the first half but their defense failed to control the offense of the Rams allowing them to score 44 points after the break to the eventual nine-point loss on December 11.
Forward Austin Trice led ODU in scoring with 16 points and in rebounding with 8 boards while Guard C.J. Keyser contributed 14 points in defeat. Guard Jaylin Hunter distributed 6 assists.
ODU’s offense posted an average of 63.2 PPG with an average of 35.0 RPG and 12.5 assists per match while their defense gave up 64.1 PPG with an average of 4.5 blocks and 7.7 steals per contest.
Guard C.J. Keyser averages 13.3 PPG with 3.1 rebounds and 2.1 assists per outing while Forward Kalu Ezikpe made an average of 11.8 PPG with 6.9 boards and 1.5 assists per game this season.
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Old Dominion Monarchs vs Richmond Spiders Predictions 12/19/2021
The Richmond Spiders split their first six outings on the season while winning four of their last five with a four-game winning streak. The Spiders dispatched Wofford, Northern Iowa, Toledo, and the North Carolina State Wolfpack on Friday.
Richmond took 5th place in the Atlantic 10 Conference with an overall standing at 7-4 while winning all four matches played at home this season. The Spiders earned a four-point lead over the Wolfpack in the first half while their offense peaked up with 44 points after the break resulting in their 83-74 victory.
Forward Grant Golden scored 19 points with 7 boards in leading Richmond while Forward Tyler Burton pitched in 16 points and led in rebounding with 8 in the win. Forward Nathan Cayo contributed 14 points while Guard Jacob Gilyard added a double-double of 13 points and 10 assists for the Spiders.
Forward Tyler Burton led Richmond top scorers with an average of 18.2 PPG, 6.7 rebounds, and 0.8 assists per match while Guard Jacob Gilyard chipped in with an average of 12.1 PPG with an average of 3.9 rebounds and 5.9 assists per outing.
The Richmond Spiders’ offense posted an average of 75.3 PPG with 31.5 boards and 17.2 assists per contest while their defense has given away an average of 71.9 PPG with an average of 2.2 blocks and 7.6 steals per game.
Old Dominion Monarchs vs. Richmond Spiders. The NCAAB Pick for this game is Richmond -13. The Spiders are the stronger team in this match-up but the Monarchs’ defense that held their opponents to just 64.0 PPG will help keep the scoring close. Richmond averaged 75.3 PPG while Old Dominion made 63.2 PPG this season. The prediction: The Richmond Spiders will win at 68-63.
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Old Dominion Monarchs vs Richmond Spiders 12/19/2021 Picks Predictions Previews
NCAAB Starting Time: 4:00 PM ET
Location: Robins Center in Richmond, VA
Date: Sunday, December 19, 2021
TV: ESPN+
NCAAB Odds/Point Spread: Richmond Spiders -13
NCAAB Totals: 132.5