UMass Minutemen vs Richmond Spiders 3/7/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
The UMass Minutemen will go against the Richmond Spiders in NCAAB action in Barclays Center, NY, on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at 11:30 PM ET.
The UMass Minutemen struggled in the A-10 this season, winning only six of their 18 league games. Yet, they do have a chance to proceed to the next round when they play a Richmond squad that they already defeated this year.
UMass defeated Richmond at home in the season’s opening game, 86-76.
The Minutemen used a final 14-3 run to turn a late three-point deficit into a nine-point victory by shooting 43% from the field overall and nearly 48% from the three-point range.
After this win, UMass only went 3-7 the rest of the way. In the victory, RJ Luis topped UMass with 23 points, seven rebounds, and five assists.
As previously indicated, UMass finished the season with just three victories in its final ten contests. For the final five matches, the Minutemen also only managed a 2-3 record.
UMass’ scoring offense for the year ranked seventh in the A-10. The Minutemen only finished ninth in the A-10 for 3-point shooting and 12th overall for field goal percentage.
In terms of scoring defense, UMass placed 11th overall in the conference. In terms of opponent shooting percentage and 3-point defense, the Minutemen came in sixth.
UMass struggled to control the basketball, being just 13th in the A-10 in turnovers. Yet, the Minutemen came in second in terms of overall rebounding.
- The UMass Minutemen are 3-6 ATS in their last 9 matches.
- The total went UNDER in 4 of UMass’ last 5 matches.
- The Minutemen are 2-7 SU in their last 9 matches.
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UMass Minutemen vs Richmond Spiders Predictions 3/7/2023
The Richmond Spiders were only the sixth seed into the A-10 Tournament last year before dominating the competition and taking home the championship.
This season’s job will be more difficult because the Spiders are only the 12th seed and will be up against a UMass squad that defeated them earlier in the year.
Richmond’s season came to an abrupt end after dropping four of its final five games. The Spiders had a three-point lead over UMass in the first meeting before losing by three points in the final three and a half minutes.
Richmond only had a 38% field goal percentage and was outrebounded by UMass 39-32. Tyler Burton scored 20 points to lead Richmond to defeat UMass.
To prevail in this match, the Spiders must continue to be effective and efficient with the basketball. In the A-10, Richmond had the second-fewest turnovers per game.
The Spiders ranked 11th in the conference for scoring offensively. Also, they had a field goal percentage of 9 and a three-point field goal percentage of just 10.
Richmond placed sixth in the A-10 for scoring defense on the defensive end. The Spiders were tenth in the conference in both 3-point defense and opponent field goal percentage.
Richmond came in third in overall rebounding because of their great offensive rebounding.
- The Richmond Spiders are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 matches.
- The Spiders are 1-4 SU in their last 5 matches.
- The total went OVER in 5 of Richmond’s last 6 matches against UMass.
UMass Minutemen vs Richmond Spiders. The NCAAB pick for this game is the Richmond Spiders.
Both teams performed poorly in the final games, but I think Richmond has a better chance because they have experience winning the A-10 Tournament.
Due to the Spiders’ chilly performance in the first game, which saw them score just three points in well over three minutes, UMass was able to pull out a victory.
Richmond is productive and won’t cause themselves any harm in this contest. UMass, on the other hand, plays basketball much more sloppily and is just 13th in the conference in turnovers.
In its last nine contests, UMass is just 3-6 ATS. In their last nine games against Richmond, the Minutemen were only 3-6 ATS.
The Spiders have the sixth-best scoring defense in the conference, so anticipate them to push their will on defense and maintain the game’s tempo. The Richmond Spiders will win to a predicted score of
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UMass Minutemen vs Richmond Spiders 3/7/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
NCAAB Starting Time: 11:30 PM (EDT)
Location: Barclays Center, NY
Date: Tuesday, March 7, 2023
TV: ESPN+
NCAAB Odds: UMass Minutemen +2.5
NCAAB Totals: 142.5