Richmond vs Ball State Prediction College Basketball Picks 11/27/24

In this article, we will formulate a Richmond vs Ball State Prediction for this college basketball game on Wednesday, November 27th, at the Germain Arena.  To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Spiders’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Cardinals’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Richmond

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Ball State

-Recent betting trends in games played between Ball State and Richmond

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Spiers and Cardinals.

Ball State Dominated

Ball State dominated Tuesday’s game against Florida Tech and they were able to secure the 94-57 victory. At halftime, they were up 46-31 and in the second they were able to secure an easy victory. Jermahi Hill finished with 24 points, six rebounds, and five assists. There were four different players that put up at least 12 points. Two games ago, against Eastern Kentucky, they were able to secure a 63-61 victory. Ball State is averaging 74.6 points while their defense is giving up 70 points per game. The offense is ranked 220th while the defense is ranked 162nd. In this game, Ball State is going to need the defense to step up. 

Why Ball State Will Richmond

• Richmond has lost four of its last five games against non-conference opponents at neutral venues.

Richmond Fell Short

It really appears it’s going to be a disappointing year for Richmond start and they are coming off another loss. Richmond faced off against Louisiana Tech, and the offense scored only 62 points while their defense gave up 65 points. At halftime, they were up 35-27, but in the second half, they blew the game. DeLonnie Hunt had a huge game, putting up 26 points and five rebounds, but the rest of the production wasn’t good enough. Richmond is averaging 70.86 points while their defense is giving up 68.6 points per game. The offense is ranked 281st while the defense is ranked 136th. Richmond will play against Auburn following this game.

Richmond vs Ball State Prediction

Give me a flyer with Ball State here as the underdogs. I am not sold on this Richmond defense and they are going to struggle again here. Ball State is averaging 74.6 points per game and they are going to get the offense going again here. Ball State is going to light it up in the first half and the Cardinals are going to find success here. Back Ball State to cover the spread. Don’t be shocked if Ball State gets the win here.