Richmond vs William & Mary Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/18/24

The Richmond Spiders and William & Mary Tribe meet Wednesday in college basketball action at the Kaplan Arena. Here’s a Richmond vs William & Mary Prediction. This article will include a Richmond vs William & Mary Pick.

Richmond Spiders Betting Preview

The Richmond Spiders lost to Auburn and Belmont, and they play VMI, Florida Gulf Coast, and George Washington next. The Richmond Spiders are averaging 70.9 points on 41.6 percent shooting and allowing 73.1 points on 41.4 percent shooting. DeLonnie Hunt is averaging 18.8 points and 4.4 rebounds, while Mikkel Tyne is averaging 10.6 points and 2.2 rebounds. Dusan Neskovic is the third double-digit scorer and Jonathan Beagle is grabbing 5.5 rebounds. The Richmond Spiders are shooting 28.9 percent from beyond the arc and 73.3 percent from the free throw line. The Richmond Spiders are allowing 33.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.4 rebounds per game.

William & Mary Tribe Betting Preview

The William & Mary Tribe lost to App State and Old Dominion, and they play VCU, Navy, and Hofstra next. The William & Mary Tribe are averaging 83.7 points on 46.3 percent shooting and allowing 75.5 points on 43.4 percent shooting. Noah Collier is averaging 13.8 points and 5.6 rebounds, while Gabe Dorsey is averaging 11.5 points and 0.5 assists. Kyle Pulliam is the third double-digit scorer and Caleb Dorsey is grabbing 2 rebounds. The William & Mary Tribe are shooting 34.2 percent from beyond the arc and 75.5 percent from the free throw line. The William & Mary Tribe are allowing 31.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.1 rebounds per game.

Why the William & Mary Tribe will win

• William & Mary has won each of its last 15 Wednesday games at Kaplan Arena.
• Richmond has lost three of its last four games.
• Richmond has lost the first half in five of its last six night games against non-conference opponents.

Richmond vs William & Mary Prediction

The Richmond Spiders continue to struggle defensively, continue to pile up the losses, and they’re 2-6 ATS on the season. The William & Mary Tribe are more explosive on the offensive side, they’re unbeaten on their home court, and they have four covers on the season. William & Mary should be able to push the pace and wear down a Richmond side that doesn’t have much upside. We’re not being asked to lay anything crazy. Give me the William & Mary Tribe for the win and cover on Wednesday. 

Randy Chambers's Pick: William & Mary -3.5