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Game time: December 18, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET

Venue: Kaplan Arena — Williamsburg, VA

Article updated Dec 18, 8:14 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

In this content, it is mentioned that Richmond and William & Mary, both with 4-6 records, will face each other in a basketball game at Kaplan Arena. The teams have a history

Game outlook

In this content, it is mentioned that Richmond and William & Mary, both with 4-6 records, will face each other in a basketball game at Kaplan Arena. The teams have a history of playing each other regularly when they were part of the CAA. Richmond won their last meeting 88-69. William & Mary is the betting favorite at -3 and the line has not changed. The prediction for the winner of this match remains uncertain.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Spiders +140 | Tribe -165

Spread: Spiders +3 (-110) | Tribe -3 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 155 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that William & Mary will win straight-up is 62%.

Richmond Spiders

Richmond has had a tough start to the season with just two Division I wins and a recent loss to Belmont where their defense struggled. Despite strong offensive performances from DeLonnie Hunt and Dusan Neskovic, the team has struggled to secure wins. They are averaging 70.9 points per game but shooting just 41.6% from the field and 28.9% from long range. Defensively, they are allowing 73.1 points per game and are ranked 189th in strength of schedule. With a power ranking of 222, they are ranked 307 in offense and 176 in defense with a record of 4-6. They have room for improvement on both ends of the court and will need to focus on tightening their defense and improving their shooting percentages to turn their season around.

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William & Mary Tribe Analysis

Former Cornell coach Brian Earl is now at the helm of William & Mary, where he has implemented a fast-paced playing style that is still in the process of finding the right personnel to execute effectively. The Tribe have struggled this season with only two Division I wins and three straight losses, but they did secure a dominant win over Lynchburg on December 4 after a two-week break. Key players include Noah Collier and Gabe Dorsey, who lead the team in scoring and shooting percentages. William & Mary averages 83.7 points per game while shooting 46.3% from the field and 34.2% from beyond the arc, but they allow 75.5 points per game on defense. They are ranked #37 for offense, #277 for defense, and have a power ranking of 290. The Tribe will face off against Richmond in their next matchup.

Richmond's Defensive Strengths Could Be Key Against William & Mary's Slower Pace

I appreciate the deliberate pace at which William & Mary plays, however, I believe that their current roster may not be ideally suited for their style of play. Additionally, it is worth noting that their statistics may have been inflated by competing against two non-Division I teams. The team's primary concern lies in their defensive performance, as indicated by their low ranking of 314th in Adjusted Defensive Efficiency by KenPom. In contrast, Richmond recently faced formidable opponents in Auburn and Belmont, suggesting that they may have an advantage in terms of preparedness and toughness. Given these factors, Richmond is well-positioned to capitalize on their offensive strengths and exploit the vulnerabilities present in William & Mary's defense.

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SportsJaw Spiders vs Tribe archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Spiders vs Tribe matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Richmond Spiders+140 → +117Moved
  • Moneyline · William & Mary Tribe-165 → -137Moved
  • Spread · Richmond Spiders+3 (-110) → +2.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · William & Mary Tribe-3 (-110) → -2.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over155 (-110) → 155 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under155 (-110) → 155 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

Richmond Spiders
15-17 matchup record · 3-7-0 ATS · 3-7-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
William & Mary Tribe
20-12 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 7-3-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-12-18T13:14:12.745Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2023-12-02William & Mary Tribe 69 · Richmond Spiders 88
Final result

Matchup pick recap

William & Mary Tribe defeated Richmond Spiders 93-87

William & Mary Tribe defeated Richmond Spiders 93-87 on December 18, 2024, a 6-point decision in the series. William & Mary Tribe's strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 55-46. Against SportsJaw's recorded Richmond Spiders +2.5 (-110) spread, William & Mary Tribe covered, while the 180 combined points finished over the recorded total of 155.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • MiamimikeSpread · William & Mary Tribe +3 (-110)Win
  • 72dolphinsSpread · William & Mary Tribe +3 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 155 (-110)Win