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Richmond to take on La Salle in Philadelphia, boasting historical advantage in head-to-head record

Richmond and La Salle will face off in a basketball match in Philadelphia, with Richmond holding a historical advantage in their head-to-head record. Richmond recently secured a win against Fordham, while La Salle suffered a loss to Rhode Island. Despite La Salle being favored by four points in the betting lines, the spread has not shifted. Stay tuned for our Richmond vs. La Salle prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Spiders +158 | Explorers -191
• Spread: Spiders +4 (-110) | Explorers -4 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 140 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that La Salle will win straight-up is 66%.

Richmond vs La Salle Stats

Richmond Spiders

Richmond recently snapped a losing streak by defeating Fordham on Saturday, improving their record to 9-17 overall with a 4-8 mark in conference play. The team rallied after falling behind early in the game and ultimately secured a victory. Dusan Neskovic led the team with 23 points and 7 rebounds. The Spiders have struggled offensively this season, ranking 323rd in scoring offense, but have shown strength at the free throw line, where they rank 14th in the country. Additionally, key player DeLonnie Hunt is currently sidelined with a foot injury. Defensively, Richmond ranks 212th in the nation, allowing an average of 72.3 points per game. Overall, the team's statistics indicate room for improvement in multiple areas of their game.

La Salle Explorers Analysis

La Salle suffered their fourth consecutive loss against Rhode Island, dropping their overall record to 12-14 and tying for 13th in the Atlantic 10 with a 4-9 conference record. Despite a strong effort to narrow the margin in the first half, La Salle ultimately fell short, shooting 38.8% from the field compared to Rhode Island's 60%. Deuce Jones led the team with 20 points, 11 rebounds, four assists, and six steals in the loss. The Explorers have struggled offensively this season, ranking 205th in scoring offense with an average of 73.3 points per game. Defensively, they rank 297th in scoring defense, allowing 76 points per contest. Corey McKeithan leads the team in scoring, averaging 15 points per game, with Deuce Jones and Daeshon Sheppard also scoring in double figures. The team shoots 41.7% from the field and 32.2% from beyond the arc, while also converting 71.1% of their free throw attempts. Their power ranking is 350, indicating a below-average performance this season.

Richmond ends losing streak with victory over Fordham, but faces tough road ahead against La Salle

Richmond secured a victory against Fordham, ending their recent streak of losses. However, their performance on the road has been disappointing this season, with just one win out of nine games. This win was over UMass on January 4th. The absence of Hunt, the team's top scorer, has been a challenge for the Spiders over the past six weeks. In contrast, La Salle boasts a strong record at home, with a 9-3 score and wins against formidable opponents such as Cornell, Temple, Rhode Island, and Davidson. Given Richmond's struggles on the road, La Salle is likely to capitalize on this situation and secure a victory in the upcoming match.

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