Davidson is on fireplace, profitable 12 consecutive video games, three of which have been in Atlantic 10 play. The Wildcats have a trio outdoors capturing threats which were their energy all through this win streak.
Richmond's first two months have been disappointing. They're presently at 10-6. The Spiders are solely 1-5 towards high 100 groups and have gained most of their matches towards cakewalk opponents.
In November, Richmond was projected to complete on the high of convention with Davidson simply outdoors. Now, the chances are that Richmond will win the league with +1500 whereas Davidson is at +360.
This matchup is ready to show right into a 3-point shootout. That may add worth to the overall.
Davidson Wildcats
The Wildcats offense relies on their shot-making abilities. This group is second within the nation in 3-point proportion with 41% of their makes an attempt.
The three-headed monster Hyunjung Lee Foster Loyer, Michael Jones and Foster Loyer lead the capturing. Collectively, the trio have hit 117 of 256 photographs outdoors -- a mixed 46%. They're Bob McKillop’s major offensive gamers and common double-digit factors per sport.
Davidson additionally makes 58% of its area purpose makes an attempt, rating sixth within the nation. 41% of shot makes an attempt by the crew come from behind, which is 38% of the overall factors for the season. Though the Wildcats are gradual in tempo, they're extraordinarily environment friendly and do not usually flip the ball over.
The Wildcats have all of the perimeter weapons they want, however they don't seem to be capable of defend. They rank outdoors the highest 100 for defensive effectivity. They let opponents hit 51% of their area targets and 35% from 3-point vary, each outdoors the highest 200.
They may face off towards the Richmond offense, which takes 44% of its photographs from outdoors and hits at 35%.
Final day out, Davidson beat UMass by 10 factors at dwelling. Luka Brajkovic went 9-for-10 and led all scorers, scoring 25 factors.
Richmond Spiders
Richmond introduced again 4 of the 5 members from the squad final yr that was a powerful contender for the convention. The group hasn’t had the identical success this yr.
The Spiders have an identical offense to Davidson's, however with a quicker tempo.
Richmond converts at a powerful price and takes lots of 3-pointers. The Spiders are the very best at basketball and rank eleventh within the nation in turnover proportion.
Grant Golden and Tyler Burton are the Spiders' beginning forwards. They're key to their offensive success. They common 34 factors per sport and usher in 14 rebounds per contest, whereas scoring double-digits in each different sport this season.
Regardless that he's solely 5-foot-9, Jacob Gilyard is Richmond's most outstanding ball handler. He averages 6.5 assists per match, however is not nice capturing the basketball at 35%.
They've contributed to 63% of the crew's made area targets this season. That is the highest 12 p.c within the nation.
Richmond's protection has allowed 71 factors per match, and once they play towards high 100 groups, that quantity jumps as much as 81.
They've been horrible at defending the perimeter and allowed opponents to attain 35% (260th nationally). It is a critical concern for Davidson, which primarily lives on 3-point territory.
Davidson vs. Richmond Betting Choose
McKillop's greatest case state of affairs is that his roster will get right into a 3-point shootout. This matchup will be the one for him.
Each groups try greater than 40% of their photographs from past the arc. Davidson converts at 41%, whereas Richmond converts at 35%. Each groups rank outdoors the highest 250 nationally in protection of such shot makes an attempt.
Davidson has made 10 or extra 3-pointers in its final 5 video games and it's unlikely that it'll do the identical on this one.
Each groups shall be changing effectively and are anticipated to bomb away on this matchup. It is a sturdy argument for the over. It is a sport that is set as much as be a 3-point contest.
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