The Syracuse Orange will head to Richmond for a Syracuse vs. Richmond Spiders match on Monday, November 21st. The Orange enter the game with a 2-1 record, while the Spiders are 2-2 this season, dropping their past two contests.
Syracuse vs. Richmond Match Details
Fixture: Syracuse Orange at Richmond Spiders
Date and Time: Monday, November 21st, 7:00 p.m. EST
Event: Empire Classic Benefiting Wounded Warrior Project Presented by Continental Semifinals
Venue: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York
Syracuse vs. Richmond Betting Odds and Spread
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Syracuse vs. Richmond Key Stats
The Syracuse Orange have started the season 2-1 with their two victories coming by an average margin of 23.0 points per game. The Orange are scoring 78.0 points per game, which is 110th in the nation, out of 363 teams. They have allowed 66.7 points per game, which is 146th in the nation. While Syracuse's offensive rating, 112.0, ranks 76th in the nation, their defensive rating, 95.7, ranks 166th.
The Orange roster consists of three top-100 recruits and is led by freshman guard Judah Mintz and senior guard Joseph Girard, both of whom are averaging 18.0 points per game. Syracuse is led by head coach Jim Boeheim, who became the winningest active coach in college basketball following the retirement of Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski. Boeheim is in his 47th year as the head coach of the Orange.
The Richmond Spiders don't have a single top-100 recruit, however, they are led by senior forward Tyler Burton, who is averaging 19.0 points per game and 8.5 rebounds per game. The Spiders currently rank 247th in the NCAA, averaging 70.0 points per game. Their defense, however, has been much better, ranking 83rd, allowing just 62.8 points per game. Richmond's offensive rating, 101.4, ranks 218th in the nation, while their defensive rating, 90.9, ranks 98th. The Spiders are led by head coach Chris Mooney, who is in his 18th year leading the program.
Syracuse vs. Richmond Betting Prediction
While the Syracuse Orange suffered a shocking early-season loss against the Colgate Raiders, they should have no trouble getting through the Richmond Spiders. The game will be played at Barclays Center, a neutral site, however, the crowd should be very friendly to the Orange. Expect Syracuse to take advantage by winning this contest by at least five points.