Halftime Report
After a tough loss on the road their last time out, Va. Tech looks much better today on their home court. They have jumped out to a quick 33-28 lead against Richmond.
If Va. Tech keeps playing like this, they’ll bump their record up to 19-14 in no time. On the other hand, Richmond will have to make due with a 23-10 record unless they turn things around (and fast).
Who’s Playing
Richmond Spiders @ Va. Tech Hokies
Current Records: Richmond 23-8, Va. Tech 18-13
How To Watch
- When: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 9 p.m. ET
- Where: Cassell Coliseum — Blacksburg, Virginia
- TV: ESPN2
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Ticket Cost: $48.00
What to Know
The Richmond Spiders and the Va. Tech Hokies are set to clash at 9:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday at Cassell Coliseum in an Atlantic 10 postseason contest. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they’ll have plenty of motivation to get the ‘W’.
Richmond had to hit the road for their first game and unfortunately the road hit them back. They fell 66-61 to the Hawks on Thursday.
Despite the defeat, Richmond got a solid performance out of Neal Quinn, who scored 21 points along with two blocks.
Meanwhile, Va. Tech unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Wednesday. They took a 86-76 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Seminoles.
Despite their loss, Va. Tech saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Sean Pedulla, who scored 24 points along with five assists, was perhaps the best of all. Another player making a difference was Tyler Nickel, who scored 18 points along with seven rebounds.
The Spiders’ defeat dropped their record down to 23-9. As for the Hokies, their defeat dropped their record down to 18-14.
Richmond is hoping to beat the odds on Tuesday, as the experts think they’re headed for a loss. For those looking to play the spread, keep Richmond in mind: they have a solid 19-11 record against the spread this season.
Odds
Va. Tech is a solid 5.5-point favorite against Richmond, according to the latest college basketball odds.
The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Hokies as a 6-point favorite.
The over/under is 143.5 points.
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