How to watch Richmond vs. Drake basketball game
Who’s Playing
Drake @ Richmond
Current Records: Drake 8-1; Richmond 3-5
What to Know
The Drake Bulldogs have enjoyed the comforts of home their last two games, but now they must head out on the road. They will take on the Richmond Spiders at 2 p.m. ET Saturday at Robins Center. Drake should still be feeling good after a victory, while Richmond will be looking to right the ship.
The Bulldogs didn’t have too much trouble with the Nebraska Omaha Mavericks at home on Wednesday as they won 78-65. Five players on Drake scored in the double digits: forward Darnell Brodie (17), guard Garrett Sturtz (14), guard Tucker DeVries (13), guard D.J. Wilkins (11), and guard Roman Penn (11).
Meanwhile, Richmond was just a bucket short of a win on Saturday and fell 58-57 to the William & Mary Tribe. Richmond’s loss came about despite a quality game from forward Tyler Burton, who had 26 points.
Barring any buzzer beaters, Drake is expected to win a tight contest. Those sticking with them against the spread have guts, to put it politely, as the team has let down bettors in their past three games.
Richmond’s defeat took them down to 3-5 while Drake’s victory pulled them up to 8-1. On Wednesday the Bulldogs relied heavily on Darnell Brodie, who dropped a double-double on 17 points and 11 boards. It will be up to Richmond’s defense to limit his damage.
How To Watch
- When: Saturday at 2 p.m. ET
- Where: Robins Center — Richmond, Virginia
- TV: ESPN Plus
- Live Stream: fuboTV – (Start Your Free Trial)
Odds
The Bulldogs are a slight 2.5-point favorite against the Spiders, 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 Bulldogs as a 1.5-point favorite.
Over/Under: -111
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Series History
Drake won the only game these two teams have played in the last eight years.
- Nov 20, 2021 – Drake 73 vs. Richmond 70