Iowa Hawkeyes vs Richmond Spiders Predictions, Picks, Odds and Betting Preview | First Round – March Madness 2022

In this preview of the tie between the University of Iowa against the University of Richmond, we bring you all the details so that you are aware of everything that happens with both teams. Iowa’s great offense will face a team that never gives up, with a core of players who have been fighting together for several years. Who will be the winner and advance in the NCAA Tournament?

Picks and Predictions for the Iowa Hawkeyes vs Richmond Spiders NCAA Basketball Championship Round 1 Game on March 17 2022

Where: KeyBank Center – Buffalo, New York

When: Thursday, March 17th, 3:10 PM ET

Betting Line: Iowa Hawkeyes (-10.5) vs Richmond Spiders (+10.5)

Iowa Hawkeyes Betting Preview

Overall Record: 26-9

Conference Record: 26-9

Spread: -10.5

Over/Under: Under 150

Moneyline: -630

Few offenses work as well as the Hawkeyes’, with the fourth-highest points per game average in the nation (83.9) and top 40 assists, 3-pointers and offensive rebounds. Obviously their defense is also among the worst in the elite, but this does not need to be so relevant today, as they have recovered injured players at the beginning of the season and improved in the category to worry any team.

Keegan Murray is Iowa’s star, averaging 23.6 points, 8.6 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 2 blocks in 34 games so far, and his contribution will be key to breaking the ties between the Richmond team.

Richmond Spiders Betting Preview

Overall Record: 23-12

Conference Record: 23-12

Spread: +10.5

Over/Under: Over 150

Moneyline: +450

Tyler Burton (16.3 points, 7.7 rebounds, 1.1 steals), Grant Golden (14.1 points, 6.1 rebounds, 2.8 assists) and Jacob Gilyard (13.3 points, 3.4 rebounds, 5.4 assists, 3.1 steals) form an overly complicated trio to break for any opponent, having at least three years playing together on the same team.

This is the key for the Spiders in the game, their last wins have all had moments where they are behind the scoreboard in the last minutes and they have also been able to prevail against great opponents. Although they do not stand out statistically in any specific place, their experience is the best weapon in this type of competition, and an upset is not at all out of the question.

JefeBet Prediction

Although the Spiders have their chances to win, we see it as too complicated for them to be able to withstand Iowa’s offensive power, and their dependence on their three aforementioned players makes them vulnerable to one bad night for the team to fall. drastically in its performance. The Hawkeyes take the victory 88 to 80.