UMass Minutemen (15-15, 6-12 A-10) vs Richmond Spiders (14-17, 7-11 A-10)
Line: Richmond -2.5
Total: 141.5
When the two teams met earlier in the season, UMass walked away with an 85-76 win. RJ Luis dropped 23 for the Minutemen. Spiders were led by Tyler Burton’s 20 points. Neither team is coming in hot. UMass is 2-3 in their last five while Richmond has dropped 4 of their last 5.
Pick: UMass +2.5
Loyola Chicago Ramblers (10-20, 4-24 A-10)vs Saint Joseph’s Hawks (14-16, 8-10 A-10)
Line: Saint Joseph’s -1.5
Total: 143.5
Saint Joseph’s swept Loyola Chicago this season. The Hawks won both games by double-digits. Ironically enough, both teams broke four game losing streaks by winning their season finale. Keep in mind, on most nights, the Ramblers aren’t interested in playing defense.
Pick: over 143.5
Rhode Island Rams (9-21, 5-13 A-10)vs LaSalle Explorers (13-18, 7-11 A-10)
Line: LaSalle -1.5
Total: 138.5
The Explorers finished the season on a five-game losing streak right after winning five in a row. After a close loss at George Mason, the season went sideways. Rhode Island wasn’t much better. The Rams lost 8 of their last 9. The two teams split this season with each winning by two points.
Pick: LaSalle -1.5
