Atlantic 10 Saturday Games: 11/20/19

[glabedz]

Richmond (-5.5) vs. Boston College
VCU (+1.5) vs. Tennessee
Saint Joseph’s (-6.5) vs. Saint Francis PA

I really hope VCU doesn’t let the stale flavor from last night’s game hang around, because this opportunity against Tennessee is equally as important, and leaving Niceville 1-1 is a whole heck of a lot better than 2-0. Tennessee is a beatable team and resides in the top 25, so this win could mean a lot in March. Richmond gets a nice home test against Boston College; Saint Louis just dismantled them on the road, so I’m inclined to think UR covers that spread. Anyone have an update on Grant Golden? Saint Joseph’s could certainly use a win over a pesky St. Francis PA team that caused problems for VCU and Richmond earlier this season; plus, no Taylor Funk.

Picks: VCU +1.5, Richmond -5.5, St. Francis PA +6.5

Be sure to register and let us know your thoughts on today’s games.

 

[glabedz]

Really nice response for Richmond there, turning offense into defense and getting the ball inside rather than settling for jumpers. This is a very beatable Boston College team, and the Spiders actually look very solid on the defensive end, just like we saw against Wisconsin.

 

[MasonFanatic]

Sherrod has 0 points. I have to imagine that won't last.

 

[glabedz]

I'd also be shocked if Sherod doesn't find a few buckets in the 2nd half. Sounds like Cayo is going to be alright, so big sigh of relief there. Starting the 2nd half.

 

[glabedz]

Jacob Gilyard really is a special player... I don't think we've seen many games this year where he and Blake Francis both play well, but Gilyard's finding his shot here in the 2nd half.