Atlantic 10 Thursday Games: 11/14/19

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Only one game tonight, but it's a pretty solid one:

Richmond vs. Vanderbilt, 7PM ET

I don't see a spread on the game, but Kenpom predicts an 8 point win for the Spiders. The Commodores certainly aren't the best team in the SEC, but a good performance tonight would be a great way for Richmond to bounce back after struggling against St. Francis PA. Hearing Grant Golden is still 50/50, so that will definitely be a factor. This is game 2 of a nice 4 game home stand where the Spiders could roll into Brooklyn at 4-0 to face Wisconsin. Let's get another good win for the Atlantic 10.

 

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Another overall positive night for the A-10 (obviously, because there was only one game). Obviously Vanderbilt is not the most formidable opponent in the SEC, but that's a better win than St. Francis PA. Looking to carry that momentum into tomorrow night with Rhode Island against Alabama. Nate Oates has what should be a solid Crimson Tide team, but URI is likely a favorite at home by a point or two. Really could be a 50/50 game tomorrow that comes down to whether Fatts Russell and Jeff Dowtin are hitting their shots -- they struggled in the 2nd half against Maryland. David Cox has had 6 days to get his guys prepped for a solid non-conference game, and I think this is one URI absolutely has to have.