Iowa Hawkeyes vs Richmond Spiders Point Spread Picks

Richmond caught fire after a 3-4 start, including a 3-0 SU/ATS run through the Atlantic 10 tournament, and winning all three as underdogs. Richmond has the kind of big frontcourt that helps when stepping up to face big-name conferences. The Spider s are anchored by 6-10 senior Grant Golden (14 points per game), 6-7 Nathan Cayo, and 6-7 Tyler Burton (16.3 points per game, 7.7 rebounds per game). Richmond is 6-1 ATS as a neutral site dog and 12-3 ATS away from home against teams that take 21+ three-pointers per contest. Iowa is off of an emotional and exhausting Big Ten tournament, winning four games in four nights. The defense is second-to-last in the Big Ten in points surrendered (71.3 per game) and 10th in field goal defense. Also, the Hawkeyes are 19-37 ATS away from home after a game committing eight or fewer turnovers. Play Richmond.