An Atlantic 10 Conference showdown takes place when Richmond (17-9) and VCU (17-7) face off on Friday night. Richmond is coming off a win. On Feb. 12, the Spiders beat La Salle 77-63. VCU defeated Fordham 66-61 to win their fourth straight game. VCU is favored by three points and the over-under for total points is set at 133.5 at Caesars Sportsbook.

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The model knows Richmond junior forward Tyler Burton is one of the top scorers in the Atlantic 10. He is ranked fourth with 16.8 points per game along with 7.4 rebounds and 1.2 steals. The Massachusetts native has scored at least 15 points in four of his last five games. In the win over La Salle, Burton had 15 points and 10 rebounds. 

The model also knows VCU senior forward Vince Williams Jr. averages 13.1 points, six rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game. The Ohio native has scored more than 15 points in 10 games. Williams Jr. has shot at least 58 percent from the floor in five of his last six games. Against Fordham, Williams Jr. had 19 points and seven rebounds. 

Now, it has set its sights on Richmond vs. VCU. We can tell you the model is leaning over the total and it also says one side of the spread hits in almost 60 percent of simulations! You ABSOLUTELY need to see it before locking in any college basketball picks.

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