Richmond vs Davidson Prediction 2/8/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Richmond vs Davidson prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, February 8th at John M. Belk Arena in Davidson, North Carolina. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Richmond Spiders Betting Preview

The Richmond Spiders are 8-15 (3-7) this year after they defeated Duquesne by a score of 73-68 in their last game. Richmond led 33-27 at halftime, but they did allow 41 points in the second half in the narrow win. The Spiders shot 61% from the field, 66.7% on three-pointers, and 83.3% on free throws in the game. Jason Roche led Richmond with 14 points and seven rebounds, while Dusan Neskovic added 13 points and one rebound in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Spiders lost to VCU by a score of 90-49 and George Washington by a score of 75-66. Richmond has lost seven of their last eight games and they are currently tied for last in the A-10 standings with a 3-7 record. Richmond has scored 67.5 points per game and they have allowed 72.0 points per game, while also averaging 31.5 rebounds and 11.6 assists per game this season. Dusan Neskovic is averaging 13.8 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 0.7 steals per game, while Jonathan Beagle is averaging 8.2 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game this year. Richmond is shooting 41.4% from the field, 78.6% on free throws, and 30.6% on three-pointers this season. 

Davidson Wildcats Betting Preview

The Davidson Wildcats are 13-9 (3-6) this season after they lost to Dayton by a score of 69-63 in their last game. Davidson trailed 28-26 at halftime and they allowed 41 more points in the second half in the loss. The Wildcats shot 43.6% from the field, 20.8% on three-pointers, and 90.9% on free throws in the game. Reed Bailey led Davidson with 19 points and eight assists, while Connor Kochera added 17 points and eight rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Wildcats lost to George Mason by a score of 64-60 but did beat Richmond by a score of 72-66 before that. Davidson has lost five of their last six games and they are currently a half-game in front of Richmond in the A-10 standings with a 3-6 record. Davidson has scored 74.5 points per game and they have allowed 70.7 points per game, while also averaging 33.6 rebounds and 15.6 assists per game this season. Reed Bailey is averaging 19.8 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game, while Bobby Durkin is averaging 15.3 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game this year. Davidson is shooting 46.5% from the field, 72.8% on free throws, and 35% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Davidson will beat Richmond

• Richmond has lost seven of its last eight games against the Atlantic 10 Conference.
• Davidson has won 10 of its last 12 games at John M. Belk Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Richmond has lost the first half in each of its last three road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Richmond vs Davidson Prediction 

Davidson comes into this matchup with a slightly better conference record this season and they will be at home for this contest. The Wildcats are shooting 46.5% from the field this year, but they have been held to 63 points or fewer in three of their last four games. Richmond did snap their losing streak with a win over Duquesne in their last game, but they are 0-4 in their last four road games. The Spiders are shooting 41.4% from the field this year and they have scored 66 points or fewer in seven of their last eight games. Neither team has been very good in A-10 play this year, but we did see Davidson beat Richmond on January 25th and I think they will pull away in the second half here. Take the Wildcats.