Davidson vs Massachusetts Prediction 2/12/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Davidson vs UMass Prediction for this college basketball game on Wednesday, February 12th, at the Mullins Center. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Wildcats’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Minutemen’s recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Davidson 

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving UMass

-Recent betting trends in games played between Davidson and UMass

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Wildcats and Minutemen.

Can Davidson Win Their Second Straight Game?

Davidson has had a pretty good season overall, and they sure looked good in the last game. At halftime, they were down 36-32, but in the second half against Richmond, they scored 39 points while the defense gave up only 24 points. Reed Bailey put up 24 points, eight rebounds, and five assists. There were three different players that put up at least 12 points. Davidson can’t get out to a slow start again in this game. 

Davidson has a 14-9 record overall, and they have gone 13-9 against the spread. The over has hit in 11 of the 22 games. Davidson is averaging 74.4 points, while their defense is giving up 70.2 points per game. The offense is ranked 183rd in the league, while the defense is ranked 136th. The offense is shooting 46.41 percent from the field, and they are going to need a strong offensive output again here. Reed Bailey has been the top player, averaging 20 points while shooting 51.1 percent from the field. Davidson will meet George Washington, Loyola Chicago, and Fordham after this game.

Why Davidson Will Beat UMass

• Davidson has won eight of its last 10 games against Massachusetts.
• Massachusetts has lost the first half in three of its last four home night games against the Atlantic 10 Conference.

UMass Dominated the Last Game

UMass has been inconsistent heading into this game, but they sure looked good in the last game. UMass scored 78 points against La Salle, but even more impressive was the defense, giving up only 55 points. In the second half, they outscored La Salle 43-24. Rahsool Diggins had a huge game, putting up 34 points, three rebounds, and three assists. There were three different players that put up at least 10 points. Two games ago against St Louis, they were competitive but ended up losing by two points. 

UMass comes into this game with an 11-13 record overall, and they have gone 12-11 against the spread. UMass is averaging 75.8 points while their defense is giving up 74.3 points per game. The offense is ranked 141st in the league while the defense is ranked 258th in the league. They are averaging 64.71 field goals per game, and they like to push the pace. Rahsool Diggins is averaging 17.6 points while shooting 39.1 percent from the field and 33.6 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Why UMass Will Beat Davidson

• Davidson has lost six of its last seven night games against the Atlantic 10 Conference.
• Massachusetts has won four of its last five night games against the Atlantic 10 Conference at William D. Mullins Memorial Center.

Davidson vs UMass Prediction

Davidson is probably the better team, but what they have done this season on the road hasn’t been good, and they are going to struggle again here. UMass is still averaging 75.8 points per game, and they are going to have no issue with running up the score. The struggles with the offense on the road won’t be good for Davidson, and it will be UMass that will end up coming out on top again. Back UMass against the spread.