Davidson vs Richmond Prediction 1/31/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Davidson vs Richmond Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, January 31st. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this college basketball matchup.

Richmond Spiders Preview

The Richmond Spiders have a 13-9 overall record this season and a 3-6 record in the A-10. They are coming off a 77-69 away loss against VCU and their previous three games were an 85-69 away loss against George Washington, a 69-68 home loss against Rhode Island and an 88-63 away loss against Saint Louis.

Offensively, Richmond averages 79.2 points per game, while allowing 73.2 points per game defensively. The Spiders shoot with 46% from the field and grab 35.8 rebounds per game, while dishing out 14.7 assists per game. They average 2.4 blocks per game and 7.6 steals per game defensively.

AJ Lopez leads Richmond in scoring, with an average of 12.9 points per game, while shooting with 48.9% from the field and 85% from the free throw line. Mike Walz is the team’s leading rebounder with 7 per game, while Will Johnston leads the team in assists with 2.2 per game.

Davidson Wildcats Preview

The Davidson Wildcats have a 12-8 overall record this season and a 4-4 record in the A-10. They are coming off a 60-52 away win against George Mason and their previous three games were a 75-69 home loss against VCU, a 68-63 home win against Fordham and an 84-79 away win against George Washington.

Offensively, Davidson averages 71.5 points per game, while allowing 69.3 points per game defensively. The Wildcats shoot with 45% from the field and grab 32.7 rebounds per game, while dishing out 13.1 assists per game. They average 4 blocks per game and 7.1 steals per game defensively.

Roberts Blums leads Davidson in scoring, with an average of 11.3 points per game, while shooting with 47.2% from the field and 69.2% from the free throw line. Josh Scovens is the team’s leading rebounder with 4.1 per game, while Sam Brown leads the team in assists with 2.5 per game.

Davidson Wildcats @ Richmond Spiders Betting Trends: January 31, 2026

Why the Richmond Spiders will win

• The home team has won four of Richmond’s last five games.
• Davidson has lost four of its last five day games against Conference opponents.
• Richmond has won the first half in five of its last six games against Davidson.

Why the Davidson Wildcats will win

• Richmond has lost 10 of its last 11 day games against Conference opponents.
• Davidson has won each of its last three games against Richmond.
• The road team has won the first half in each of Davidson’s last six games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of the last seven games between Davidson and Richmond have produced a total of 138 or fewer points.
• Each of Davidson’s last six Saturday day road games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 149+ points.

Davidson vs Richmond Prediction

In this Davidson vs Richmond Prediction, Richmond is coming as -2.5 home favorites. Both teams have almost identical overall records this season and both have been struggling lately, as Richmond has four consecutive losses and Davidson back-to-back defeats. Both offenses have been on a free fall lately, as Richmond has score 69 points or less in five of its last six games, while Davidson has score 69 or less in four of its last five. Under is also 5-2 in their last 7 meetings, so I have to take the under 138.5 points in this one.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Under 138.5