La Salle vs Richmond Prediction 1/14/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a La Salle vs Richmond prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, January 14th at the Robins Center in Richmond, Virginia. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

La Salle Explorers Betting Preview

The La Salle Explorers are 5-12 (1-3) this season after they lost to St. Louis by a score of 84-72 in their last game. La Salle trailed 44-24 at halftime, but they did score 48 points in the second half in the loss. The Explorers shot 40% from the field, 13% on three pointers, and 67% on free throws in the game. Josiah Harris led La Salle with 19 points and eight rebounds, while Jerome Brewer Jr added 15 points and four rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, La Salle defeated Rhode Island by a score of 79-72, but lost to George Washington by a score of 77-55 before that. The Explorers have scored 67.2 points per game with 35.9 rebounds and 13.6 assists per game, while they have allowed 73.1 points against per game this season. Jaeden Marshall is averaging 12.1 points and 2.3 rebounds per game, while Jerome Brewer Jr is averaging 10.9 points and 3.9 rebounds per game for the Explorers. La Salle is shooting 42.3% from the field, 71.0% on free throws, and 30.0% on three pointers this season. 

Richmond Spiders Betting Preview

The Richmond Spiders are 12-5 (2-2) this year after they lost to St. Joe’s by a score of 67-65 in their last game. Richmond trailed 45-33 at halftime, but held St. Joe’s to just 22 points in the second half in the close loss. The Spiders shot 34% from the field, 40% on three pointers, and 69% on free throws in the game. Aiden Argabright led Richmond with 15 points and five assists, while David Thomas added 10 points and four rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Richmond defeated St. Bonaventure by a score of 89-80 and Fordham by a score of 83-75. The Spiders have scored 82.4 points per game with 36.8 rebounds and 15.6 assists per game, while they have allowed 72.8 points against per game this season. AJ Lopez is averaging 12.3 points and 2.2 rebounds per game, while Jaden Daughtry is averaging 10.8 points and 3.4 rebounds per game for the Spiders. Richmond is shooting 46.3% from the field, 75.3% on free throws, and 38.0% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Richmond Spiders will win

• Richmond has won each of its last seven night games at Robins Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• La Salle has lost nine of its last 10 night games against the Atlantic 10 Conference.
• La Salle has lost the first half in each of its last five games at Robins Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the La Salle Explorers will win

• Richmond has lost each of its last four home games against the Atlantic 10 Conference.
• The road team has won three of La Salle’s last four games.
• Richmond has lost the first half in five of its last six home games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Seven of Richmond’s last eight home night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 141 or fewer points.
• Each of La Salle’s last four night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Robins Center have produced a total of 144 or fewer points.

La Salle vs Richmond Prediction 

La Salle comes into this contest with just five wins on the season, but they did win their last road game against Rhode Island. The Explorers are shooting 42% from the field and they have allowed at least 77 points in four of their last five. Richmond has won two of their last three games and they have scored at least 83 points in three of their last four. The Spiders are the much better team in this matchup and they should have no problem here. Take Richmond to cover.

David Racey's Pick: Richmond -8.5