| MATCHUP | Richmond Spiders | Davidson Wildcats |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 14-12 | 15-10 |
| Spread | +5.5 -110 | -5.5 -110 |
| Moneyline | +195 | -238 |
| Total | Over 141.5 (-112) | Under 141.5 (-108) |
| Where | John M. Belk Arena, Davidson, NC | |
| When | Wednesday, February 18, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Davidson Wildcats Preview
The Davidson Wildcats have a 15-10 overall record and a 6-6 record in the A-10. They are coming off a 70-59 road loss against Dayton and their previous three games were a 114-53 home win against Mary Baldwin, an 84-64 home win against Loyola Chicago and a 91-82 home loss against Saint Louis.
Offensively, Davidson averages 74.5 points per game, while allowing 68.7 points per game defensively. The Wildcats shoot with 47% from the field and grab 33.2 rebounds per game, while dishing out 14 assists per game. They average 4.1 blocks per game and 7.1 steals per game defensively.
Roberts Blums leads Davidson in scoring, with an average of 11.8 points per game, while shooting with 49.2% from the field and 67.2% from the free throw line. Josh Scovens is the team’s leading rebounder with 4.3 per game. Sam Brown leads the team in assists with 2.5 per game.
Richmond Spiders Preview
The Richmond Spiders have a 14-12 overall record and a 4-9 record in the A-10. They are coming off a 78-67 home loss against VCU and their previous three games were an 82-70 home win against George Mason, an 82-77 road loss against Rhode Island and a 79-54 home loss against Davidson.
Offensively, Richmond averages 77.8 points per game, while allowing 73.8 points per game defensively. The Spiders shoot with 45% from the field and grab 34.6 rebounds per game, while dishing out 14.5 assists per game. They average 2.3 blocks per game and 7.2 steals per game defensively.
AJ Lopez leads Richmond in scoring, with an average of 12.8 points per game, while shooting with 47.4% from the field and 87.3% from the free throw line. Mike Walz is the team’s leading rebounder with 6.9 per game. Will Johnston leads the team in assists with 2.3 per game.
Richmond Spiders @ Davidson Wildcats Betting Trends: February 18, 2026
Why the Davidson Wildcats will win
- Richmond has lost seven of its last eight games.
- Davidson has won each of its last four games against Richmond.
- The home team has won the first half in each of Davidson’s last four games.
Why the Richmond Spiders will win
- Davidson has lost eight of its last 10 games against Conference opponents at John M. Belk Arena.
- Richmond has won four of its last five games at John M. Belk Arena.
- Richmond has won the first half in four of its last five games at John M. Belk Arena.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the last eight games between Richmond and Davidson have produced a total of 138 or fewer points.
- Each of Richmond’s last eight road games have produced a total of 143+ points.
Richmond vs Davidson Prediction
In this Richmond vs Davidson Prediction, Davidson is coming as -6 home favorites. Both teams have almost identical records this season but Richmond has been struggling lately, with a 1-7 record in its last 8 games and 3-5 against the spread. Davidson is just 3-4 in its last 7 games but 3-1 against the spread, but have a weaker offense so I don’t trust either side in this matchup. Both teams are 14-5 to the under in their last 19 games combined and their previous meeting earlier this season was also a low-scoring one, with just 133 points scored. Take the under 142 points in this one.