Richmond vs Elon Prediction 12/17/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Richmond Spiders and the Elon Phoenix meet Wednesday in college basketball action from the Schar Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Richmond Spiders vs. Elon Phoenix prediction.

Richmond Spiders Recap

The Richmond Spiders come into this game looking to add on to their 93-84 win over Southern Illinois last time out to sit at 9-1 this season. After this game, Richmond will head home for a game against the Citadel.

Spiders Win 4 In A Row

Aiden Argabright leads the Spiders in scoring with 12 PPG aong with 2.1 RPG and 2.2 APG while Jaden Daughtry has 10.9 PPG with 4.2 RPG and AJ Lopez has 10.8 PPG with 2.4 RPG to cap off the trio of double-digit scorers for Richmond up to this point in the year. Will Johnston has 9.5 PPG with 2 RPG and 2.1 APG and Mikkel Tyne has 8 PPG while Jonathan Beagle has 7.9 PPG with 6.1 RPG. Mike Walz also has 7.1 PPG with team-highs of 7.1 RPG and 2.7 APG to lead the Spiders in rebounding and assists this season. As a team, Richmond is averaging 85.6 PPG on 47.3% shooting from the field, 35.2% from three and 73.3% from the foul line this season.

Elon Phoenix Recap

The Elon Phoenix come into this game looking to build on their 85-79 win over Northern Illinois last time out to sit at 6-4 this season. After this game, Elon will head on the road for a game against Virginia Tech.

Phoenix Win Back-To-Back Games

Chandler Cuthrell leads the Phoenix in scoring with 22.7 PPG along with 7.7 RPG to lead Elon in rebounding as well while Randall Pettus II has 15.3 PPG with 3.5 RPG. Bryson Cokley has 11.6 PPG with 4.4 RPG. Kacper Klaczek has 11.2 PPG with 6.1 RPG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Elon up to this point in the year. Ja’Juan Carr has 8.4 PPG with 3.1 RPG and a team-high 4.5 APG to lead Elon in assists up to this point in the year. As a team, Elon is averaging 86.5 PPG on 47.2% shooting from the field, 35.2% from three and 72.1% from the foul line so far this season.

Richmond Spiders @ Elon Phoenix Betting Trends: December 17, 2025

Why the Elon Phoenix will win

• Elon has won six of its last seven home night games against non-Conference opponents.
• Richmond has lost four of its last five road games against the Coastal Athletic Association.
• Richmond has lost the first half in four of its last five games.

Why the Richmond Spiders will win

• Richmond has won each of its last seven night games.
• Elon has lost each of its last four night games following a home win.
• Richmond has won the first half in each of its last three games against the Coastal Athletic Association.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Elon’s last four home games have produced a total of 164+ points.
• Seventeen of Richmond’s last 21 games against the Coastal Athletic Association Conference have produced a total of 157 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Elon ranks 14th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (65.0%).
• Elon ranks 28th among Division 1 teams for offensive rating this season (123.6).
• Richmond ranks T27th among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (5.1).
• Richmond ranks 31st among Division 1 teams for opponent assists per game this season (10.6).

Richmond Spiders vs. Elon Phoenix Prediction

I’m on Elon here. I just think that Richmond is a bit overinflated here, and I think that Elon might be the better team and more talented team in this matchup. I also think Richmond’s a bit more of the name brand here, and I think Elon can at least keep this one close if not win it outright. Give me the Phoenix and the points.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Elon +3.5