St. Louis' Robbie Avila tries to move through the Bradley defense during their exhibition game Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025 at Carver Arena.
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St. Louis vs Davidson Prediction 2/3/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

Pick details

MATCHUP St. Louis Billikens Davidson Wildcats
Team Records 21-1 13-8
Spread -8.5 -110 +8.5 -110
Moneyline -440 +340
Total Over 147.5 (-110) Under 147.5 (-110)
Where John M. Belk Arena, Davidson, NC
When Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Time 09:00 PM EST
TV CBSSN

The Saint Louis Billikens and the Davidson Wildcats meet Tuesday in college basketball action from the Belk Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Saint Louis Billikens vs. Davidson Wildcats prediction.

Saint Louis Billikens Recap

The Saint Louis Billikens come into this game looking to add on to their 102-71 win over Dayton last time out to sit at 21-1 this season. After this game, Saint Louis will head home for a game against La Salle.

Billikens Win 15 Straight

Robbie Avila leads the Billikens in scoring with 12.8 PPG along with a team-high 3.8 APG and 4.3 RPG while Dion Brown has 11.5 PPG with a team-high 6.1 RPG to lead the Billikens in rebounding. Amari McCottry has 10.9 PPG with 5.6 RPG and 2.9 APG. Trey Green has 10.8 PPG with 2.9 RPG and Kellen Thames has 10.6 PPG with 5.8 RPG along with 2.2 APG. Quentin Jones has 10.4 PPG with 3.9 RPG and 2.9 APG to cap off the scoring in double figures for the Billikens this season. As a team, Saint Louis is averaging 91.7 PPG on 51.9% shooting from the field, 38.2% from three and 76.8% from the foul line this season.

Davidson Wildcats Recap

The Davidson Wildcats come into this game looking to add on to their 79-54 win over Richmond last time out to sit at 13-8 this season. After this game, Davidson will take on Loyola Chicago at home.

Wildcats Snap Two-Game Skid

Roberts Blums leads the Wildcats in scoring with 10.5 PPG with 2.8 RPG as the lone double-digit scorer for Davidson up to this point in the year. Josh Scovens has 9.8 PPG with 4.1 RPG and Sam Brown has 9.5 PPG with 2.5 APG. Nick Coval has 9 PPG while Ian Platteeuw has team-highs of 4.6 RPG and 2.9 APG as well on the year. As a team, Davidson is averaging 74.7 PPG on 46.1% shooting from the field, 36.9% from three and 67.9% from the foul line this season.

Saint Louis Billikens @ Davidson Wildcats Betting Trends: February 3, 2026

Why the Davidson Wildcats will win

  • Davidson has won four of its last five night games.
  • Saint Louis has lost the first half in each of its last four games at John M. Belk Arena.

Why the Saint Louis Billikens will win

  • Saint Louis has won each of its last 15 games.
  • Davidson has lost each of its last eight Tuesday games against Conference opponents.
  • Davidson has lost the first half in 16 of its last 17 games against AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

  • Each of the last seven night games between Saint Louis and Davidson have produced a total of 145 or fewer points.
  • Each of Saint Louis’ last five games have produced a total of 151+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

  • Davidson ranks 7th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (66.6%).
  • Davidson ranks 30th among Division 1 teams for opponent assists per game this season (11.1).
  • Saint Louis ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for point differential per game this season (+23.9).
  • Saint Louis ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal percentage this season (36.2%).

Saint Louis Billikens vs. Davidson Wildcats Prediction

I’m on Saint Louis here. I just don’t see Davidson having enough in the tank to slow down Saint Louis here as I think the BIllikens just have far too much firepower for the Wildcats to handle. Give me Saint Louis.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Saint Louis -9.5

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