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VMI vs Richmond Prediction 11/19/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

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MATCHUP VMI Keydets Richmond Spiders
Team Records 3-2 3-0
Spread +12.5 -115 -12.5 -105
Moneyline +575 -850
Total Over 152.5 (-112) Under 152.5 (-108)
Where Robins Center, Richmond, VA
When Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Time 07:00 PM EST
TV ESPN+

In this article we will formulate a VMI vs Richmond prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, November 19th at the Robins Center in Richmond, Virginia. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

VMI Keydets Betting Preview

The VMI Keydets are 3-2 this season after they lost to Jacksonville by a score of 69-67 in their last game. VMI trailed 39-37 at halftime and only scored 30 points in the second half in the very close loss. The Keydets shot 45% from the field, 38% on three pointers, and 82% on free throws in the game. TJ Johnson led VMI with 18 points and six rebounds, while AJ Clark added 15 points and five rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, VMI defeated a non-D1 team by a score of 105-54, but lost to Missouri by a score of 106-68 before that. The Keydets have scored 88.2 points per game with 41.8 rebounds and 16.6 assists per game, while they have allowed 72.2 points against per game this season. TJ Johnson is averaging 25.0 points and 9.3 rebounds per game, while Walker Andrews is averaging 14.0 points and 2.0 assists per game for the Keydets. VMI is shooting 43.4% from the field, 74.7% on free throws, and 38.4% on three pointers this season. 

Richmond Spiders Betting Preview

The Richmond Spiders are 3-0 this year after they defeated William & Mary by a score of 90-86 in their last game. Richmond led 44-43 at halftime and scored 46 points in the second half to escape with the win. The Spiders shot 36% from the field, 28% on three pointers, and 76% on free throws in the game. AJ Lopez led the Spiders with 18 points and four rebounds, while Will Johnston added 16 points and five assists in the win. 

Prior to that game, Richmond defeated East Carolina by a score of 87-72 and a non-D1 team by a score of 84-56. The Spiders have scored 87.0 points per game with 44.3 rebounds and 15.3 assists per game, while they have allowed 71.3 points against per game this season. Aiden Argabright is averaging 13.3 points and 3.0 rebounds per game, while Jonathan Beagle is averaging 12.3 points and 6.7 rebounds per game for the Spiders. Richmond is shooting 42.9% from the field, 77.9% on free throws, and 25.0% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Richmond Spiders will win

  • Richmond has won eight of its last nine games against the Southern Conference.
  • VMI has lost eight of its last nine games against non-Conference opponents.
  • Richmond has won the first half in eight of its last nine games against the Southern Conference.

Why the VMI Keydets will win

  • VMI has won four of its last five night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

  • Twenty-one of Richmond’s last 24 games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 149 or fewer points.
  • Seven of VMI’s last eight road night games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 152 or fewer points.

VMI vs Richmond Prediction 

VMI comes into this matchup with five games played already this year, which has to be one of the most in the country. The Keydets only have one win against a D1 team so far this year and they are shooting 43% from the field. Richmond is 3-0 to start their season and they have scored 90 and 87 in their last two games, despite shooting 43% from the field this year. The Spiders have looked strong offensively so far, but their defense allowed 86 against William & Mary in their last game. Take the over here.

David Racey's Pick: Over 153.5

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