Richmond Spiders vs Davidson Wildcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 2/8/25
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Spiders versus the Wildcats? Tip off is at at 12:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on USA. The game will be played at John M. Belk Arena in Davidson, NC. This Atlantic 10 conference matchup has an over/under of 135.5 points, and Davidson is favored to win by -9 at home vs. Richmond.
RICHMOND SPIDERS VS DAVIDSON WILDCATS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Richmond Spiders +9
This game will be played at John M. Belk Arena at 12:00 ET on Saturday, February 8th.
WHY BET THE RICHMOND SPIDERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Wildcats.
- Even though we have Davidson winning straight-up, we like Richmond at +9.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 135.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Can Richmond Pull Off A Win at John M. Belk Arena?
Richmond Spiders Recent Game/Games
Richmond improved to 6-15 on the season after a 73-68 win over Duquesne on Wednesday. The Spiders, who were +2.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.
Richmond led 33-27 at halftime and scored 40 points in the 2nd half while allowing 41. The game’s total points of 141 went over the pre-game O/U line of 127.5.
Richmond’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, shooting 61% from the field and 66.7% from beyond the arc, hitting 8 of 12 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 70.7%, and they also shot 83.3% from the free-throw line, making 15 of 18 attempts.
Maximus Edwards led the way with 21 points, shooting 80% overall and 66.7% from three. Jason Roche was perfect from the field, hitting all 4 of his shots, including 3 threes, and grabbing 7 rebounds. Tre Dinkins added 17 points, connecting on 5 threes at a 45.5% clip.
Richmond’s defense struggled in their previous game, giving up 68 points on 61% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to connect on 17 of 29 two-point attempts, a 58% success rate.
From beyond the arc, Richmond’s opponents hit 8 of 12 three-pointers, shooting 66%. They also sent the other team to the line 18 times, where they made 15 free throws, an 83% clip. Richmond gave up 5 offensive rebounds.
Taking a Look at the Wildcats Chances at Home
Davidson Wildcats Recent Game/Games
The Wildcats dropped to 12-9 on the season after a 69-63 road loss to Dayton on Tuesday. Davidson entered the game as +10 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread.
Davidson trailed 28-26 at halftime and scored 37 points in the second half, but they allowed 41 points to Dayton after the break. The total points for the game were 132, which was under the O/U line of 140.5.
Davidson’s offense struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 5 of 24 threes for a 20.8% shooting percentage. Overall, they shot 43.6% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 47.3%. Inside the arc, they were much more efficient, connecting on 61.3% of their two-point attempts.
Reed Bailey led the way with 19 points and 8 assists, shooting 50% from the field. Connor Kochera added 17 points and 8 rebounds, while Bobby Durkin, Amaël L’Etang, Nate Santos, and Javon Bennett each contributed 13 points. L’Etang also grabbed 13 rebounds in the game.
Davidson’s defense held their opponent to 69 points, with a field goal percentage of 37% (21/56). They allowed 15 two-point field goals on 30 attempts, a 50% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, Davidson’s defense limited their opponent to 6 three-pointers on 26 attempts, a 23% shooting rate. Their opponent also went 21/24 from the free-throw line, shooting 87%. Davidson gave up 13 offensive rebounds.