Richmond Spiders vs Davidson Wildcats Betting Pick & Prediction 1/20/24
The Spiders and Wildcats are set to face off at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The Wildcats will host the game at John M. Belk Arena in Davidson, NC. This Atlantic 10 conference matchup has an over/under of 136.5 points, and the Wildcats are favored to win at home vs. the Spiders.
RICHMOND SPIDERS VS DAVIDSON WILDCATS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Davidson Wildcats -1
This game will be played at John M. Belk Arena at 4:00 ET on Saturday, January 20th.
WHY BET THE DAVIDSON WILDCATS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Wildcats.
- Not only will Davidson pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 136.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.
Can the Spiders Grab a Win on the Road?
Richmond will be looking to extend its seven-game winning streak when it faces Davidson on the road. The Spiders have been much better at home this season, going 9-1 compared to 2-4 on the road. Their average scoring margin at home is +15.6 compared to -5.2 on the road.
So far, Richmond has been the underdog in eight of its 17 games and has gone 3-5 in those contests. The Spiders’ overall record is 12-5, including a 4-0 mark in Atlantic 10 play. In their most recent game, they defeated Duquesne, 63-61.
As the underdog this season, Richmond has gone 5-3 against the spread. Their overall ATS record is 12-4, and they are 3-3 vs. the spread on the road. Over their last three road games, the Spiders are 3-0 ATS.
Richmond’s over/under record for the season sits at 7-8-1. So far, their games have averaged 136.7 points per game, which is slightly higher than today’s over/under line of 136.5. On the year, 9 of their games have finished with more points than today’s line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 128 points.
The Richmond offense is coming off a game where they scored 63 points against Duquesne. They posted a field goal percentage of 48% and connected on 5 threes. Offensively, the Spiders hold a season-long field goal percentage of 46%, placing them 104th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 81st in terms of percentage and 155th in three-pointers made.
Coming into today’s game, the Richmond defense is giving up an average of 64.5 points per contest. So far, the Richmond defense is giving up an average of 8.6 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 8.2 times per game (348th).
Does Davidson Have a Shot at a Home Win?
Davidson will be looking to snap a two-game home losing streak when they take on Richmond. So far this season, the Wildcats have gone 5-2 at home compared to 4-3 on the road. Their average scoring margin at home is +6.9 points per game.
On the year, Davidson has been favored in eight of their 17 games, going 6-2 in those contests. Over their last 10 games at home, the Wildcats have gone 8-2.
As the favorite this season, Davidson is 4-4 vs the spread. Over their last 3 home games, the Wildcats are 0-3 ATS and they are 1-3 ATS at home this year. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, Davidson has gone 6-4 vs the spread.
Davidson’s over/under record this season sits at 7-7 and the average scoring total in their games is 137.2 points. Today’s over/under line of 136.5 is lower than their average OU line of 137.4. In their last three games, the average scoring total is 154 points and their OU record over their last 10 games is 5-4.
Davidson finished with 79 points in their game against Fordham. This total surpasses their season-average of 72.8 points per game. The team’s scoring leader is Grant Huffman, who holds an average of 13 as they head into today’s matchup. Additionally, David Skogman is averaging 12.5 points per game this season.
At this time, the Wildcats’ defense is positioned 86th in the country, permitting 67.9 points per game. Davidson will look once again to perform well on defense, holding Fordham to just 34% shooting in their most recent game.