Davidson vs. Richmond Predictions & Picks: Spread, Total – February 8

Published 9:49 pm Friday, February 7, 2025

Saturday’s game features the Davidson Wildcats (13-9, 3-6 A-10) and the Richmond Spiders (8-15, 3-7 A-10) clashing at John M. Belk Arena (on February 8) at 12:00 PM ET. This matchup, according to our computer prediction, will result in a 76-67 win for Davidson.

According to our computer prediction, Davidson should cover the spread, which currently sits at 8.5. The two sides are projected to eclipse the 135.5 over/under.

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Davidson vs. Richmond Game Info & Odds

  • Date: Saturday, February 8, 2025
  • Time: 12:00 PM ET
  • TV: USA
  • Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
  • Where: Davidson, North Carolina
  • Venue: John M. Belk Arena
  • Line: Davidson -8.5
  • Point total: 135.5
  • Moneyline (to win): Davidson -450, Richmond +340

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Davidson vs. Richmond Score Prediction

  • Prediction:
    Davidson 76, Richmond 67

Spread & Total Prediction for Davidson vs. Richmond

  • Pick ATS: Davidson (-8.5)
  • Pick OU: Over (135.5)

Davidson’s record against the spread so far this season is 12-9-0, and Richmond’s is 7-14-0. Both the Wildcats and the Spiders are 11-10-0 in terms of hitting the over in their games this season. The teams score 142 points per game, 6.5 more points than this matchup’s total. Over the past 10 contests, Davidson is 6-4 against the spread and 4-6 overall while Richmond has gone 5-5 against the spread and 3-7 overall.

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Davidson Performance Insights

  • The Wildcats average 74.5 points per game (179th in college basketball) while allowing 70.7 per contest (154th in college basketball). They have a +85 scoring differential overall and outscore opponents by 3.8 points per game.
  • The 30.5 rebounds per game Davidson averages rank 284th in the country. Its opponents grab 31.0 per outing.
  • Davidson connects on 8.4 three-pointers per game (115th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 7.9. It shoots 35.0% from deep while its opponents hit 35.2% from long range.
  • The Wildcats rank 69th in college basketball by averaging 100.8 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively are 270th in college basketball, allowing 95.6 points per 100 possessions.
  • Davidson has had fewer turnovers than its opponents this season, committing 9.0 per game (10th in college basketball action) while forcing 10.3 (294th in college basketball).

Richmond Performance Insights

  • The Spiders have a -104 scoring differential, falling short by 4.5 points per game. They’re putting up 67.5 points per game, 328th in college basketball, and are giving up 72.0 per contest to rank 199th in college basketball.
  • Richmond loses the rebound battle by 3.8 boards on average. It records 29.5 rebounds per game, 321st in college basketball, while its opponents grab 33.3.
  • Richmond makes 7.8 three-pointers per game (172nd in college basketball) while shooting 30.6% from beyond the arc (329th in college basketball). It is making 1.2 fewer threes than its opponents, who drain 9.0 per game at 34.7%.
  • Richmond and its opponents have been mostly even in the turnover battle. The Spiders commit 9.8 per game (39th in college basketball) and force 10.3 (294th in college basketball).

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