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Game time: January 15, 2025 at 6:30 PM ET

Venue: John Glaser Arena — Philadelphia, PA

Article updated Jan 14, 10:15 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Davidson Wildcats (12-4, 2-1 A-10) will be facing off against the LaSalle Explorers (9-7, 1-2 A-10) in a crucial Atlantic 10 matchup on Wednesday night at John Glaser

Game outlook

The Davidson Wildcats (12-4, 2-1 A-10) will be facing off against the LaSalle Explorers (9-7, 1-2 A-10) in a crucial Atlantic 10 matchup on Wednesday night at John Glaser Arena. The Wildcats are coming off a solid win over Fordham, while the Explorers pulled off an upset against St. Bonaventure. Davidson has a strong historical record against LaSalle, with an 8-2 record in their last 10 meetings. Davidson is favored to win by 1.5 points. Find out more in this Davidson Wildcats vs. LaSalle Explorers prediction.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Wildcats -120 | Explorers +100

Spread: Wildcats -1.5 (-110) | Explorers +1.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 147 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Davidson will win straight-up is 55%.

Davidson Wildcats

After bouncing back from their loss to George Mason with wins over Duquesne and Fordham, the Davidson Wildcats are looking to end their two-game road losing streak with a win on Wednesday. The team averages 76.1 points per game, scoring 74 points in their last game while shooting 44.8 percent from the field and 31.3 percent from three-point range. Top performers in their last game included Reed Bailey with 23 points and six rebounds, Connor Kochera with 20 points and six rebounds, and Bobby Durkin with 15 points and 13 rebounds. Defensively, Davidson gives up an average of 69.2 points per game and only allowed 64 points in their last game. With a power ranking of 62, they are ranked 178 in offense and 188 in defense, with a record of 11-4 (9-6 ATS) this season. Offensively, they shoot 46.83% from the field and 37.72% from three-point range, while defensively allowing 44.86% of field goals and 35.74% of three-pointers. The Wildcats average 33.07 rebounds and 15.36 assists per game, while also forcing an average of 10.21 turnovers. For more in-depth analysis and NCAAB predictions, fans can turn to additional resources for handicapping assistance.

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La Salle Explorers Analysis

The La Salle Explorers bounced back from a two-game losing streak with an overtime win over the Bonnies, securing their first conference victory of the season. They will look to continue their momentum and secure a second consecutive win in their upcoming game. La Salle averages 77.8 points per game and displayed strong offensive performance in their last game, shooting 43.3 percent from the field and 38.2 percent from three-point range. Demetrius Lilley led with 16 points and eight rebounds, supported by Deuce Jones with 16 points and three assists, and Daeshon Shepherd with 14 points and eight rebounds. Defensively, La Salle has struggled, allowing an average of 74.9 points per game. They need to improve on this end of the court to secure another win. Take advantage of sports betting promos and stay updated on the team's performances to make informed decisions.

LaSalle Explorers Hold Competitive Advantage Over Wildcats in Upcoming Matchup

The LaSalle Explorers have demonstrated strong performance in their home games, winning six out of seven, while the Wildcats have struggled on the road, losing two out of three games. LaSalle holds a competitive advantage in this matchup due to their superior shooting percentage at home, making over 43 percent of their shots compared to the Wildcats' 42 percent. Additionally, the Explorers have excelled at the free-throw line, making over 72 percent of their shots in recent games, while the Wildcats have struggled, shooting less than 70 percent. LaSalle's strong rebounding, averaging over 11 offensive rebounds per game at home, will provide them with more scoring opportunities. Furthermore, their disciplined ball control will limit easy-scoring chances for the Wildcats. Given the Wildcats' defensive struggles on the road, allowing over 80 points per game, it is likely that they will face challenges in containing the Explorers. It is advisable to consider LaSalle to cover the spread in this game.

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SportsJaw published this archived preview from its original game-day article. Its prediction and quoted lines are preserved as written.

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SportsJaw Wildcats vs Explorers archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Wildcats vs Explorers matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Davidson Wildcats-120 → -135Moved
  • Moneyline · La Salle Explorers+100 → +115Moved
  • Spread · Davidson Wildcats-1.5 (-110) → -2 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · La Salle Explorers+1.5 (-110) → +2 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over147 (-110) → 149 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under147 (-110) → 149 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Davidson Wildcats
20-14 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
La Salle Explorers
9-23 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-01-15T03:15:31.312Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-02-13La Salle Explorers 56 · Davidson Wildcats 71
Final result

Matchup pick recap

La Salle Explorers defeated Davidson Wildcats 79-76

La Salle Explorers defeated Davidson Wildcats 79-76 on January 15, 2025, a 3-point decision in the series. La Salle Explorers' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 46-35. Against SportsJaw's recorded Davidson Wildcats -2 (-110) spread, La Salle Explorers covered, while the 155 combined points finished over the recorded total of 149.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • DengWinsTotal · Over 147 (-110)Win
  • UncledavidSpread · Davidson Wildcats -1.5 (-110)Loss
  • AliencreationSpread · Davidson Wildcats -1.5 (-110)Loss
  • AliencreationMoneyline · Davidson Wildcats -125Loss