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Game time: February 8, 2025 at 12:00 PM ET

Venue: John M. Belk Arena — Davidson, NC

Article updated Feb 8, 6:21 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

In Saturday's Richmond vs. Davidson prediction, the matchup highlights an A-10 rematch between the Wildcats and the Spiders. In their previous meeting on January 25, Davidson

Game outlook

In Saturday's Richmond vs. Davidson prediction, the matchup highlights an A-10 rematch between the Wildcats and the Spiders. In their previous meeting on January 25, Davidson secured a victory by six points on Richmond's home court. This time, the game will take place at Davidson's John M. Belk Arena. The showdown is set to begin at noon EST. Davidson is the favored team with a -9.5 opening line that has remained unchanged. Can the Spiders turn the tables? Stay tuned for more details on this Richmond vs. Davidson prediction, along with other NCAAB predictions for the weekend.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Spiders +370 | Wildcats -500

Spread: Spiders +9.5 (-110) | Wildcats -9.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 136 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Davidson will win straight-up is 83%.

Richmond Spiders

The Richmond Spiders ended a seven-game losing streak by defeating Duquesne, scoring over 70 points for the first time in a while. Despite a slow pace of play and missing their leading scorer, the team has struggled offensively this season. On defense, they have allowed over 70 points in recent games but have shown improvement. Currently ranked 233rd in KenPom's ratings and 249th in NET rankings, the Spiders have room for improvement in both offense and defense. Key injuries include DeLonnie Hunt being out. With a power ranking of 362, the team ranks 332nd in offense, hitting an average of 40.69% of their field goals and 29.86% of their three pointers. Defensively, they allow an average of 43.21% of field goals and 34.63% of three-pointers. Overall, the team has struggled but showed promise in their recent win.

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Davidson Wildcats Analysis

The Davidson Wildcats recently suffered a six-point loss to Dayton, pushing their record to 3-6 in the A-10 conference. Despite a rough stretch of games, the team has shown some strong offensive capabilities, averaging 74.5 points per game and shooting well from the field, three-point range, and free throw line. However, their defense has struggled, allowing an average of 70.7 points per game. The Wildcats will need to improve on both ends of the floor as they prepare for a rematch with Richmond. In terms of rankings, Davidson is currently 121st in KenPom's ratings and 132nd in NET rankings. Their power ranking is 251, with a ranking of #199 for offense and #194 for defense. They have a record of 12-9 overall. The Wildcats will need to work on their defensive performance to turn things around against the Spiders.

Davidson Wildcats to Dominate at Home Following Strong Road Performance against Richmond Spiders

The Davidson Wildcats demonstrated a strong performance against the Richmond Spiders on the road, surpassing expectations. Despite both teams facing challenges, Davidson has shown promise with a 4-3-0 against the spread record in their last seven games, compared to Richmond's 2-5-0 record within the same timeframe. Anticipate Davidson to build upon their successful strategies seen in their previous matchup against Richmond, particularly excelling in three-point shooting and turnover management. With a focus on enhancing their performance at home, the Wildcats are likely to increase their free throw opportunities and limit the Spiders' offensive rebounding capabilities. It would be wise to place a bet on Davidson to exhibit a dominant performance at home and once again surpass the spread.

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

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Richmond Spiders+370 → +385Moved
  • Moneyline · Davidson Wildcats-500 → -500Unchanged
  • Spread · Richmond Spiders+9.5 (-110) → +9.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Spread · Davidson Wildcats-9.5 (-110) → -9.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Over136 (-110) → 133.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under136 (-110) → 133.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Richmond Spiders
15-17 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Davidson Wildcats
20-14 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-02-08T11:21:29.411Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Richmond Spiders ended a seven-game losing streak by defeating Duquesne, scoring over 70 points for the first time in a while. Despite a slow pace of play and missing their leading scorer, the team has struggled offensively this season. On defense, they have allowed over 70 points in recent games but have shown improvement. Currently ranked 233rd in KenPom's ratings and 249th in NET rankings, the Spiders have room for improvement in both offense and defense. Key injuries include DeLonnie Hunt being out. With a power ranking of 362, the team ranks 332nd in offense, hitting an average of 40.69% of their field goals and 29.86% of their three pointers. Defensively, they allow an average of 43.21% of field goals and 34.63% of three-pointers. Overall, the team has struggled but showed promise in their recent win.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2025-01-25Davidson Wildcats 72 · Richmond Spiders 66
  • 2024-02-24Davidson Wildcats 63 · Richmond Spiders 66
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Davidson Wildcats defeated Richmond Spiders 71-60

Davidson Wildcats defeated Richmond Spiders 71-60 on February 8, 2025, a 11-point decision in the series. Davidson Wildcats' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 39-24. Against SportsJaw's recorded Richmond Spiders +9.5 (-110) spread, Davidson Wildcats covered, while the 131 combined points finished under the recorded total of 133.5.

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