Davidson vs. Richmond: A Clash in the A-10 Tournament
The 2025 Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament features a first-round matchup between the Richmond Spiders and the Davidson Wildcats, both in search of a turning point in their seasons.
Matchup Overview
Teams looking to turn around their recent fortunes and go on a tournament run clash when the 13th-seeded Richmond Spiders battle the 12th-seeded Davidson Wildcats in the first round of the 2025 Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament on Wednesday. Richmond is coming off a 64-60 loss to George Mason, while Davidson dropped a 64-61 decision to St. Bonaventure. The Spiders (10-21, 5-13 Atlantic 10), who have lost four in a row and six of eight, are 2-1 on neutral courts. The Wildcats (16-15, 6-12 Atlantic 10), who have lost four straight and six of seven, are 1-2 at neutral sites.
Game Details
Tipoff: 11:30 a.m. ET from Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.
Previous Meetings: Davidson won both regular-season matchups this season, earning a 71-60 win in their last encounter on Feb. 8.
Betting Odds: Davidson is a 6.5-point favorite, with an over/under of 130.5 points.
Key Players
- Reed Bailey: Averaging 28 points in two games against Richmond this season, coming off a solid performance against St. Bonaventure.
- Connor Kochera: Has reached double-digit scoring in six straight games.
- Dusan Neskovic: Main scoring threat for the Spiders, averaging 13.7 points this season.
- Mikkel Tyne: Consistently scoring in double figures, contributing to the Spiders’ offensive efforts.
Conclusion
SportsLine’s model is leaning Over on the total, projecting 142 combined points, while highlighting a strong betting performance for one side of the spread.
