Davidson Wildcats and Saint Louis Billikens Set for Thrilling Matchup

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Davidson Wildcats (16-11, 6-8 A-10) will host the Saint Louis Billikens (15-12, 8-6 A-10) on Tuesday, February 25, at 7:00 PM ET at John M. Belk Arena. The matchup is expected to be closely contested, with Davidson projected to edge out Saint Louis with a final score of 73-72, according to our predictive models.

Both teams have demonstrated competitive play this season, with Davidson holding a 15-11-0 record against the spread, while Saint Louis stands at 9-16-0. The current spread favors the Billikens by 1.5 points, with the total set at 145.5 points. Analysts, however, predict that the teams may fall short of that overall total.

In their last outings, Davidson defeated Fordham 80-69, led by Bobby Durkin, who scored 20 points and recorded 13 rebounds. Meanwhile, Saint Louis secured an 81-66 victory over Rhode Island, highlighted by Robbie Avila‘s impressive 22-point performance.

Davidson averages 74.2 points per game and allows 70.5 points to opponents, while the Billikens score 73.7 points per game and give up 69.9. Both teams have the ability to excel from beyond the arc, with Davidson making 8.1 three-pointers per game at a rate of 34.4%. Saint Louis, however, is more prolific, knocking down 9.4 threes per game at a 34.1% success rate.

“We aim to build on our recent success and make sure we make the most of our opportunities against tough competition like Saint Louis,” said Davidson guard Bobby Durkin. “We feel confident about our chances at home. Every game matters as we push toward tournament season.”

The historical context of this matchup favors Davidson with a strong home-court advantage and their current momentum. The Wildcats are 6-4 against the spread in their last ten games and hope to maintain this trend to secure a vital win.

After the February 25 game, up next for Davidson will be a crucial set of matchups that could influence their playoff positioning. Saint Louis also seeks to gather momentum as they head into the stretch of the season.

Fans can catch the game live on ESPN+ and are encouraged to follow the action at the arena to support their teams. Tickets are available for those eager to witness what promises to be an electrifying college basketball showdown.