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La Salle Explorers vs Richmond Spiders Picks and Predictions – January 14, 2026
Atlantic 10 action rolls into Robins Center on Wednesday night as the Richmond Spiders host the La Salle Explorers. Tipoff is set for 7:00 PM ET, and Richmond is laying 8.5 points at home with the total sitting at 146.5. This is a key conference game for both sides, but the gap in form suggests Richmond should control most of the game.
La Salle enters at 7–9 and has dropped four of its last five, while Richmond is 11–5 and unbeaten at home this season. The Spiders have built their success on balance and efficient shot selection, while La Salle is struggling to find scoring consistency against decent defenses.
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La Salle Explorers vs Richmond Spiders Odds
Here are the latest numbers for this A-10 showdown. Always review the latest college basketball odds closer to tipoff for any late market shifts.
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Salle Explorers | +353 | +8.5 (-104) | O 146.5 (-110) |
| Richmond Spiders | -461 | -8.5 (-117) | U 146.5 (-110) |
La Salle Explorers Betting Form
The La Salle Explorers are in a funk. They’ve been getting decent guard play in stretches, but the offense has stalled against physical defenses. They shoot a fair amount of threes but aren’t hitting at a high enough clip to keep pace in road games, where their scoring dips considerably.
Defensively, they rank near the bottom of the conference in opponent field goal percentage and defensive rebounding. They’ve been particularly bad at stopping post action and second-chance points — not a great recipe against a Richmond team that’s patient and physical.
You can explore the full La Salle Explorers stats and results and monitor the La Salle Explorers injury report for any roster updates ahead of tipoff.
Richmond Spiders Betting Form
The Richmond Spiders are thriving at home, where they’re 7–0 this season. Offensively, they’re deliberate and efficient — using the shot clock, working through their bigs, and getting quality looks inside. They shoot it well from the line and don’t beat themselves with turnovers, which makes them a strong cover team when favored.
Defensively, they’re not elite but good enough. They defend without fouling and force teams into midrange shots — the least efficient area on the floor. At home, they’re much sharper, both in execution and energy, often pulling away late in second halves after keeping games close early.
Review the Richmond Spiders schedule and stats for performance trends, and stay updated on availability via the Richmond Spiders injury report.
La Salle Explorers vs Richmond Spiders Matchup Breakdown
This matchup is all about pace and control. Richmond plays slow, values every possession, and forces opponents to defend for the full shot clock. That doesn’t suit La Salle, which relies on rhythm and quick looks to stay in games. If Richmond controls tempo early, this could snowball.
Key angles:
- Richmond has a major edge in shot selection and turnover margin
- La Salle’s defensive rebounding woes could lead to second-chance points
- Spiders are elite at home and have covered in similar spots
- Explorers are 1–5 ATS in their last six conference games
Unless La Salle gets red-hot from deep, the matchup math is working against them here.
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La Salle Explorers vs Richmond Spiders Predictions and Best Bets
This is a clear lean to the Richmond Spiders. The number at 8.5 gives some pause in a slower-paced game, but Richmond’s ability to wear teams down and dominate late should show here. I expect them to pull away in the final 10 minutes.
The total at 146.5 is a coin flip — both teams can get hot, but Richmond slows things down. Slight lean to the Under, especially if La Salle goes cold from three again.
Best Bet: Richmond Spiders -8.5 (-117)
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