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George Washington heads to the Robins Center to face Richmond in an Atlantic 10 conference game on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 4:00 PM ET on ESPN+. GW is 9-4 and has been one of the better offensive teams on this slate, while Richmond is 10-3 and has been tough to deal with at home at 8-1.
The market is basically calling this close to a pick’em with GW -2.5, which is interesting given Richmond’s home profile. The total is the bigger headline to me. 162.5 is a huge number for this league, so the handicap quickly becomes a tempo argument: does GW successfully speed it up, or does Richmond get the game onto its preferred tracks and make every possession feel expensive?
George Washington Revolutionaries vs Richmond Spiders Odds
These are the current betting lines, but you should always monitor movement and updated numbers on the latest NCAAB odds before tip.
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington Revolutionaries | -149 | -2.5 (-110) | O 162.5 |
| Richmond Spiders | +119 | +2.5 (-112) | U 162.5 |
George Washington Revolutionaries Betting Form
GW’s numbers jump off the page. They’re averaging 87.6 points per game, they’re efficient (56.2 eFG%), and they get to the line at a high rate. That combination travels better than pure shooting, because even if the jumper is slightly off, free throws can keep the offense from stalling. The other piece is that they’ve been competent away from home at 3-2, which matters here because oddsmakers are asking them to win in one of the tougher A10 buildings.
From a betting angle, the risk is that some of the “big offense” is inflated by a few softer opponents. When GW gets into a real half-court game, the question is whether they can still create clean looks without living off transition or early-clock threes. If Richmond controls pace and forces longer possessions, GW can still score, but they may not separate enough to justify laying points.
For game-to-game context, you can track form and splits on the George Washington team page.
George Washington injury report
| Player | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| None reported | N/A | No confirmed injuries listed entering this matchup |
Richmond Spiders Betting Form
Richmond at home has been a different team. An 8-1 record in the Robins Center isn’t just a trivia stat, it usually reflects style. Teams that defend, rebound, and execute late tend to be much more stable in their building, and that’s exactly the profile that makes a home underdog attractive when you’re catching points in a short-number game.
Offensively, Richmond is scoring 82.9 per game and they have enough perimeter volume to erase mini-runs quickly. They also shoot free throws well, which matters in tight games and helps them stay within one score even if they go cold for a stretch. If they can force GW to play in the half court and keep transition chances limited, Richmond +2.5 starts to look like the cleaner side.
You can follow recent results and home performance on the Richmond team page.
Richmond injury report
| Player | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| None reported | N/A | No confirmed injuries listed entering this matchup |
George Washington Revolutionaries vs Richmond Spiders Matchup Breakdown
This game is mostly a tug-of-war on tempo and shot selection. GW wants to turn efficient possessions into volume, push whenever it’s available, and get to the line enough to keep scoring steady. Richmond’s best counter is to make this a possession game where every trip is earned, and the crowd gets involved because the scoring comes in waves rather than constant runs.
The total being 162.5 is the red flag. Even if both offenses are good, you still need either a fast game or unusually clean shooting to clear that number. If Richmond succeeds in slowing the pace even a little, you can have a “good scoring game” that still finishes in the mid-150s. On the other side, if GW is living at the line and both teams are trading threes early, the over becomes live quickly because neither side is shy about taking shots.
Late-game execution matters a lot in this spread range. If this is a one-possession game in the final four minutes, I’d rather be holding points with the home team than laying a bucket-plus with the road favorite, unless the matchup is clearly one-sided. This one doesn’t feel that way.
George Washington Revolutionaries vs Richmond Spiders Predictions and Best Bets
My lean is Richmond +2.5. The home profile is strong, and the number is short enough that you’re not asking for some miracle upset. You’re just asking Richmond to play their game, keep this tight, and have a real chance to win it late.
On the total, I lean under 162.5. That number is pricing in a track meet. Richmond doesn’t have to turn this into a crawl, just slowing the game a touch and forcing more half-court possessions can be enough to keep the scoring beneath an inflated total. The only real danger is foul volume and free throws, because GW’s ability to get to the line can keep points ticking even when shots aren’t falling.
Best Bet: Richmond Spiders +2.5 (-112).
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