Richmond Spiders vs St. Bonaventure Bonnies Picks, Prediction, Odds, and Line Movement for Wednesday January 7 2026
The Richmond Spiders, currently holding an 11-4 record overall and sitting at 1-1 in Atlantic 10 play, will be hitting the road to face the St. Bonaventure Bonnies in New York. The Bonnies come into this matchup with an 11-3 overall record, but they’re still searching for their first conference win, standing at 0-1 in A-10 games. Get involved in the action with our free college basketball picks.
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Richmond vs. St. Bonaventure Game Information
- January 7, 2026
- 7:00pm EST
- Reilly Center
- ESPN+
St. Bonaventure Form & Recent Results
St. Bonaventure heads into this matchup hoping to shake off a recent setback, as they’re coming off a tough 89-82 loss against VCU. Despite that defeat, the Bonnies have had a solid stretch lately, securing victories in three of their last five games. In their recent game against VCU, Frank Mitchell stood out with a stellar performance, racking up 24 points and grabbing 7 rebounds. Darryl Simmons II also stepped up, dishing out an impressive 7 assists for the team. The Bonnies showcased some notable strengths during that game. They connected on a remarkable 60% of their three-point attempts and were nearly automatic from the free-throw line, finishing the night at 93%. On the glass, they collected a total of 31 rebounds and managed to hold the lead for almost half the game.
Looking at the broader season, Frank Mitchell has been the team’s anchor, leading St. Bonaventure in scoring with an average of 17.1 points per game. Darryl Simmons II follows closely, contributing 15.1 points on average. Mitchell isn’t just a scoring threat; he also dominates the boards, averaging 11.1 rebounds per game. When it comes to creating opportunities, Dasonte Bowen is the top playmaker, leading the team with 4.2 assists per game so far. Over the last five games, St. Bonaventure’s offense has been firing on all cylinders, averaging 83.8 points per game. Their home court has been a true stronghold; the Bonnies have yet to lose a game at home this season, boasting a 7-0 record and putting up 83.3 points per game in front of their fans. As they prepare to take on Richmond on Wednesday night, the Bonnies are aiming to secure their first conference victory this season and keep their perfect home record intact.
Richmond Form & Recent Results
Richmond heads into this game riding a bit of positive momentum after snapping a rough stretch with a hard-fought win over Fordham. Although the Spiders managed to come out on top in that matchup, it’s worth noting that they've struggled lately, dropping three of their last five games this season. The victory against Fordham was a bright spot, where Will Johnston really stepped up for Richmond, putting up 20 points to go with 6 rebounds and 6 assists. The Spiders played a solid offensive game, shooting an impressive 49% from the field and knocking down a remarkable 68% of their shots from downtown. They were solid from the free-throw line as well, making 78% of their attempts, and took care of the ball with just 4 turnovers. Richmond led for the majority of that game, holding an advantage for about two-thirds of the time.
Throughout the season, AJ Lopez has been the team's leading scorer, averaging 12.4 points per contest, while Jaden Daughtry has provided a reliable second option offensively, contributing 11.9 points per game. Mike Walz has been the most productive for the Spiders, pulling down 6.6 rebounds per game so far this year. When it comes to distributing the ball, both Mike Walz and Will Johnston have led the way with an average of 2.5 assists each. Defensively though, Richmond has had some trouble lately, giving up an average of 76 points over their last five games. When playing away from home, the team has managed a 2-1 record, showing they can win on the road, and they’ve been able to put up an average of 79 points per game in those road matchups. As they get set to face St. Bonaventure, Richmond will be aiming for their second conference win of the season, hoping to build on their recent victory and keep gaining ground in conference play.
| # | Handicapper | Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  The Insiders Room | +1,793.00 |
| 2 |  Tony Karpinski | +1,731.00 |
| 3 |  Jesse Schule | +1,599.00 |
| 4 |  Rob Vinciletti | +1,284.00 |
| 5 |  David Delano | +1,232.00 |
Key Stats
- Richmond Spiders this season: 47% field goal percentage, 36.7 rebounds, 15.9 assists, 2.3 blocks, 7.9 steals per game
- St. Bonaventure Bonnies this season: 48% field goal percentage, 36.5 rebounds, 16.5 assists, 4.8 blocks, 8.1 steals per game
Betting Odds & Market Overview:
- SBU -6.5; O/U 150.5
Richmond vs. St. Bonaventure Picks and Prediction
St. Bonaventure has been perfect on their home court this season, coming out on top in all seven games played in front of their fans. On Wednesday, they'll hope to keep that hot streak alive and bring their conference record back to .500 when they host the Richmond Spiders. Meanwhile, Richmond is eager to hand St. Bonaventure their very first loss at home this season and gain some ground in the competitive A-10 Conference standings. Final Score Prediction, St. Bonaventure Bonnies win but fail to cover the spread, 80-74.
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