St. Bonaventure Bonnies vs Richmond Spiders Picks and Prediction for Saturday, February 21, 2026
Use Code WWWC The St. Bonaventure Bonnies (14-12, 3-10 A-10) face the Richmond Spiders (14-13, 4-10 A-10) on February 21, at 6:00 PM ET at the Robins Center in Richmond, Virginia. The game will be streamed on ESPN+. St. Bonaventure dropped a 71-65 decision to Saint Joseph’s in the last outing, while Richmond fell 65-63 at Davidson. Both teams enter this matchup near the bottom of the A-10 standings and are looking to snap recent losing stretches. Elevate your game with our expert NCAAB picks for St. Bonaventure Bonnies vs Richmond Spiders picks prediction and win big!
St. Bonaventure Bonnies Searching for Consistency in A-10 Play
The St. Bonaventure Bonnies enter this matchup with a 14-12 overall record and a 3-10 mark in A-10 play. St. Bonaventure averages 76.2 points per game while allowing 73.9. In the 71-65 loss to Saint Joseph’s, the Bonnies struggled to close late, scoring just 65 points after allowing 71. That defeat marked the fourth loss in the last five games.
Darryl Simmons II leads St. Bonaventure with 16.1 points per game and is shooting 44.4% from the field and 89.1% from the free-throw line. Dasonte Bowen adds 10.5 points and 4.6 assists, giving the Bonnies a steady presence in the backcourt. Frank Mitchell controls the glass with 9.9 rebounds per game, including 5.6 defensive boards and 4.3 offensive rebounds.
St. Bonaventure shoots 47% from the field as a team, and that mark stands out against a Richmond defense allowing 43.3% shooting. Over the last 10 games, St. Bonaventure is 3-7, averaging 72.2 points and allowing 75.7 while shooting 46%. The Bonnies have also produced 5.0 blocks per game in that stretch, showing defensive activity around the rim.
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Injuries: Amar’e Marshall and Xander Wedlow are out. Ilia Ermakov is a Game-Time-Decision.
Richmond Spiders Lean on Defense at Home
The Richmond Spiders hold a 14-13 overall record and a 4-10 mark in A-10 action. Richmond averages 77.3 points per game and gives up 73.5. In the most recent game, Richmond fell 65-63 at Davidson, a narrow loss that highlighted the Spiders’ difficulty generating offense late. Over the last five games, Richmond is 1-4, with the only win coming in an 82-70 result against George Mason.
Richmond shoots 45% from the field this season and has allowed opponents to hit 43.3%. That defensive number becomes relevant against a St. Bonaventure team shooting 46.8% from the field on the year. The Spiders have gone 10-6 at home and rank fifth in the A-10 with 23.7 defensive rebounds per game. Mike Walz averages 6.9 rebounds, including 5.0 defensive boards, and adds 7.7 points per game. AJ Lopez has averaged 14.0 points over the last 10 games and provides perimeter scoring support.
In the previous meeting between these teams on January 8, Richmond won 89-80, with Will Johnston scoring 24 points to lead the way. Over the last 10 games, Richmond is 2-8, averaging 68.6 points while allowing 74.6 and shooting 41.9% from the field.
Injuries: Bryce McGlothin is out. Will Harper and Jonathan Beagle are Game-Time-Decisions.
St. Bonaventure Bonnies vs Richmond Spiders Picks Pick
Spread Pick for St. Bonaventure Bonnies vs Richmond Spiders Picks
- Richmond (5 units)
Richmond won the first meeting 89-80 and has been strong at home with a 10-6 record. The Spiders allow 43.3% shooting, while St. Bonaventure has allowed opponents to shoot 45.8%. Richmond also limits opponents to 73.5 points per game compared to 73.9 allowed by the Bonnies. Although both teams have struggled over the last 10 games, Richmond’s defensive rebounding at 23.7 per game and home record provide a clear edge. The prior head-to-head result and home performance point toward Richmond securing another conference win.
Over/Under Pick for St. Bonaventure Bonnies vs Richmond Spiders Picks
- Over (4 units)
Both teams average more than 76 points per game, with Richmond at 77.3 and St. Bonaventure at 76.2. The first matchup produced 169 total points in an 89-80 result. Over the last 10 games, both teams have allowed more than 74 points per game, with Richmond giving up 74.6 and St. Bonaventure allowing 75.7. Even with recent offensive dips, the defensive numbers and prior head-to-head scoring suggest this matchup trends toward another high-scoring outcome.
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