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Richmond vs. Saint Louis prediction: Saint Louis favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/17/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Richmond vs Saint Louis predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Saint Louis will take on Richmond in men's college basketball action at Chaifetz Arena on Saturday, beginning at 4:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts Saint Louis as the most likely winner of the Richmond vs. Saint Louis game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Richmond vs. Saint Louis prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NCAA basketball matchup between Richmond and Saint Louis 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives Saint Louis a 90% chance of defeating Richmond. Our predicted final score has Saint Louis winning 88-72.
According to our model, Saint Louis (-14.5) has a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 162.5 points has a 52% chance of staying under.
Richmond vs. Saint Louis odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Richmond | Saint Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +14.5 (-102) | -14.5 (-115) |
| Moneyline | +920 | -1400 |
| Total | o162.5 (-108) | u162.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Richmond vs. Saint Louis picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Saint Louis -14.5 | -115 |
| Moneyline | Richmond | +920 |
| Total | Under 162.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 162.5 total points.
Richmond vs. Saint Louis game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball matchup between Saint Louis and Richmond at Chaifetz Arena is scheduled to commence at 4:00 PM ET.
- Who: Richmond vs. Saint Louis
- Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
- Time: 4:00 PM ET/1:00PM PT
- Venue: Chaifetz Arena
Conclusion
We predict Saint Louis, with a 90% win probability, will likely beat Richmond on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Richmond vs. Saint Louis insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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