Davidson vs St. Louis Picks and Prediction – 3/13/2025

Davidson Wildcats (17-15, 6-12 A-10) and Saint Louis Billikens (18-13, 11-7 A-10) meet in the second round of the Atlantic 10 Championship. Davidson edged out Richmond 69-65 in the first round, snapping a three-game skid. Saint Louis closed the regular season with a dramatic 90-88 overtime win against Duquesne. The Billikens also defeated Davidson 57-56 in the previous matchup, making this a highly anticipated rematch. Slam dunk your bets with our College Basketball picks.

Davidson has struggled with consistency but showed toughness against Richmond. Reed Bailey leads the offense with 18.9 points per game, shooting 48% from the field, while also leading in rebounds (6.3) and assists (3.8). The Wildcats average 72.5 points per game, but scoring consistently has been an issue, particularly beyond the arc. They need better ball movement and shot selection to keep up with Saint Louis.

Defensively, Davidson allows 70.5 points per game, with opponents finding success in the paint. Bailey also leads the team in blocks (0.8), but rim protection is a weak spot. They average 5.7 steals per game, led by Bobby Durkin with 1.3 per contest, but must create more turnovers to slow down the Billikens. If Davidson cannot contain Gibson Jimerson, it could be a long afternoon.

Saint Louis has been more consistent, winning four of its last five games, including a dominant 98-67 performance over Loyola Chicago. Jimerson leads the attack with 18.3 points per game, hitting 82.3% from the line. The Billikens shoot 47.5% from the field and score 74.3 points per game, using efficient passing from Isaiah Swope (4.4 assists per game) to create open looks.

Defensively, Saint Louis allows 70.1 points per game but controls the boards well, with Kalu Anya grabbing 7.9 rebounds per contest. Anya also leads in blocks (1.0) and steals (1.2), providing a strong interior presence. The ability to force tough shots and win the rebounding battle gives them an edge over Davidson.

Saint Louis has the upper hand with a more efficient offense and a rebounding advantage. Davidson struggled in the previous meeting and will have a hard time slowing down Jimerson. The Billikens' defense should do enough to limit Bailey’s impact and force Davidson into tough shots. Expect Saint Louis to control the pace and advance. Final Score Prediction: Saint Louis wins 74-68