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Rider Broncs vs Canisius Golden Griffins Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: January 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET

Venue: Koessler Athletic Center — Buffalo, NY

Article updated Jan 10, 6:19 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

This content discusses the upcoming matchup between Rider and Canisius in Western New York. Both teams are looking to bounce back from previous losses in their quest for a

Game outlook

This content discusses the upcoming matchup between Rider and Canisius in Western New York. Both teams are looking to bounce back from previous losses in their quest for a win. Rider is favored to win by 3.5 points, with a history of dominating the series against Canisius. The game is set for Friday night, with Rider holding the advantage in past meetings with Canisius.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Broncs -175 | Golden Griffins +140

Spread: Broncs -3.5 (-110) | Golden Griffins +3.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 138.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Rider will win straight-up is 64%.

Rider Broncs

In their recent game against Manhattan, Rider led by as many as 10 points in the first half but ultimately fell short, losing by one point as time expired. Despite shooting 41.9% from the field and winning the rebounding battle, the team struggled in the second half and was outscored down the stretch. Jay Alvarez led Rider with 23 points in the loss. The team averages 64.7 points per game this season and struggles defensively, allowing 73.9 points per game. T.J. Weeks Jr. leads the team in scoring with 13.4 points per game. Overall, Rider is ranked 349th in offense and 283rd in defense, with a record of 4-25 this season. The team shoots 42.23% from the field and 65.85% from the free-throw line. Defensively, Rider allows 46.56% field goals and 68.59% free throws. The team averages 34.58 rebounds per game and 11.50 offensive assists. If you need help with handicapping, consider trying their NCAAB Predictions.

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Canisius Golden Griffins Analysis

Canisius Golden Griffins struggled defensively in their recent game against Sacred Heart, resulting in a loss that dropped their season record to 0-14. Despite a strong shooting performance, the team was outrebounded and ultimately fell behind early in the game. Paul McMillan IV led the team in scoring with 21 points. Overall, Canisius ranks low in scoring offense and defense, and their key players include McMillan, Tana Kopa, and Jasman Sangha. The team shoots well from the free throw line but struggles with rebounds and defensive efficiency. Their upcoming matchup against Rider will be a challenge for the struggling Golden Griffins.

Struggling Teams Set to Face Off in Matchup Between Rider and Canisius

The upcoming matchup features two struggling teams with significant challenges on offense. Rider demonstrates a stronger defensive game and rebounding ability, although Canisius ranks as the second-worst team in the nation for rebounding. Canisius excels in free-throw shooting, yet their lack of offensive consistency raises concerns about capitalizing on this skill. Conversely, Canisius struggles defensively, allowing even weaker teams like Rider to potentially achieve a more standard offensive performance. With Canisius experiencing consistent losses by double figures, the likelihood of a competitive game is low. Therefore, the recommended choice is to support the Broncs in this away game.

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SportsJaw Broncs vs Golden Griffins archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Broncs vs Golden Griffins matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Rider Broncs-175 → -150Moved
  • Moneyline · Canisius Golden Griffins+140 → +130Moved
  • Spread · Rider Broncs-3.5 (-110) → -3 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Canisius Golden Griffins+3.5 (-110) → +3 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over138.5 (-110) → 139 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under138.5 (-110) → 139 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Rider Broncs
4-25 matchup record · 1-9-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Canisius Golden Griffins
10-21 matchup record · 3-7-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-01-10T11:19:23.843Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-03-03Rider Broncs 65 · Canisius Golden Griffins 61
  • 2024-01-07Canisius Golden Griffins 76 · Rider Broncs 79
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Canisius Golden Griffins defeated Rider Broncs 85-67

Canisius Golden Griffins defeated Rider Broncs 85-67 on January 10, 2025, a 18-point decision in the series. Canisius Golden Griffins' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 39-28. Against SportsJaw's recorded Rider Broncs -3 (-110) spread, Canisius Golden Griffins covered, while the 152 combined points finished over the recorded total of 139.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • GustavosintoSpread · Rider Broncs -3.5 (-110)Loss
  • RoycejacobsSpread · Canisius Golden Griffins +3.5 (-110)Win
  • JtgarciaSpread · Canisius Golden Griffins +3.5 (-110)Win
  • KrockpicksSpread · Rider Broncs -3.5 (-110)Loss