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Rider Broncs vs Niagara Purple Eagles Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: January 12, 2025 at 12:00 PM ET

Venue: Gallagher Center — Niagara Falls, NY

Article updated Jan 12, 6:15 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The upcoming conference matchup between the Niagara Purple Eagles and Rider Broncos will take place on Sunday. Both teams have had varying levels of success this season, with

Game outlook

The upcoming conference matchup between the Niagara Purple Eagles and Rider Broncos will take place on Sunday. Both teams have had varying levels of success this season, with Niagara currently holding a record of 7-8 and Rider at 4-11. Last season, the teams split their series with the road team securing the win each time. Niagara is favored to win this upcoming game with a point spread of -6.25 that has remained steady. It will be interesting to see how this game unfolds and if history will repeat itself with the road team coming out on top once again.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Broncs +230 | Purple Eagles -295

Spread: Broncs +6.25 (-110) | Purple Eagles -6.25 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 135 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Niagara will win straight-up is 75%.

Rider Broncs

In summary, Rider's basketball team has struggled both offensively and defensively this season. They rank poorly in field goal percentage, scoring, three-point percentage, and offensive rating. On defense, they also rank low in allowing points per game. The team has a poor record against the spread and is currently on a nine-game losing streak. The leading scorers for the team have had mixed performances, with Zion Cruz leading in points in a recent loss to Canisius. Overall, Rider is in need of improvement and will be looking for their first conference win on Sunday. If you need help with college basketball betting, consider utilizing the services of the Best College Basketball Cappers.

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Niagara Purple Eagles Analysis

Niagara has shown to be a slightly stronger offensive team compared to Rider this season, ranking 324th in offense with an average of 67.69 points per game. They have struggled defensively, allowing an average of 70.46 points per game, ranking 154th in the nation. The team is currently sitting at a 7-7 overall record, with a power ranking of 184. On offense, the Purple Eagles are shooting 42.70% from the field, 34.34% from three-point range, and 75.62% from the free-throw line. They average 32.62 rebounds per game and have 12.46 offensive assists per game. Defensively, Niagara allows opponents to shoot 44.67% from the field, 37.22% from beyond the arc, and 74.88% from the free-throw line. They average 33.62 defensive rebounds per game and have 14.77 defensive assists per game. Overall, Niagara has shown strength on offense but struggles on defense, making them a team to watch in upcoming matchups.

Niagara's Strong Three-Point and Free-Throw Shooting Make Them Favored Choice Against Struggling Broncos

Niagara is the favored choice in this situation due to the Broncos' poor performance in their last nine games, failing to cover the spread each time. The team's struggles on offense and defense reveal their lack of strengths. In contrast, despite not being exceptional, the Purple Eagles boast superior three-point and free-throw shooting capabilities. Furthermore, with the added benefit of playing on their home court, Niagara appears to be the more favorable selection for this matchup.

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

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Rider Broncs+230 → +200Moved
  • Moneyline · Niagara Purple Eagles-295 → -240Moved
  • Spread · Rider Broncs+6.25 (-110) → +5.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Niagara Purple Eagles-6.25 (-110) → -5.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over135 (-110) → 135.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under135 (-110) → 135.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Rider Broncs
4-25 matchup record · 0-10-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Niagara Purple Eagles
8-22 matchup record · 3-7-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-01-12T11:15:11.044Z). 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

  • 2024-03-01Rider Broncs 71 · Niagara Purple Eagles 61
  • 2024-01-19Niagara Purple Eagles 78 · Rider Broncs 74
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Rider Broncs defeated Niagara Purple Eagles 68-65

Rider Broncs defeated Niagara Purple Eagles 68-65 on January 12, 2025, a 3-point decision in the series. Rider Broncs' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 33-26. Against SportsJaw's recorded Rider Broncs +5.5 (-110) spread, Rider Broncs covered, while the 133 combined points finished under the recorded total of 135.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • JwSpread · Niagara Purple Eagles -6.25 (-110)Loss
  • RainmanSpread · Niagara Purple Eagles -6.25 (-110)Loss