New Hampshire Wildcats vs Rider Broncs prediction, odds and best bet for Nov. 5, 2026
Rider will beat New Hampshire 71-68 in our forecast for Nov. 5, with the strongest reason being a slight market preference for the Broncs at home. Snapp’s prediction-market prices imply a 53% Rider win chance, making this a narrow call. Neither Rider -1.5 (-102) nor the 141.5 total offers a demonstrated betting advantage, so the official SportsJaw wager is Pass.
New Hampshire Wildcats vs Rider Broncs prediction and best bet
Rider gets the nod in a close finish, with low confidence. The Broncs are the small favorite, and Snapp’s market-derived probabilities also favor them narrowly. Those indicators guide the winner selection; they are not separate basketball arguments proving Rider is the better team.
The best betting decision is Pass. New Hampshire brings the better opening record and useful recent production from Myles Blackley and Tyler Bike. That counterweight keeps the forecast cautious, even with Rider playing at home. Picking the Broncs to win does not require backing them against the spread.
Odds, game time and how to watch
Game time: Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, at 7 p.m. ET. This is a 2026-27 men’s college basketball matchup, with New Hampshire visiting Rider.
Venue: Alumni Gymnasium (Rider).
Records and injuries: Covers lists New Hampshire at 1-0 and Rider at 0-1, with no reported injuries for either team. That injury listing is not a confirmed starting lineup.
SportsJaw odds: New Hampshire Wildcats +1.5 (-124); Rider Broncs -1.5 (+110). Moneyline: New Hampshire Wildcats -102; Rider Broncs -114. Total: Over 141.5 (-110); Under 141.5 (-110).