Rider Broncs vs Niagara Purple Eagles Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

The Rider Broncs are gearing up for a crucial Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference matchup on the road against the Niagara Purple Eagles. Both teams are coming off recent games, with Rider on a hot streak of four consecutive wins and Niagara looking to bounce back after a loss snapped their two-game winning streak. With the MAAC standings tight, this game holds significant implications for both teams. Despite both teams being injury-free, Niagara has been pegged as the betting favorite with a -2 opening line that has remained steady. Stay tuned for this exciting matchup and be sure to check out our College Basketball Picks for more game-winning insights.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Broncs +112 | Purple Eagles -136

Spread: Broncs +2 (-110) | Purple Eagles -2 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 145.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Niagara will win straight-up is 58%.

Rider Broncs

Rider's basketball team is currently averaging 73.7 points per game on offense, which ranks 183rd nationally, and allowing 74.3 points per game on defense, which ranks 256th. The team is shooting 44.1% overall and 34.3% from three-point range, with a 75.2% free throw percentage. Leading scorer Mervin James averages 19.0 points per game, while Allen Powell is second with 10.6 points per game. Corey McKeithan leads in assists, Tariq Ingraham in rebounds, and TJ Weeks Jr in steals. Rider has a power ranking of 181 and a record of 4-25. On offense, they rank 200th with 43.78% field goal shooting, 251st on defense allowing opponents to shoot 43.27%, and 38th in rebounding. They also average 13.63 offensive assists and 12.70 turnovers per game. Defensively, they allow 69.91% free throws, 34.38% from the three-point line, and average 13.44 defensive assists and 11.33 turnovers per game.