- Canisius is a -1.5 point favorite vs Rider
- Total (Over/Under): 131.5 points
- Canisius / Rider TV channel: ESPN+
The Canisius Golden Griffins visit Alumni Gymnasium to take on the Rider Broncs on Feb. 20. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00 pm in Lawrenceville, NJ.
Canisius is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (+100).
The Canisius vs. Rider Over/Under is 131.5 total points.
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Canisius vs. Rider Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Canisius | -1.5 +100 | O 131.5 -105 | -110 |
| Rider | +1.5 -120 | U 131.5 -115 | -110 |
Canisius vs Rider Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Rider will win this college basketball game with 51.3% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Canisius vs Rider Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Rider will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence for today’s game.
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Canisius Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Canisius has hit the Game Total Under in 11 of their last 12 away games (+9.90 Units / 75% ROI)
- Canisius has hit the Team Total Under in 17 of their last 25 games (+7.90 Units / 28% ROI)
- Canisius has hit the 1H Moneyline in 2 of their last 9 away games (+3.15 Units / 35% ROI)
- Canisius has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 6 of their last 9 away games (+2.55 Units / 25% ROI)
- Canisius have covered the Spread in 5 of their last 9 away games (+1.70 Units / 17% ROI)
Rider Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Rider has hit the Game Total Under in 14 of their last 20 games (+7.40 Units / 34% ROI)
- Rider has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 10 of their last 15 games (+5.40 Units / 31% ROI)
- Rider has hit the Moneyline in 4 of their last 3 games at home (+4.65 Units / 42% ROI)
- Rider has hit the Team Total Under in 11 of their last 18 games (+3.05 Units / 15% ROI)
Canisius Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Canisius has a 11-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.4 Units / -15.38% ROI).
- 7-19 when betting on the Moneyline for -7.05 Units / -25.68% ROI
- 8-18 when betting the Over for -11.8 Units / -41.26% ROI
- 18-8 when betting the Under for +9.2 Units / 32.17% ROI
Rider Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Rider has a 7-16 record against the spread this college basketball season (-10.55 Units / -40.04% ROI).
- 2-22 when betting on the Moneyline for -19.5 Units / -72.22% ROI
- 8-16 when betting the Over for -9.6 Units / -36.36% ROI
- 16-8 when betting the Under for +7.2 Units / 27.27% ROI
Canisius Offensive Stats & Trends:
Canisius has averaged 63.6 points per game (1,654 points/26 games) this season — 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 76.0
Canisius averaged 1.17 points per shot (2,179 points/1,855 shots) last season — tied for 15th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25
Canisius is shooting 46% from inside the arc (310/681) this season — 8th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 53%
Canisius averaged 4.5 offensive rebounds per game (141 rebounds/31 games) last season — lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 9.4
Rider Offensive Stats & Trends:
Rider has made 5.0 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 7.5
Rider made 5.4 three-pointers per game last season — lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 7.5
Rider made 5.7 three-pointers per game last season — 2nd lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 7.0
Rider shot 73% from the free throw line (397/541) last season — 4th best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 71%
Canisius Defensive Stats & Trends:
Canisius has averaged 4.8 steals per game (126 steals/26 games) this season — lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 6.8
Canisius has allowed 8.0 made three-pointers per game this season — 4th highest among MAAC Teams ; League Avg: 7.6
Canisius averaged 24.0 defensive rebounds per game (745 rebounds/31 games) last season — 3rd best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 22.9
Canisius allowed 72.4 points per game (2,243 points/31 games) last season — 4th highest among MAAC Teams ; League Avg: 70.0
Rider Defensive Stats & Trends:
Rider allowed 7.7 made three-pointers per game last season — highest among MAAC Teams ; League Avg: 6.8
Rider averaged 25.2 defensive rebounds per game (705 rebounds/28 games) last season — 2nd best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 22.9
Rider has forced 9.6 turnovers per game (538 turnovers/56 games) since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among MAAC Teams ; League Avg: 11.3
Rider allowed 72.5 points per game (2,029 points/28 games) last season — 3rd highest among MAAC Teams ; League Avg: 70.0
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