Manhattan vs Rider Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 5

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  • Rider is a -1.5 point favorite vs Manhattan
  • Total (Over/Under): 146.5 points
  • Manhattan / Rider TV channel: ESPN+

The Manhattan Jaspers visit Alumni Gymnasium to take on the Rider Broncs on Jan. 5. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Lawrenceville, NJ.

Rider is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-110).

The Manhattan vs. Rider Over/Under is 146.5 total points.

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Manhattan vs. Rider Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Manhattan+1.5 -110O 146.5 -110+105
Rider -1.5 -110U 146.5 -110-125

Manhattan vs Rider Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Manhattan will win this college basketball game with 79.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Manhattan vs Rider Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Rider will cover the spread with 54.4% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Manhattan has hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 30 games (+9.05 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Manhattan has hit the Team Total Over in 18 of their last 30 games (+4.55 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Manhattan have covered the 1H Spread in 11 of their last 17 away games (+4.16 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Manhattan has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 10 of their last 17 away games (+1.80 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Manhattan has hit the 1H Moneyline in 5 of their last 17 away games (+0.21 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Rider has hit the Team Total Under in 21 of their last 32 games (+9.20 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Rider have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 32 games (+1.55 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Rider has hit the 1H Moneyline in 15 of their last 32 games (+1.11 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Rider has hit the Game Total Under in 17 of their last 32 games (+0.50 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Rider has hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 31 games (+0.45 Units / 1% ROI)

Manhattan Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Manhattan has a 6-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.5 Units / 4.15% ROI).

  • 5-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.45 Units / 19.37% ROI
  • 10-1 when betting the Over for +8.9 Units / 73.55% ROI
  • 1-10 when betting the Under for -10 Units / -82.64% ROI

Rider Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Rider has a 4-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.95 Units / -41.46% ROI).

  • 4-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.1 Units / -26.56% ROI
  • 4-9 when betting the Over for -6 Units / -41.67% ROI
  • 9-4 when betting the Under for +4.6 Units / 32.39% ROI

Manhattan Offensive Stats & Trends:

Manhattan has averaged 77.1 points per game (925 points/12 games) this season — best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 68.9

Manhattan had 13.1 free throw attempts per game last season — lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 17.5

Manhattan is shooting 34% from three (102/298) this season — 3rd best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 33%

Manhattan has an eFG% of 50% this season — 3rd best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 49%

Rider Offensive Stats & Trends:

Rider has made 5.4 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 7.1

Rider has made 4.8 three-pointers per game this season — lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 7.4

Rider made 5.7 three-pointers per game last season — 2nd lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 7.0

Rider has averaged 63.4 points per game (761 points/12 games) this season — 2nd lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 68.9

Manhattan Defensive Stats & Trends:

Manhattan has averaged 24.6 defensive rebounds per game (295 rebounds/12 games) this season — tied for 2nd best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 22.2

Manhattan averaged 7.5 steals per game (209 steals/28 games) last season — 4th best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 7.2

Manhattan has averaged 5.8 steals per game (70 steals/12 games) this season — 3rd lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 7.0

Manhattan has averaged 23.5 defensive rebounds per game (939 rebounds/40 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 5th best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 22.7

Rider Defensive Stats & Trends:

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 averaged 5.2 steals per game (62 steals/12 games) this season — lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 7.0

Rider has averaged 24.2 defensive rebounds per game (969 rebounds/40 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 2nd best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 22.7

Rider has allowed 8.0 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among MAAC Teams ; League Avg: 7.1


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