- Merrimack is a -4.5 point favorite vs Rider
- Total (Over/Under): 129.5 points
- Merrimack / Rider TV channel: ESPN+
The Merrimack Warriors visit Alumni Gymnasium to take on the Rider Broncs on Feb. 2. Tip off is scheduled for 4:00pm EST in Lawrenceville, NJ, NJ, USA.
Merrimack is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-118).
The Merrimack vs. Rider Over/Under is 129.5 total points.
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Merrimack vs. Rider Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Merrimack | -4.5 -118 | O 129.5 -110 | -220 |
| Rider | +4.5 -102 | U 129.5 -110 | +180 |
Merrimack vs Rider Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Merrimack will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Merrimack vs Rider Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Merrimack will cover the spread with 56.7% confidence for today’s game.
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Merrimack Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Merrimack has hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 32 games (+7.25 Units / 8% ROI)
- Merrimack has hit the Game Total Under in 20 of their last 32 games (+6.80 Units / 19% ROI)
- Merrimack has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 11 of their last 17 away games (+4.05 Units / 21% ROI)
- Merrimack have covered the 1H Spread in 17 of their last 32 games (+3.00 Units / 8% ROI)
- Merrimack has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 17 away games (+1.80 Units / 9% ROI)
Rider Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Rider has hit the Team Total Under in 21 of their last 33 games (+7.95 Units / 22% ROI)
- Rider has hit the 1H Moneyline in 17 of their last 33 games (+4.71 Units / 11% ROI)
- Rider has hit the Game Total Under in 18 of their last 33 games (+1.50 Units / 4% ROI)
- Rider have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 33 games (+1.40 Units / 4% ROI)
- Rider has hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 32 games (+0.20 Units / 0% ROI)
Merrimack Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Merrimack has a 10-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1 Units / -4.33% ROI).
- 11-10 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.4 Units / 9.7% ROI
- 8-13 when betting the Over for -6.3 Units / -27.27% ROI
- 13-8 when betting the Under for +4.2 Units / 18.18% ROI
Rider Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Rider has a 9-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.25 Units / -18.36% ROI).
- 8-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.8 Units / -9.96% ROI
- 8-13 when betting the Over for -6.35 Units / -27.43% ROI
- 13-8 when betting the Under for +4.2 Units / 18.22% ROI
Merrimack Offensive Stats & Trends:
Merrimack has averaged 64.2 points per game (1,349 points/21 games) this season — lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 68.8
Merrimack averaged 6.7 offensive rebounds per game (214 rebounds/32 games) last season — tied for 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.8
Merrimack has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.3 (246 assists/ 195 TOs) this season — tied for best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 1.1
Merrimack shot 31% from three (237/762) last season — tied for 13th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Rider Offensive Stats & Trends:
Rider has made 5.0 three-pointers per game this season — lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 7.6
Rider has made 5.4 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 7.3
Rider has averaged 11.7 assists per game (234 assists/20 games) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 13.1
Rider averaged 10.8 offensive rebounds per game (301 rebounds/28 games) last season — 3rd best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 8.9
Merrimack Defensive Stats & Trends:
Merrimack has averaged 21.4 defensive rebounds per game (1,135 rebounds/53 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 6th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.4
Merrimack averaged 22.0 defensive rebounds per game (704 rebounds/32 games) last season — tied for 20th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5
Merrimack averaged 9.8 steals per game (314 steals/32 games) last season — 9th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7
Merrimack forced 15.6 turnovers per game (500 turnovers/32 games) last season — 9th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8
Rider Defensive Stats & Trends:
Rider has averaged 5.8 steals per game (116 steals/20 games) this season — 2nd lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 7.1
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 6.4 steals per game (306 steals/48 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 7.2
Rider has averaged 23.7 defensive rebounds per game (1,136 rebounds/48 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 22.6
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