Niagara vs Rider Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 19

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 19, 2024, 11:23 AM
  • Rider (6-10) is a -3.5 point favorite vs Niagara (9-6)
  • Total (Over/Under): 145.5 points
  • Niagara / Rider TV channel: ESPN+

The Niagara Purple Eagles (9-6) visit Alumni Gymnasium to take on the Rider Broncs (6-10) on Jan. 19. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Lawrenceville, NJ.

Rider is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-110).

The Niagara vs. Rider Over/Under is 145.5 total points.

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Niagara vs. Rider Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Niagara+3.5 -110O 145.5 -110+140
Rider -3.5 -110U 145.5 -110-165

Niagara vs Rider Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Rider will win this college basketball game with 59.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Niagara vs Rider Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Niagara will cover the spread with 60.1% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Niagara has hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 29 games (+10.10 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Niagara has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 29 games (+9.75 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Niagara have covered the Spread in 12 of their last 16 away games (+7.60 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Niagara has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 17 of their last 29 games (+4.45 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Niagara has hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 16 away games (+2.40 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Rider has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 30 games (+4.80 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Rider has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 17 of their last 30 games (+2.55 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Rider has hit the Team Total Over in 16 of their last 30 games (+0.40 Units / 1% ROI)

Niagara Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Niagara has a 9-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.4 Units / 14.59% ROI).

  • 6-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.5 Units / -22.31% ROI
  • 12-3 when betting the Over for +8.7 Units / 52.89% ROI
  • 3-12 when betting the Under for -10.35 Units / -62.16% ROI

Rider Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Rider has a 5-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.95 Units / -34% ROI).

  • 4-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.65 Units / -19.66% ROI
  • 10-6 when betting the Over for +3.4 Units / 19.32% ROI
  • 6-10 when betting the Under for -5 Units / -28.41% ROI

Niagara Offensive Stats & Trends:

Niagara has averaged 1.33 points per shot (1,215 points/914 shots) this season — best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 1.20

Niagara is shooting 39% from three (106/274) this season — best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 33%

Niagara is shooting 46% (1,170/2,556) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 43%

Niagara has averaged 7.4 offensive rebounds per game (118 rebounds/16 games) this season — 2nd lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 9.7

Rider Offensive Stats & Trends:

Rider has averaged 1.12 points per shot (1,218 points/1,088 shots) this season — tied for 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Rider has a TS% of 43% this season — 9th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

Rider is shooting 41% (448/1,088) this season — 15th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Rider has made 5.2 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Niagara Defensive Stats & Trends:

Niagara has averaged 4.7 steals per game (75 steals/16 games) this season — lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 7.1

Niagara has averaged 22.4 defensive rebounds per game (358 rebounds/16 games) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 23.6

Niagara has averaged 5.1 steals per game (240 steals/47 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 6.4

Niagara has averaged 22.0 defensive rebounds per game (1,032 rebounds/47 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 23.0

Rider Defensive Stats & Trends:

Rider has averaged 6.5 steals per game (111 steals/17 games) this season — 4th lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 7.1

Rider has allowed 8.3 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among MAAC Teams ; League Avg: 6.6

Rider has averaged 5.8 steals per game (272 steals/47 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 3rd lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 6.4

Rider has allowed 8.2 made three-pointers per game this season — highest among MAAC Teams ; League Avg: 6.8


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