Rider vs Fairfield Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 9

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  • Fairfield is a -7.5 point favorite vs Rider
  • Total (Over/Under): 142.5 points
  • Rider / Fairfield TV channel: ESPN+

The Rider Broncs visit Leo D. Mahoney Arena to take on the Fairfield Stags on Jan. 9. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Fairfield, CT.

Fairfield is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-110).

The Rider vs. Fairfield Over/Under is 142.5 total points.

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Rider vs. Fairfield Odds, Spread, Over/Under

Rider vs Fairfield Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Fairfield will win this college basketball game with 75.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Rider vs Fairfield Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Fairfield will cover the spread with 61.3% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Rider has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 19 of their last 31 games (+5.25 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Rider have covered the 1H Spread in 18 of their last 31 games (+2.85 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Rider has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 18 away games (+0.65 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Rider have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 18 away games (+0.20 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Fairfield has hit the Team Total Under in 20 of their last 33 games (+5.25 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Fairfield have covered the 1H Spread in 19 of their last 33 games (+2.85 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Fairfield has hit the Game Total Under in 18 of their last 33 games (+1.55 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Fairfield has hit the Moneyline in 9 of their last 15 games at home (+0.45 Units / 2% ROI)

Rider Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Rider has a 3-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.75 Units / -43.73% ROI).

  • 0-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -15 Units / -100% ROI
  • 4-8 when betting the Over for -4.8 Units / -36.36% ROI
  • 8-4 when betting the Under for +3.6 Units / 27.27% ROI

Fairfield Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Fairfield has a 6-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.9 Units / -23.64% ROI).

  • 8-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.1 Units / 0.36% ROI
  • 8-7 when betting the Over for +0.3 Units / 1.82% ROI
  • 7-8 when betting the Under for -1.8 Units / -10.91% ROI

Rider Offensive Stats & Trends:

Fairfield has averaged 22.2 defensive rebounds per game (1,839 rebounds/83 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 11th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Fairfield has forced 10.4 turnovers per game (167 turnovers/16 games) this season — 2nd lowest among MAAC Teams ; League Avg: 11.9

Fairfield allowed an average of 1.22 points per shot (2,482 points/2,039 shots) last season — tied for 3rd best among MAAC Teams ; League Avg: 1.22

Fairfield allowed 7.2 made three-pointers per game last season — 5th highest among MAAC Teams ; League Avg: 6.8

Fairfield Offensive Stats & Trends:

Fairfield made 8.9 three-pointers per game last season — best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 7.0

Fairfield has averaged 11.6 assists per game (186 assists/16 games) this season — lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 13.1

Fairfield has a 27% free throw rate (1,378 free throw attempts/5,058 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Fairfield is shooting 47% from inside the arc (238/501) this season — tied for 13th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 54%

Rider Defensive Stats & Trends:

Fairfield has averaged 22.2 defensive rebounds per game (1,839 rebounds/83 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 11th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Fairfield has forced 10.4 turnovers per game (167 turnovers/16 games) this season — 2nd lowest among MAAC Teams ; League Avg: 11.9

Fairfield allowed an average of 1.22 points per shot (2,482 points/2,039 shots) last season — tied for 3rd best among MAAC Teams ; League Avg: 1.22

Fairfield allowed 7.2 made three-pointers per game last season — 5th highest among MAAC Teams ; League Avg: 6.8

Fairfield Defensive Stats & Trends:

Fairfield made 8.9 three-pointers per game last season — best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 7.0

Fairfield has averaged 11.6 assists per game (186 assists/16 games) this season — lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 13.1

Fairfield has a 27% free throw rate (1,378 free throw attempts/5,058 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Fairfield is shooting 47% from inside the arc (238/501) this season — tied for 13th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 54%


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