Rider vs Manhattan Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 18

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  • Rider (11-13) is a -2.5 point favorite vs Manhattan (11-11)
  • Total (Over/Under): 145.5 points
  • Rider / Manhattan TV channel: ESPN+

The Rider Broncs (11-13) visit Draddy Gymnasium to take on the Manhattan Jaspers (11-11) on Feb. 18. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Riverdale, NY.

Rider is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).

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

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Rider vs. Manhattan Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Rider-2.5 -110O 145.5 -115-145
Manhattan +2.5 -110U 145.5 -105+120

Rider vs Manhattan Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Rider will win this college basketball game with 57.6% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Rider vs Manhattan Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Manhattan will cover the spread with 58.9% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Rider has hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 30 games (+9.00 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Rider has hit the 1H Moneyline in 7 of their last 17 away games (+2.80 Units / 16% 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 Under in 9 of their last 17 away games (+0.35 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Manhattan has hit the Team Total Under in 7 of their last 11 games at home (+2.70 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Manhattan has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 16 of their last 28 games (+2.40 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Manhattan has hit the 1H Moneyline in 9 of their last 26 games (+1.00 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Manhattan has hit the Game Total Over in 6 of their last 11 games at home (+0.50 Units / 4% ROI)

Rider Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Rider has a 10-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.3 Units / -16.32% ROI).

  • 8-14 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.25 Units / -8.77% ROI
  • 15-9 when betting the Over for +5.1 Units / 19.32% ROI
  • 9-15 when betting the Under for -7.5 Units / -28.41% ROI

Manhattan Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Manhattan has a 11-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.05 Units / -4.36% ROI).

  • 4-16 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.55 Units / -25.87% ROI
  • 11-11 when betting the Over for -1.1 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 11-11 when betting the Under for -1.1 Units / -4.55% ROI

Rider Offensive Stats & Trends:

Rider has averaged 1.16 points per shot (1,605 points/1,382 shots) this season — tied for 17th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Rider has averaged 11.7 offensive rebounds per game (258 rebounds/22 games) this season — best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 9.4

Rider has a TS% of 45% this season — 28th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

Rider is shooting 44% (1,378/3,128) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 4th best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 43%

Manhattan Offensive Stats & Trends:

Manhattan has a 21% free throw rate (272 free throw attempts/1,276 field goal attempts) this season — lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 31%

Manhattan has 13.0 free throw attempts per game this season — lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 18.0

Manhattan has averaged 1.16 points per shot (3,430 points/2,958 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 1.20

Manhattan is shooting 31% from three (161/513) this season — tied for 23rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Rider Defensive Stats & Trends:

Rider has averaged 25.4 defensive rebounds per game (558 rebounds/22 games) this season — 2nd best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 23.2

Rider has averaged 6.7 steals per game (148 steals/22 games) this season — 4th lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 7.2

Rider has averaged 24.3 defensive rebounds per game (1,262 rebounds/52 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 22.9

Rider has allowed 8.2 made three-pointers per game this season — highest among MAAC Teams ; League Avg: 6.9

Manhattan Defensive Stats & Trends:

Manhattan has averaged 22.3 defensive rebounds per game (1,135 rebounds/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 22.9

Manhattan has averaged 23.6 defensive rebounds per game (495 rebounds/21 games) this season — 5th best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 23.2

Manhattan has 392 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd most among MAAC Teams

Manhattan has averaged 7.7 steals per game (392 steals/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 6.5


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