Rider vs Fairfield Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 8

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  • Fairfield (9-12) is a -4.5 point favorite vs Rider (10-11)
  • Total (Over/Under): 150.5 points
  • Rider / Fairfield TV channel: ESPN+

The Rider Broncs (10-11) visit Leo D. Mahoney Arena to take on the Fairfield Stags (9-12) on Feb. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Fairfield, CT.

Fairfield is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-115).

The Rider vs. Fairfield Over/Under is 150.5 total points.

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Rider vs. Fairfield Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Rider+4.5 -105O 150.5 -110+165
Fairfield -4.5 -115U 150.5 -110-200

Rider vs Fairfield Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Fairfield will win this college basketball game with 67.7% 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 Rider will cover the spread with 53.6% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Rider has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 29 games (+8.00 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Rider has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 16 of their last 29 games (+1.55 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Rider has hit the Team Total Over in 16 of their last 29 games (+1.55 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Rider has hit the 1H Moneyline in 6 of their last 16 away games (+1.20 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Fairfield has hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 29 games (+11.20 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Fairfield has hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 29 games (+8.35 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Fairfield has hit the Team Total Over in 18 of their last 29 games (+5.65 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Fairfield has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 16 of their last 29 games (+2.45 Units / 7% ROI)

Rider Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Rider has a 9-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.05 Units / -13.26% ROI).

  • 7-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.1 Units / -6.19% ROI
  • 13-8 when betting the Over for +4.2 Units / 18.18% ROI
  • 8-13 when betting the Under for -6.3 Units / -27.27% ROI

Fairfield Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Fairfield has a 9-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.2 Units / -18.18% ROI).

  • 12-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +11.6 Units / 31.69% ROI
  • 15-6 when betting the Over for +8.4 Units / 36.44% ROI
  • 6-15 when betting the Under for -10.55 Units / -45.57% ROI

Rider Offensive Stats & Trends:

Rider has made 5.4 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 6.9

Rider has a TS% of 45% this season — tied for 27th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

Rider has averaged 12.0 offensive rebounds per game (252 rebounds/21 games) this season — best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 9.5

Rider has averaged 1.15 points per shot (1,538 points/1,336 shots) this season — tied for 12th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Fairfield Offensive Stats & Trends:

Fairfield has attempted 552 threes this season — most among MAAC Teams

Fairfield has made 199 three-pointers this season — most among MAAC Teams

Fairfield has a TS% of 49% this season — best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 46%

Fairfield has made 9.0 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 40th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5

Rider Defensive Stats & Trends:

Rider has averaged 7.0 steals per game (147 steals/21 games) this season — 4th lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 7.2

Rider has averaged 24.4 defensive rebounds per game (1,242 rebounds/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 22.9

Rider has averaged 6.0 steals per game (308 steals/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 6.5

Rider has averaged 25.6 defensive rebounds per game (538 rebounds/21 games) this season — 2nd best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 23.3

Fairfield Defensive Stats & Trends:

Fairfield has 178 steals this season — 2nd most among MAAC Teams

Fairfield has averaged 22.5 defensive rebounds per game (494 rebounds/22 games) this season — 4th lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 23.3

Fairfield has allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (310/1,018) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among MAAC Teams ; League Avg: 34%

Fairfield has averaged 22.3 defensive rebounds per game (1,183 rebounds/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 3rd lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 22.9


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