Rider vs Niagara Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 1

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  • Niagara (16-9) is a -2.5 point favorite vs Rider (14-13)
  • Total (Over/Under): 145.5 points
  • Rider / Niagara TV channel: ESPN+

The Rider Broncs (14-13) visit Gallagher Center to take on the Niagara Purple Eagles (16-9) on Mar. 1. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Niagara, NY.

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

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

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Rider vs. Niagara Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Rider+2.5 -110O 145.5 -110+120
Niagara -2.5 -110U 145.5 -110-145

Rider vs Niagara Prediction for Today:

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

Rider vs Niagara Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Rider will cover the spread with 57.5% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Rider has hit the Game Total Over in 21 of their last 30 games (+11.10 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Rider has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 19 of their last 30 games (+6.80 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Rider has hit the 1H Moneyline in 7 of their last 17 away games (+2.65 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Rider has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 17 away games (+0.45 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Niagara has hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 28 games (+8.65 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Niagara have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 28 games (+7.00 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Niagara has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 28 games (+4.90 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Niagara has hit the 1H Game Total Under in their last 3 games at home (+3.00 Units / 86% ROI)

Rider Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Rider has a 13-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.3 Units / -4.38% ROI).

  • 10-14 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.25 Units / -3.12% ROI
  • 18-9 when betting the Over for +8.1 Units / 27.27% ROI
  • 9-18 when betting the Under for -10.8 Units / -36.36% ROI

Niagara Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Niagara has a 16-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (+6.1 Units / 22.22% ROI).

  • 13-12 when betting on the Moneyline for +0 Units / 0% ROI
  • 15-10 when betting the Over for +4 Units / 14.57% ROI
  • 10-15 when betting the Under for -6.65 Units / -24.05% 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%

Niagara Offensive Stats & Trends:

Niagara has averaged 1.28 points per shot (3,744 points/2,931 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 1.20

Niagara is shooting 46% (1,351/2,931) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 43%

Niagara has averaged 1.34 points per shot (1,728 points/1,289 shots) this season — best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 1.21

Niagara has averaged 6.8 offensive rebounds per game (157 rebounds/23 games) this season — 2nd lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 9.4

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

Niagara Defensive Stats & Trends:

Niagara has averaged 22.5 defensive rebounds per game (518 rebounds/23 games) this season — tied for 37th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Niagara has averaged 22.5 defensive rebounds per game (518 rebounds/23 games) this season — tied for 4th lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 23.2

Niagara has averaged 22.1 defensive rebounds per game (1,192 rebounds/54 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 22.9

Niagara has averaged 5.4 steals per game (292 steals/54 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 6.5


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