College basketball betting interest will be high on Thursday when the Red Foxes of Marist hit the hard court against the Broncs of Rider.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Marist Red Foxes opened as 7-point underdogs in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total was set to open a bit later (check out Sportsbook for the latest situation).
Marist Red Foxes vs Rider Broncs Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Marist Red Foxes will try to spoil to the party and cover the point spread on Thursday; they are 5-3-1 ATS against the betting line this season, while the Rider Broncs are 3-9 ATS. Marist Red Foxes are 7-2 on betting the total; Rider Broncs are 4-8.
The Power Rankings at Odds Shark show No. 268-rated Marist Red Foxes taking on the No. 258-rated Rider Broncs in this contest.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Rider's No. 244-ranked scoring average of 64.19 PPG, against a Marist Red Foxes defense rated No. 232 and allowing 78.29 PPG. The Rider Broncs FG% has averaged 42% to date this season, less than the Marist Red Foxes shooters have managed so far (43.81% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Khallid Hart scored 23 points in a futile effort to lead the Red Foxes to a win (they lost 90-80 to Iona at Hynes Athletics Center on Saturday).
Rider suffered a 69-64 loss against Fairfield on Saturday, getting 18 points from Kahlil Thomas in a losing effort at Alumni Gymnasium.
- Marist is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
- Marist is 6-17 SU in its last 23 games on the road
- Marist is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Rider
- Marist is 2-14 SU in its last 16 games when playing Rider
- Rider is 4-14 SU in its last 18 games
- Rider is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home
- Rider is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Marist
- Rider is 14-2 SU in its last 16 games when playing Marist
Next Betting Matchups
Marist at Saint Peter's, Sunday, January 17th
Rider at Iona, Sunday, January 17th
