College basketball betting interest will be high on Sunday when the Purple Eagles of Niagara hit the hard court against the Broncs of Rider.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Niagara Purple Eagles were listed as 10.5-point underdogs at many online sportsbooks, including the odds makers at Sportsbook.
Niagara Purple Eagles vs Rider Broncs Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Niagara Purple Eagles will look to cover the spread vs the Rider Broncs on Sunday, as the Purple Eagles are 11-11-1 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Broncs are 9-13 ATS. Niagara is 10-13 against the total, while Rider is 8-14 versus the total betting line.
This college basketball game matches up the No. 104 (Rider) and the No. 235 (Niagara) teams in the league, according to our current NCAA basketball power rankings.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Rider's No. 221-ranked scoring average of 67.38 PPG, against a Niagara Purple Eagles defense rated No. 126 and allowing 70.77 PPG. The Rider Broncs FG% has averaged 43.32% to date this season, more than the Niagara Purple Eagles shooters have managed so far (40.58% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Purple Eagles endured a 72-59 loss at the hands of the Peacocks on Friday, despite a 19-point effort from Marvin Prochet at Yanitelli Center.
Kahlil Thomas scored 18 points in a futile effort to lead the Broncs to a win (they lost 79-78 to Monmouth at Alumni Gymnasium on Friday).
Next Betting Matchups
Niagara home to Marist, Thursday, February 18th
Rider at Siena, Friday, February 19th