Basketball betting fans will hope to hit paydirt on Saturday when the Monmouth Hawks try to run the Rider Broncs off the court at Multipurpose Activity Center in college hoops action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to back the Rider Broncs before tip-off in this one found them as 14-point underdogs over at Sportsbook earlier.
Rider Broncs vs Monmouth Hawks Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Supporters of the Rider Broncs have watched them go 8-5 and 3-5 ATS on the college basketball season, while the Monmouth Hawks are at 10-3 and 4-5-1 ATS. In totals betting, the Monmouth Hawks are 6-4, while the Rider Broncs have a 3-5 mark.
This game puts the Monmouth Hawks, most recently No. 75 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the Rider Broncs, who rate No. 235 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Monmouth's No. 59-ranked scoring average of 79.85 PPG, against a Rider Broncs defense rated No. 172 and allowing 72.46 PPG. The Monmouth Hawks FG% has averaged 42.91% to date this season, more than the Rider Broncs shooters have managed so far (42.42% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Rider was run off the court by the Wolfpack on Wednesday as North Carolina State routed them 99-71 at PNC Arena.
Monmouth was run off the court by the Tar Heels on Wednesday as North Carolina routed them 102-74 at Dean Smith Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Rider at Marist, Friday, January 6th
Monmouth at Saint Peter's, Monday, January 2nd