The Pacific Tigers will try to cover the point spread at Spanos Center on Saturday when they get a visit from the Rider Broncs in NCAA basketball betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Rider Broncs opened as 1.5-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).
Rider Broncs vs Pacific Tigers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Pacific Tigers battles the Rider Broncs, currently sitting with a 4-3 mark (1-3 ATS). The OVER/UNDER records, always important for totals betting, are 2-6 for the Pacific Tigers and 1-3 for the Rider Broncs.
The Power Rankings at Odds Shark show No. 315-rated Rider Broncs taking on the No. 155-rated Pacific Tigers in this contest.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Pacific's No. 214-ranked scoring average of 70 PPG, against a Rider Broncs defense rated No. 107 and allowing 68.43 PPG. The Pacific Tigers FG% has averaged 37.7% to date this season, less than the Rider Broncs shooters have managed so far (43.2% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Xavier Lundy scored 20 points leading the Broncs to a 71-69 victory over Siena at Alumni Gymnasium on Monday.
Pacific was crushed on Thursday, getting blown out by UMass and falling by a 72-48 score at Mullins Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Rider home to Kennesaw State, Wednesday, December 14th
Pacific at North Carolina A&T, Thursday, December 15th