The Providence Friars will hit the floor running against the away Rider Broncs Wednesday, looking to improve their record and boost betting bankrolls by covering the point spread in the process.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
If you were backing the Rider Broncs in this one, their betting line was listed as 17.5-point underdogs earlier in the day at Sportsbook.
Rider Broncs vs Providence Friars Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
This college basketball season, the Providence Friars are 5-1 overall and 2-3 ATS, while the Rider Broncs are 5-1 and 3-1 ATS. As for the betting totals, Providence boasts a 4-1 on the OU, and Rider is 3-1.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Providence Friars rated this week at No. 86 and the Rider Broncs sitting at No. 117.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Providence has the nation's No. 93-rated offensive output, at 79.5 PPG. The visiting Rider Broncs defense ranks No. 204 allowing on average 76 PPG. The Friars FG% has averaged 51.06% so far, more than the Providence Broncs marksmen have achieved on the year, 42.78% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Broncs grabbed a 94-80 win over the Pirates on Friday, behind a 22-point effort from Jordan Allen at Orleans Arena.
The Friars blew out Boston College on Saturday, running up a 20+ point victory in a 86-66 win at Dunkin Donuts Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Rider at Drexel, Saturday, December 2nd
Providence at Rhode Island, Saturday, December 2nd