The Saint Peter's Peacocks will look to boost their win total and cover the point spread when they tip off against the Rider Broncs at Yanitelli Center on Thursday in NCAA hoops betting.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to side with the Saint Peter's Peacocks to cover the point spread in this one found them as -1-point favorites earlier in the day. Watch for line moves and updates at Sportsbook before gametime.
Rider Broncs vs Saint Peter's Peacocks Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
This college basketball season, the Saint Peter's Peacocks are 8-9 overall and 7-9 ATS, while the Rider Broncs are 11-7 and 9-4-1 ATS. As for the betting totals, Saint Peter's boasts a 8-8 on the OU, and Rider is 10-4.
The Saint Peter's Peacocks sit at No. 127 in the current college hoops power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Rider Broncs sit at No. 163 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Saint Peter's's No. 239-ranked scoring average of 67.71 PPG, against a Rider Broncs defense rated No. 241 and allowing 78.33 PPG. The Saint Peter's Peacocks FG% has averaged 42.53% to date this season, less than the Rider Broncs shooters have managed so far (45.54% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Broncs were hammered by Iona on Sunday, losing by a 91-64 final at Hynes Athletics Center in college basketball betting action.
Davauhnte Turner scored 22 points in a futile effort to lead the Peacocks to a win (they lost 73-70 to Niagara at Gallagher Center-NY on Sunday).
Next Betting Matchups
Rider home to Marist, Saturday, January 20th
Saint Peter's at Manhattan, Sunday, January 21st