The Niagara Purple Eagles will look to pick up a win while covering the point spread when they take on the Broncs in Rider at Alumni Gymnasium on Sunday in college basketball betting odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
College basketball betting odds makers at Sportsbook opened the Rider Broncs as -8-point favorites in this matchup. Check for the latest spread and over/under total line at sportsbooks such as Sportsbook.
Niagara Purple Eagles vs Rider Broncs Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Rider Broncs sport a record of 10-5 and 5-5 ATS heading into this betting matchup, while the Niagara Purple Eagles have 5-10 and 7-7 ATS marks on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 4-6 for the Rider Broncs and 8-6 for the Niagara Purple Eagles.
It's a betting matchup between the No. 263-rated Rider Broncs and the No. 197-ranked Niagara Purple Eagles, according to the latest pro hoops power rankings here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Rider's No. 175-ranked offense, averaging 72.93 PPG, against a Purple Eagles defense that ranks No. 229 at 77.47 PPG. The Broncs field goal percentage has averaged 42.92% so far, more than the Purple Eagles marksmen have achieved on the year, 41.46% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Kahlil Dukes scored 22 points leading the Purple Eagles to a 71-66 victory over Siena at Gallagher Center on Wednesday.
Rider got 19 points from Kahlil Thomas en route to a 73-62 victory over Marist on Friday at McCann Field House.
Next Betting Matchups
Niagara at Manhattan, Tuesday, January 10th
Rider at Manhattan, Friday, January 13th