The Rider Broncs will look to pick up a win while covering the point spread when they take on the Friars in Providence at Dunkin Donuts Center on Saturday in college basketball betting odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Providence Friars were listed as -15-point favorites at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark earlier in the day. It opened first at Sportsbook, where the over/under betting odds total was expected shortly.
Rider Broncs vs Providence Friars Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Rider Broncs will try to spoil to the party and cover the point spread on Saturday; they are 1-7 ATS against the betting line this season, while the Providence Friars are 6-4 ATS. Rider Broncs are 3-5 on betting the total; Providence Friars are 5-5.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Providence Friars rated this week at No. 61 and the Rider Broncs sitting at No. 259.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Providence's No. 131-ranked offense, averaging 74.82 PPG, against a Broncs defense that ranks No. 101 at 68.1 PPG. The Friars field goal percentage has averaged 45.61% so far, more than the Broncs marksmen have achieved on the year, 42.64% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Jimmie Taylor scored 19 points leading the Broncs to a 82-72 victory over Charleston Southern at CSU Field House on Saturday.
Providence earned a 74-67 victory over Bryant on Saturday, getting 17 points from Drew Edwards at Dunkin Donuts Center.
- Rider is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games
- Rider is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
- Providence is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games
- Providence is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Rider at Morgan State, Wednesday, December 23rd
Providence at Massachusetts, Monday, December 21st
