The UMass Minutemen will look to boost their win total and cover the point spread when they tip off against the Rider Broncs at Mullins Center on Thursday in NCAA hoops betting.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The UMass Minutemen were listed as -10-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 UMass Minutemen Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Rider Broncs will try to spoil to the party and cover the point spread on Thursday; they are 3-3 ATS against the betting line this season, while the UMass Minutemen are 5-2-1 ATS. Rider Broncs are 2-4 on betting the total; UMass Minutemen are 3-5.
The Odds Shark Power Rankings have the UMass Minutemen at No. 111 and the Rider Broncs at No. 279 heading into this college basketball betting matchup.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits UMass's No. 162-ranked offense, averaging 73.73 PPG, against a Broncs defense that ranks No. 117 at 69.55 PPG. The Minutemen field goal percentage has averaged 43.99% so far, more than the Broncs marksmen have achieved on the year, 43.82% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Rider earned a 60-59 victory over North Carolina A&T on Sunday, getting 17 points from Kahlil Thomas at Corbett Center.
UMass earned a 95-77 victory over Kennesaw State on Saturday, getting 27 points from Luwane Pipkins at Mullins Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Rider at North Carolina State, Wednesday, December 28th
UMass at Georgia State, Wednesday, December 28th