The Rider Broncs will look to boost their win total and cover the point spread when they tip off against the Siena Saints at Alumni Gymnasium-NJ on Thursday in NCAA hoops betting.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Rider Broncs were listed as -14.5-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.
Siena Saints vs Rider Broncs Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Rider Broncs currently sport a 19-7 record overall in NCAA basketball action, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 14-7-1 ATS. The Siena Saints are 8-19 and 8-12 ATS. Betting totals have seen the Rider Broncs produce a 15-7 OVER/UNDER record on the season, while the Siena Saints have gone 8-12 against the totals betting line.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Rider Broncs rated this week at No. 100 and the Siena Saints sitting at No. 218.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Siena is ranked No. 122 in NCAA basketball at 35.89 per game. Contrast that with Rider's No. 13 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Rider is the No. 133-ranked team in the country at 7.65 per game, while Siena rates No. 197 at 6.85 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Saints got 22 points from Khalil Richard as Siena ran past Iona 82-78 on Monday at Times Union Center.
The Broncs got a 28-point performance from Dimencio Vaughn, who added 12 rebounds, as Rider ran past Marist 89-79 on Saturday at McCann Field House.
Next Betting Matchups
Siena home to Monmouth, Sunday, February 18th
Rider at Canisius, Sunday, February 18th