Rider opens MAAC Championship play Wednesday night when it takes on Saint Peter’s, last year’s March Madness Cinderella.
Let’s look at the NCAAB odds before making some Saint Peter’s Peacocks vs Rider Broncs betting picks.
Rider Broncs vs. Saint Peter’s Peacocks Odds
Rider is favored by 3.5 points, with -115 odds. Meanwhile, the Peacocks are -105 to cover and a +145 underdog on the moneyline. The Broncs are -175 in that regard. The total is set at 126.5 points, with both the over and the under listed at -110.
Now let’s take a deeper look at why the lines are set the way they are.
Rider Broncs vs. Saint Peter’s Peacocks Information
Rider Broncs vs Saint Peter’s Peacocks
Location of the Game: Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, NJ.
Date and Time: Wednesday, February 8, 2023, 9:00 PM ET.
How to Watch: ESPN+
Rider Broncs vs. Saint Peter’s Peacocks Analysis
Rider Broncs Performance Recap and Analysis
Mervin James, Allen Betrand, and Zahrion Blue combined for 45 points, but Rider was nipped by Iona, 80-78, Saturday night. With the loss, the Broncs finished the regular season at 16-13 and 13-7 in the MAAC.
A hotly-contested first half ended with Iona leading by two. After the Gaels built a 22-17 cushion on an Anton Brookshire trey with 8:46 to go before the midway point, Rider replied with a 10-0 run.
Iona then bucketed eight of the final 10 points in the half. Betrand led the Broncs with 10 points in the first 20 minutes, going 4-of-6 shooting, including 2-of-3 from behind the arc.
Dwight Murray Jr. and James garnered All-MAAC honors, with Murray being a first-team selection. Along with that, Ajiri Ogemuno-Johnson recently surpassed Mike Ringgold’s program games played record of any college basketball players, taking part in his 134th contest for the Broncs on February 26.
In his 11th year at the helm, Kevin Baggett has put together a 177-165 record. He won the conference coach of the year in 2015 and 2018. Only John Carpenter (292) and Thomas Leyden (187) have more triumphs on the sidelines for Rider.
Rider Broncs Key Injuries
There are no injuries to speak of on the college basketball injury report.
Rider Broncs Betting Trends to Know
Rider sports a 17-24 all-time record in the MAAC Tournament. This marks the fifth instance in which the Broncs are the bracket’s second seed. The Broncs haven’t done all that well in such a position, being bounced three times in the quarterfinals (1998, 2013, 2015) and advancing to the title matchup back 18 years ago.
Let’s keep this in mind when making our Saint Peter’s Peacocks vs Rider Broncs betting picks.
Saint Peter’s Peacocks Performance Recap and Analysis
Defending MAAC champion Saint Peter’s finished second-to-last in the conference this go-round, but beat Fairfield, 70-52, in the first round of the bracket.
Guard Jaylen Murray totaled a game-high 23 points and is averaging 11.7 points per game. Isaiah Dasher added another 13 points and has been good for 13.5 points each time out.
Saint Peter’s Peacocks Key Injuries
Peacocks has no injuries listed.
Saint Peter’s Peacocks Betting Trends to Know
The Peacocks are seeking their first three-game winning streak of the season on the NCAAB schedule. Obviously, it would be coming at just the right time.
Now for our Saint Peter’s Peacocks vs Rider Broncs betting picks.
Rider Broncs vs. Saint Peter’s Peacocks Betting Picks
Moneyline: The Broncs should win this one. Saint Peter’s isn’t the same team as it was last year. These teams were in much different spots in the college basketball standings and there will be a new MAAC champion this time around.
Spread: Really, this line is just over a basket. Take Rider to cover the college basketball point spread.
Total: The teams will both score, but Rider will come out on top with these NCAAB odds today.
Rider Broncs vs. Saint Peter’s Peacocks Score Predictions
- NCAA Basketball Pick: Rider has crossed paths with Saint Peter’s in the MAAC Championships more than any NCAA basketball teams.
The Broncs are 3-6 in those clashes, six of which came in the quarterfinals. Most recently, the third-seeded Peacocks beat out 11th-seeded Rider in the 2021 MAAC Championship quarterfinals.
As for the NCAAB picks, go with Rider to cover the spread when betting on NCAA basketball games today. The tournament is coming up, so take a look at each team’s odds to win March Madness.
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