CSUN Matadors vs. Rider Broncs ATS Prediction 12/23/18

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The Rider Broncs (5-5) will be in the Las Vegas Invite at Orleans Arena when they meet the CSUN Matadors (4-8). Action gets underway at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 23, 2018.

CSUN Matadors vs. Rider Broncs ATS Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last matchup. The Broncs fell to the UCF Knights, 84-70, while the Matadors lost a close one to the New Mexico Lobos, 87-84.

CSUN had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (34.8 vs. 19.4) while Rider had a better offensive rebounding percentage (31.4 vs. 27.9). Dimencio Vaughn fueled Rider with 14 points and five rebounds. Meanwhile, CSUN received a boost from Lamine Diane, who had 34 points and seven rebounds.

The Matadors’ Lamine Diane has been playing at a high level over his last five games, averaging 0 points per game. Meanwhile, Dimencio Vaughn has averaged 0 points during that same time frame for the Broncs.

There could be plenty of transition action in this showdown that features two of the country’s more fast-paced teams. Rider ranks 43rd in possessions per game (74.6) and CSUN is 58th (73.1). Ball security could be troublesome for the Matadors. They rank 260th at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 20.8 percent), while the Broncs force the 19th-most turnovers in the nation (opponents’ turnover percentage of 24.5 percent).

CSUN Matadors vs. Rider Broncs Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Rider, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • CSUN ranks 30th in assists per game (16.6) while Rider ranks 201st in assists allowed per game (15.9).
  • The Broncs rank 153rd in three pointers attempted per game (21.7) while the Matadors rank 237th (17.7).
  • Rider averages 36.4 rebounds per game, which ranks 130th in the NCAA. CSUN ranks 187th in rebounds allowed per game (37.2).
  • The Broncs average 9.8 steals per game, which ranks sixth in the nation. The Matadors rank 151st in steals allowed per game (7.7).
  • CSUN ranks 45th in blocks per game (4.8) while Rider ranks 130th (2.7).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Broncs have scored an equal number of points as their opponents. For the season, Rider has defeated opponents by an average of 0.4 points.
  • During their last five games, the Matadors have scored an average of 79.8 points per game (3.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 85.2 points per game (1.8 above their season average).