A seven-game home winning streak hangs in the balance for the Monmouth Hawks (12-8, 6-3 MAAC) when they challenge the Rider Broncs (12-8, 6-4 MAAC) at OceanFirst Bank Center. Action gets underway at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 2, 2020.
Rider Broncs vs. Monmouth Hawks Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Hawks lost a close one to the Saint Peter’s Peacocks, 66-63, while the Broncs were victorious over the Fairfield Stags, 68-52.
Rider dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a superb effective field goal percentage of 0.574 (above their season average of 0.484) and a turnover percentage of 16.6 (better than their season average of 16.9). For those same stats, Fairfield had marks of 0.396 and 18.4, respectively. Monmouth, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (17.4 vs. 19.7). Deion Hammond put together a solid game for Monmouth with 16 points. Rider was lifted by Dimencio Vaughn, who contributed 15 points and seven rebounds.
This series was highly competitive last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. The Broncs won the last game 81-72. Getting to the free throw line was one of Rider’s biggest strengths. They made 47 trips to the line, while Monmouth went just 28 times. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
Second-chance points could be scarce for Monmouth in this showdown. The Hawks currently rank 290th in offensive rebounding percentage (24.6 percent), while Rider ranks 39th in defensive rebounding percentage (76.0 percent). Moreover, the Broncs are among the country’s best at getting to the line, ranking 32nd in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.279). The Hawks, meanhwile, rank 320th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.289).
Rider Broncs vs. Monmouth Hawks ATS Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Monmouth, ATS Winner – Rider, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Rider ranks 55th in rebounds per game (38.5) while Monmouth ranks 248th in rebounds allowed per game (38.0).
- The Hawks rank 47th in steals per game (7.9) while the Broncs rank 117th in steals allowed per game (6.5).
- The Hawks rank 113th in three pointers allowed per game (21.3) while the Broncs rank 250th (25.6).
- Monmouth averages 13.3 assists per game, which ranks 129th in the NCAA. Rider ranks 200th in assists allowed per game (14.0).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Hawks have scored an average of 75.6 points per game (5.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 69.8 points per game (0.8 below their season average).
- The Broncs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.6, up from 1.9 for the season.
