Expect a fast-paced game when the LIU Sharks (3-6) travel to Rider to take on the Broncs (5-2). The game starts at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 14, 2019.
LIU Sharks vs. Rider Broncs ATS Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Broncs easily got past the Bucknell Bison 89-69, while the Sharks were victorious over the Army West Point Black Knights 85-72.
LIU dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a turnover percentage of 10.7 (better than their season average of 19.1) and a free throw rate of 0.238 (matching their season average). For those same stats, Army West Point was 17.7 and 0.200, respectively. The Broncs, meanwhile, had a superb effective field goal percentage of 0.585 (above their season average of 0.510), while the Bison had a turnover percentage of 17.5 (above the 13.1 mark opponents have averaged against Rider this season). Tyere Marshall played well for Rider with 14 points and 13 rebounds. Jermaine Jackson Jr., meanwhile played well for LIU, recording 29 points.
There could be plenty of transition action in this matchup that showcases two of the NCAA’s more up-tempo teams. Rider ranks 40th in possessions per game (73.8) and LIU is 56th (72.9) since the 2018-19 season.
LIU Sharks vs. Rider Broncs ATS Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Rider, ATS Winner – Rider, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- LIU ranks 40th in three pointers attempted per game (26.4) while Rider ranks 242nd in three pointers allowed per game (25.7).
- The Broncs rank 37th in steals per game (8.4) while the Sharks rank 122nd in steals allowed per game (6.6).
- LIU ranks 37th in blocks per game (4.6) while Rider ranks 118th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
- The Broncs rank 63rd in rebounds per game (38.2) while the Sharks rank 224th in rebounds allowed per game (37.8).
- LIU ranks 119th in assists per game (13.4) while Rider ranks 208th in assists allowed per game (14.9).