Marist Red Foxes vs. Rider Broncs ATS Prediction 01/27/19

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The Marist Red Foxes (7-12, 2-5 MAAC) will be at Alumni Gymnasium to challenge the Rider Broncs (10-8, 5-1 MAAC) in a MAAC matchup. Action gets underway at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 27, 2019, and can be seen on ESPN 3.

Marist Red Foxes vs. Rider Broncs Betting Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last matchup. The Broncs fell to the Iona Gaels, 77-71, while the Red Foxes were defeated by the Quinnipiac Bobcats, 92-78.

Marist had a turnover percentage of 11.4 (better than their season average of 17.7) while Rider had a better turnover percentage (12.6 vs. 17.3). Jordan Allen was a key piece for Rider with 15 points and eight rebounds. Meanwhile, Marist was lifted by David Knudsen, who finished with 17 points.

The Broncs dominated this series last year, emerging victorious in both games. In the most recent contest, Rider won 89-79. The Broncs’ turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Red Foxes. Rider had a rate of 7.3, while Marist posted a mark of 28.3. This is the first time these teams will battle this year.

Contrasting tempos will be on display in this meeting. Rider prefers an up-and-down style of play (46th in possessions per game), while Marist is more half-court-oriented (330th in possessions per game).

Marist Red Foxes vs. Rider Broncs ATS Pick

Free Prediction: SU Winner – Rider, ATS Winner – Marist, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Rider ranks 101st in rebounds per game (36.8) while Marist ranks 262nd (31.0).
  • The Red Foxes rank 164th in three pointers attempted per game (22.2) while the Broncs rank 252nd in three pointers allowed per game (26.4).
  • Marist ranks 22nd in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while Rider ranks 108th (3.5).
  • The Broncs rank 13th in steals per game (8.9) while the Red Foxes rank 156th (5.7).
  • Marist ranks 138th in assists allowed per game (13.4) while Rider ranks 232nd (16.1).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Red Foxes’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 5.0, up from 2.6 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Broncs have scored an average of 77.8 points per game (0.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 69.6 points per game (5.7 below their season average).