The Saint Peter’s Peacocks (6-9, 3-3 MAAC) will be at Alumni Gymnasium to square off with the Rider Broncs (9-8, 3-4 MAAC) in a MAAC matchup. Action starts at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, January 24, 2020.
Saint Peter’s Peacocks at Rider Broncs Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Broncs fell to the Canisius Golden Griffins, 95-86, while the Peacocks won big over the Quinnipiac Bobcats, 71-51.
The Peacocks held the Bobcats to an effective field goal percentage of 0.220 (below their season average of 0.520) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 40.9 (above their season average of 36.9). Rider, meanwhile, had a free throw rate of 0.373 (above their season average of 0.265). Rider was led by Tyere Marshall, who recorded 31 points and seven rebounds. Meanwhile, Hassan Drame led the way for Saint Peter’s, putting up 17 points, 14 rebounds and five assists.
The Broncs dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the most recent matchup, Rider won 71-65. The Broncs’ turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Peacocks. Rider had a rate of 13.0, while Saint Peter’s posted a mark of 19.8. This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
The aggressive Rider offense looks poised to dominate from the foul line. The Broncs rank 43rd in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.271, while Saint Peter’s is among the nation’s most foul-prone squads (giving up a 330th-ranked FTA rate of 0.308). Moreover, the Peacocks rank 10th in offensive rebounding percentage (37.2 percent), while the Broncs rank 12th in defensive rebounding percentage (77.6 percent).
Saint Peter’s Peacocks at Rider Broncs Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Rider, ATS Winner – Rider, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Saint Peter’s ranks 57th in three pointers allowed per game (19.5) while Rider ranks 258th (26.3).
- The Broncs average 39.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 36th in the country. The Peacocks rank 101st in rebounds allowed per game (34.2).
- Saint Peter’s ranks 55th in steals per game (7.9) while Rider ranks 118th in steals allowed per game (6.6).
- The Peacocks rank 44th in blocks per game (4.4) while the Broncs rank 164th (2.4).
- Rider ranks 128th in assists per game (13.2) while Saint Peter’s ranks 237th (10.3).
Bettings Trends:
- The Peacocks have outscored opponents by an average of 5.8 points in their last five games. For the season, Saint Peter’s has been defeated by an average of 0.5 points.
- During their last five games, the Broncs have scored an average of 70.0 points per game (3.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.2 points per game (0.6 above their season average).
