Manhattan Jaspers vs Rider Broncs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/5/25
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Jaspers and Broncs. The game is starting at 2:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Broncs at Alumni Gymnasium (Rider) in Lawrenceville, NJ. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this Metro Atlantic Athletic conference game currently have Rider as the -1.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 146.5 points.
MANHATTAN JASPERS VS RIDER BRONCS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Rider Broncs -1.5
This game will be played at Alumni Gymnasium (Rider) at 2:00 ET on Sunday, January 5th.
WHY BET THE RIDER BRONCS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Broncs.
- Not only will Rider pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Do the Jaspers Have a Shot at a Road Win?
Manhattan Jaspers Recent Game/Games
The Jaspers fell to 5-6 on the season after a 103-95 loss to Siena on Friday. Manhattan, who entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 198, well over the pre-game O/U line of 139.5.
Manhattan trailed 43-42 at halftime but outscored Siena 37-36 in the second half. Despite the strong defensive effort, they couldn’t close the gap.
Manhattan put up 95 points in their last game, shooting 47.1% from the field and 37.5% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 54.3%, and they hit 20 of 29 free throws (69%). The Jaspers dished out 18 assists and grabbed 7 offensive rebounds.
Devin Dinkins led the way with 26 points, hitting 4 of 7 from deep. Major Freeman and Justice Shoats each added 24 points, with Shoats also contributing 9 assists. Peter Carey was efficient, shooting 66.7% from the field, while Gavin Doty pulled down 11 rebounds.
Manhattan’s defense struggled, giving up 103 points on 42% shooting. They allowed 52% from two-point range, with the opposition hitting 24 of 46 shots.
From beyond the arc, opponents shot 29%, making 11 of 37 threes. Manhattan also sent them to the line 26 times, where they converted 22 free throws at an 84% rate. The Jaspers gave up 16 offensive rebounds.
Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Rider?
Rider’s season continued to struggle as they fell to 4-9 after an 89-63 road loss to NC State on Sunday. Entering the game as +18.5 point underdogs, the Broncs failed to cover the spread.
Rider found themselves in a deep hole early, trailing 52-23 at halftime. While they outscored NC State 40-37 in the 2nd half, it wasn’t enough to mount a comeback. The game’s total points of 152 exceeded the O/U line of 133.5.
Rider’s offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 39.3% from the field and 25% from beyond the arc, hitting only 4 of 16 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.6%, and they managed just 9 assists as a team.
Jay Alvarez and T.J. Weeks Jr. both scored 17 points, with Alvarez shooting 53.3% and Weeks hitting just 33.3% of his shots. Jayden Taylor was efficient, going 5 for 7 from the field and 3 for 4 from three-point range, finishing with 16 points.
Rider’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 89 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 55% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, where they allowed 68% shooting on two-point attempts (22/32).
From beyond the arc, Rider’s opponents hit 7 of 20 threes, shooting 35%. The Broncs also sent them to the free-throw line 34 times, where they converted 24 free throws at a 70% rate. Rider gave up 8 offensive rebounds.