Merrimack College Warriors vs Rider Broncs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 2/2/25
Planning on watching today’s Warriors and Broncs game? Catch the action at Alumni Gymnasium (Rider) in Lawrenceville, NJ, as the Broncs hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. Merrimack College come into this Metro Atlantic Athletic conference matchup as the -4.5 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 129.5 points.
MERRIMACK COLLEGE WARRIORS VS RIDER BRONCS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Rider Broncs +4.5
This game will be played at Alumni Gymnasium (Rider) at 4:00 ET on Sunday, February 2nd.
WHY BET THE RIDER BRONCS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 85-63 in favor of the Broncs.
- Not only will Rider pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 129.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.
Can the Warriors Pull Off a Road Win?
Merrimack College Warriors Recent Game/Games
Merrimack College fell to 11-10 on the season after a 66-58 loss to Mount St. Mary’s on Friday, January 31st. The Warriors, who were -9 favorites, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread.
After trailing 37-22 at halftime, Merrimack allowed 29 points in the 2nd half while scoring 36 of their own. The game’s total points of 124 fell short of the O/U line of 132.5.
Merrimack’s offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 31.6% from the field and 27.8% on two-point attempts. They hit 13 of 39 threes, shooting 33.3% from beyond the arc, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 42.1%.
Adam Clark dished out 7 assists, while Jedy Cordilia grabbed 18 rebounds and added 4 assists. Dola Adebayo led the team with 16 points, shooting 63.6% from the field.
Despite Merrimack College holding their opponent to just 66 points, the Warriors couldn’t capitalize offensively. They allowed 13 three-pointers on 39 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 33% from beyond the arc.
Merrimack also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 15 times, where they converted 9 attempts, shooting 60%. The Warriors gave up 9 offensive rebounds in the game.
Will Rider Win at Home?
Rider Broncs Recent Game/Games
Rider improved to 8-13 on the season with a 67-64 win over Saint Peter’s on Friday, January 31st. The Broncs were +1.5 point underdogs going into the game and covered the spread with the victory.
Rider led 34-25 at halftime but allowed 39 points in the 2nd half while scoring 33. The total points for the game were 131, going over the O/U line of 125.5.
Rider’s offense put up 67 points in their last game, shooting 52.9% from the field. They were strong inside, hitting 62.5% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from deep, making just 2 of 11 threes for an 18.2% mark.
At the free-throw line, Rider connected on 84.6% of their attempts, and they grabbed 7 offensive rebounds. T.J. Weeks Jr. led the way with 17 points, while Zion Cruz and Bryce Eaton added 14 and 13 points, respectively.
Despite Rider’s defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 64 points. The Broncs allowed them to shoot 52% from the field, including 62% from two-point range, where they hit 25 of 40 attempts.
Rider did limit the damage from beyond the arc, with their opponent making just 2 of 11 threes for 18%. They also sent them to the line 13 times, where they converted 11 free throws for 84%.