Rider Broncs vs Niagara Purple Eagles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/12/25
Betting on today’s Broncs and Purple Eagles game? Catch the action at Gallagher Center in Niagara Falls, NY, as the Purple Eagles hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 135.5 points, and Niagara is favored by -6.5 vs. Rider in a Metro Atlantic Athletic conference matchup.
RIDER BRONCS VS NIAGARA PURPLE EAGLES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Niagara Purple Eagles -6.5
This game will be played at Gallagher Center at 12:00 ET on Sunday, January 12th.
WHY BET THE NIAGARA PURPLE EAGLES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Purple Eagles.
- Not only will Niagara pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 135.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Will Rider Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?
Rider’s season continued to be a struggle as they fell to 4-11 after an 85-67 loss to Canisius on Friday. The Broncs were -2.5 favorites going into the game but failed to cover the spread.
Rider trailed 39-28 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, allowing 46 points while scoring 39. The total points for the game ended at 152, surpassing the O/U line of 138.5.
Rider’s offense put up 67 points in their last game, shooting 44.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 47.5%. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 25% of their threes (5/20), but connected on 53.8% of their two-point attempts (21/39) and 71.4% from the free-throw line (10/14).
Paul McMillan IV led the way with 30 points, shooting 70.6% overall and going 4/4 from three-point range. He also added 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Zion Cruz contributed 23 points, while Tariq Ingraham and Jasman Sangha both shot 77.8% from the field, with Ingraham adding 5 rebounds and 2 assists.
Rider’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 85 points while allowing the opponent to shoot 62% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, where the other team hit 64% of their two-point attempts, going 20/31.
From beyond the arc, Rider’s defense allowed 13 three-pointers on 22 attempts, a 59% shooting performance. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 7 times, where they converted 6 of those shots.
Are the Purple Eagles Ready for a Home Win?
Niagara Purple Eagles Recent Game/Games
Niagara improved to 6-8 on the season with a 70-60 win over Saint Peter’s on Friday, January 10th. The Purple Eagles were -1.5 favorites and covered the spread in the victory.
Niagara led 32-25 at halftime and scored 38 points in the second half while allowing 35. The total points for the game were 130, going over the 127.5 O/U line.
Niagara put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 53.3% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 62.2%. They connected on 42.9% of their three-point attempts, hitting 9 of 21 from deep, while shooting 62.5% on two-point shots.
Olumide Adelodun and Jaeden Marshall each hit 3 threes, shooting 50% from beyond the arc. Adelodun finished with 19 points in 21 minutes, while Marshall added 17 points. Armoni Zeigler shot 83.3% from the field, contributing 13 points and 7 rebounds.
Niagara’s defense gave up 60 points in their last game, with their opponent shooting 53% from the field, including 62% on two-point attempts (15/24). From beyond the arc, the opposing team hit 42% of their threes, going 9/21.
Despite the efficient shooting, Niagara’s defense sent their opponent to the line 22 times, where they converted 13 free throws (59%). The Purple Eagles also allowed 7 offensive rebounds.