Rider Broncs vs Siena Saints Betting Pick & Prediction 12/1/23

Betting on today’s Broncs and Saints game? Catch the action at MVP Arena in Albany, NY, as the Saints hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Broncs come into this Metro Atlantic Athletic conference matchup as the betting favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 132.5 points.

RIDER BRONCS VS SIENA SAINTS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Siena Saints +3.5

This game will be played at MVP Arena at 7:00 ET on Friday, December 1st.

WHY BET THE SIENA SAINTS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-68 in favor of the Saints.
• Not only will Siena pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 132.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 143 points.

Is a Road Win Possible for Rider?

The Broncs come into today’s game with a 1-5 record, having lost their last game to Maryland (103-76). In their last ten road games, which goes back to last year, Rider has a 4-6 record. Rider’s ATS performance reveals that they have yet to cover the spread with a 0-4-1 record leading up to today’s game. In away games specifically, Rider is also winless vs. the spread at 0-4-1 this season. However, when considering their last ten road games, they have a slightly more favorable 5-4-1 ATS record.

So far, Rider’s games have averaged 138.2 points per game with the average over/under line being 142.8 points. The Broncs’ last five games have finished with a combined 137 points per game and an over/under record of 2-3.

In their latest game, Rider offense put up 76 points against Maryland. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 45.9% and made 2 threes. The team’s scoring leader is Mervin James, who holds an average of 17.5 as they head into today’s matchup. Additionally, Corey McKeithan is averaging 10.7 points per game this season.

At present, the Broncs’ defense is nationally ranked 186th, allowing 76.8 points per game. In today’s game vs. Siena, the Rider defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, Rider made 29 free-throws vs. the Broncs.

Can the Saints Offense Score Enough at Home?

As they approach their 7th game of the year, Siena currently has a record of 1-5. So far this season, all of the Saints’ games have been played on the road. At the moment, Siena’s ATS record stands at 1-5, putting them below .500. In home games this season, Siena is 0-3 ATS, and in their last ten home games, they have gone 3-7 ATS.

So far, Siena’s games have averaged 133.5 points per game with the average over/under line being 137.4 points. The Saints have seen their last five games conclude with a collective average of 135 points per game and an over/under record of 2-3.

In their most recent game, the Siena offense put up just 51 points vs. the Albany Great Danes. Overall, they are now averaging 57.5 points per game which is 468th in the country. The top scorer for the Saints was Michael Eley with 20 points, while Bralyn Smith also added 8 to the scoreboard.

At present, the Saints’ defense is nationally ranked 177th, allowing 76.0 points per game. Siena will look once again to perform well on defense, holding Albany to just 32% shooting in their most recent game.