Rider Broncs vs Villanova Wildcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/27/24

Betting on today’s Broncs and Wildcats game? Catch the action at Finneran Pavilion in Villanova, PA, as the Wildcats hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on FS2. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Villanova as the -19.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 136.5 points.

RIDER BRONCS VS VILLANOVA WILDCATS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Rider Broncs +19.5

This game will be played at Finneran Pavilion at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, November 27th.

WHY BET THE RIDER BRONCS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Wildcats.
• Even though we have Villanova winning straight-up, we like Rider at +19.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 136.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.

Can Rider Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?

Rider Broncs Recent Game/Games

The Broncs pulled off a 57-53 road win over Bucknell on Saturday, November 23rd. Entering the game as +4 point underdogs, Rider not only secured the win but also covered the spread.

Rider led 30-24 at halftime and added 27 points in the 2nd half while allowing 29. The game’s total points were 110, well under the O/U line of 141.5.

Rider’s offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 57 points while shooting 32.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 38.5%, and they hit only 5 of 16 threes, shooting 31.2% from deep.

Inside the arc, the Broncs shot 33.3%, connecting on 12 of 36 attempts. They grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and dished out 12 assists. Tariq Ingraham led the team with 14 points and 9 rebounds, while Josh Bascoe added 13 points, hitting just 1 of 8 from three.

Rider’s defense was strong, giving up just 53 points while holding their opponent to 35% shooting from the field (19/53). They also limited damage from beyond the arc, where their opponent shot 28% (9/32).

Inside, Rider’s defense allowed 10 field goals on 21 attempts (47%). They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 20 times, where they made 12 (60%). Rider gave up 8 offensive rebounds.

Will Villanova Find a Way to Win at Home?

Villanova’s season took another hit with a 76-75 road loss to Maryland on Sunday. Despite being +6.5 point underdogs, the Wildcats kept it close, covering the spread. The game’s total points hit 151, surpassing the O/U line of 139.

Villanova led 40-28 at halftime but allowed 48 points in the 2nd half while scoring 35. This collapse highlights their ongoing struggles this season.

Eric Dixon’s 38-point performance, including 5 threes at 45.5%, powered Villanova’s offense in their latest game. Derik Queen added 22 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 64.3% from the field, while Julian Reese contributed 18 points and 10 boards, hitting 66.7% of his shots.

Villanova shot 46.8% overall, with a 60.6% success rate on two-pointers, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 31% of their threes. They finished with 14 offensive rebounds and 9 assists, shooting 88.9% from the free-throw line.

Villanova’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 76 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Wildcats allowed the opposing team to connect on 59% of their two-point attempts, going 22 for 37.

From beyond the arc, Villanova held their opponent to 31% shooting, with just 6 made threes on 19 attempts. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 14 free throws, shooting 73%. Villanova also gave up 16 offensive rebounds.