Saint Peter’s Peacocks vs Rider Broncs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/31/25
The Peacocks and Broncs are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Broncs will host the game at Alumni Gymnasium (Rider) in Lawrenceville, NJ. Saint Peter’s is favored by -1 in this Metro Atlantic Athletic conference matchup the against Rider. The over/under for the game is set at 123 points.
SAINT PETER’S PEACOCKS VS RIDER BRONCS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Rider Broncs +1
This game will be played at Alumni Gymnasium (Rider) at 7:00 ET on Friday, January 31st.
WHY BET THE RIDER BRONCS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Broncs.
- Not only will Rider pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 123 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Will Saint Peter’s Be The Talk of Alumni Gymnasium (Rider)?
Saint Peter’s Peacocks Recent Game/Games
Saint Peter’s dropped to 6-9 on the season after a 48-37 home loss to Merrimack on Thursday. The Peacocks, who were +1.5 point underdogs, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.
Saint Peter’s led 27-24 at halftime but managed just 10 points in the 2nd half while allowing 24. The game’s total points of 85 fell well short of the 120.5 O/U line.
Saint Peter’s struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 37 points on 24.1% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 27.6%, with two-point shooting at 26.5% and three-point shooting at 20.8%.
They also shot 50% from the free-throw line, hitting 4 of 8 attempts. Adam Clark led the team with 18 points, shooting 38.1% overall and 33.3% from three. He added 5 rebounds and 2 assists in 39 minutes. The Peacocks grabbed 19 offensive rebounds and finished with 9 assists as a team.
Saint Peter’s defense was dominant, holding their opponent to just 48 points on 24% shooting from the field. They limited two-point attempts to 9/34, a 26% success rate.
From beyond the arc, the Peacocks gave up only 5 threes on 24 attempts, with their opponent shooting 20%. They also sent them to the line just 8 times, where they made 4 free throws.
Will the Broncs Come Through as Home Underdogs?
Rider Broncs Recent Game/Games
Rider’s season record dropped to 7-13 after a 75-64 loss to Quinnipiac on Saturday. The Broncs were +11.5 point underdogs on the road but managed to cover the spread.
Rider led 42-39 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 22 points while allowing 36. The game’s total points of 139 fell short of the 143.5 O/U line.
Rider struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 37.9% from the field and 39.1% on two-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.4%, and they hit 4 of 12 threes, shooting 33.3% from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they connected on 16 of 24 attempts, good for 66.7%.
Amarri Monroe led the way with 19 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 54.5% overall and 50% from three. Tariq Ingraham added 15 points and 14 rebounds, hitting 60% of his shots. Ryan Mabrey was efficient from deep, making 4 of 6 threes and finishing with 12 points in just 15 minutes.
Rider’s defense gave up 75 points on 47% shooting from the field. They allowed 54% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 20 of 37 shots.
From beyond the arc, Rider’s opponents shot 36%, making 8 of 22 three-point attempts. Rider also sent them to the line 19 times, where they converted 11 free throws at a 57% rate.