Canisius vs Rider Prediction 1/10/25 College Basketball Picks Today
Rider (4-10) vs. Canisius (0-14)
January 10, 2025 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Canisius +3.5; Over/Under: 0.0001
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The Rider Broncs and Canisius Golden Griffins meet Friday in college basketball action at the Koessler Athletic Center. Here’s a Canisius vs Rider Prediction. This article will include a Canisius vs Rider Pick.
Rider Broncs Betting Preview
The Rider Broncs lost to NC State and Manhattan, and they play Niagara, Mount St. Mary’s, and Marist next. The Rider Broncs are averaging 64.7 points on 41.5 percent shooting and allowing 73.9 points on 46.2 percent shooting. T.J. Weeks Jr. is averaging 13.4 points and 5.2 rebounds, while Jay Alvarez is averaging 11.9 points and 0.8 assists. Zion Cruz is dishing 1.5 assists and Tariq Ingraham is grabbing 6.4 rebounds. The Rider Broncs are shooting 28.7 percent from beyond the arc and 68.3 percent from the free throw line. The Rider Broncs are allowing 36.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.1 rebounds per game.
Canisius Golden Griffins Betting Preview
The Canisius Golden Griffins lost to Sacred Heart and Bradley, and they play Saint Peter’s, Iona, and Fairfield next. The Canisius Golden Griffins are averaging 63.1 points on 41.4 percent shooting and allowing 81.9 points on 50.2 percent shooting. Paul McMillan IV is averaging 19.7 points and 3.4 rebounds, while Tana Kopa is averaging 11.8 points and 2.9 rebounds. Dylan Godfrey is grabbing 2.4 rebounds and Jasman Sangha is dishing 0.8 assists. The Canisius Golden Griffins are shooting 33.9 percent from beyond the arc and 81.6 percent from the free throw line. The Canisius Golden Griffins are allowing 35.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 23.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Canisius Golden Griffins will win
- Rider has lost each of its last eight games.
- Canisius has won eight of its last nine night games at Koessler Athletic Center.
- Canisius has won the first half in eight of its last nine night games at Koessler Athletic Center.
Why the Rider Broncs will win
- Canisius has lost each of its last 15 games.
- Rider has won four of its last five games against Canisius.
- Rider has won the first half in each of its last five games against Canisius.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Canisius’ last eight night games against Conference opponents has produced a total of 138 or fewer points.
- Five of Rider’s last six games have produced a total of 139+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Canisius ranks 364th among Division 1 teams for opponent assist-to-turnover ratio this season (1.87).
- Canisius ranks 363rd among Division 1 teams for rebounds per game this season (26.4).
- Rider ranks 355th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goals made per game this season (5.1).
- Rider ranks 43rd among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (67.7%).
Canisius vs Rider Injury Report
Neither Canisius nor Rider has a player listed on its injury report.
Canisius vs Rider Prediction
I’m not running to the window to lay chalk with the Rider Broncs, a team that’s lost nine of their last 10 games. Rider is also 4-10 ATS on the season. With that said, the Canisius Golden Griffins have yet to win a game this season, they’re dreadful defensively, and they’re 5-9 ATS on the season. Rider has shown us more up to this point and has to be the play. The Canisius Golden Griffins don’t defend, don’t win, and don’t cover numbers. Until any of that changes, Canisius is fade material. I’ll lay the points with Rider if forced to pick.
