Quinnipiac vs Rider Pick – Basketball Predictions & Odds 2/19/23
Rider Broncs (14-10) vs. Quinnipiac Bobcats (18-9)
February 19, 2023 2:00 pm EDT
The Line: Quinnipiac Bobcats -4 / Rider Broncs +4; Over/Under: +140.5
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The Rider Broncs and Quinnipiac Bobcats meet Sunday in college basketball action at the M&T Bank Arena. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
The Rider Broncs Betting Preview
The Rider Broncs are averaging 69.9 points on 45.5 percent shooting and allowing 66.6 points on 41.8 percent shooting. Dwight Murray Jr. is averaging 16.5 points and 4.6 rebounds, while Mervin James is averaging 13.2 points and 1.5 assists. Allen Powell is the third double-digit scorer and Allen Betrand is grabbing 3 rebounds. The Rider Broncs are shooting 32.8 percent from beyond the arc and 75.8 percent from the free throw line. The Rider Broncs are allowing 34.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.2 rebounds per game.
The Quinnipiac Bobcats Betting Preview
The Quinnipiac Bobcats are averaging 72.1 points on 43.1 percent shooting and allowing 67.7 points on 41.3 percent shooting. Dezi Jones is averaging 11.4 points and 3.7 rebounds, while Matt Balanc is averaging 11.3 points and 0.9 assists. Ike Nweke is the third double-digit scorer and Luis Kortright is grabbing 4.2 rebounds. The Quinnipiac Bobcats are shooting 35.3 percent from beyond the arc and 65.4 percent from the free throw line. The Quinnipiac Bobcats are allowing 30.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.3 rebounds per game.
Rider vs Quinnipiac Trends
The Broncs are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 road games. The Bobcats are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games. The under is 10-3 in Broncs last 13 overall. The over is 6-2 in Bobcats last 8 overall. The home team is 5-2-1 ATS in the last 8 meetings. The favorite is 4-1-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.
Randy’s Free Pick
The Quinnipiac Bobcats have been the better team this season, and they should be favored at home. However, the Rider Broncs are playing the better ball right now, and they win on the road by an average of 0.8 points. Rider is 8-3 ATS on the road this season. I’ll take a shot with the road dog.