Rider vs Merrimack Prediction, Bet Builder Tips & Odds

By Robert Nelson, NCAAB Analyst | Published: 4 months ago | Last Updated: Mar 1, 01:37 | 4 min read

Rider Broncs

Basketball NCAAB Sat 1 Mar 07:00

Merrimack Warriors

  1. Prediction
  2. Bet Builder
  3. Odds
  4. Player Props
  5. Team Stats
  6. Standings

We’re Backing Merrimack on the Spread

Our prediction is for Merrimack to cover the spread when they go up against Rider. The -9.5 line looks attractive at 1.94 and we’re expecting a bigger margin of victory.

Merrimack Won 66-64 in Teams’ Last Matchup

Rider Broncs were beaten in their previous game and this was on the road. Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers claimed a 79-72 win.

Merrimack Warriors triumphed in their last game. It was on the road where Iona Gaels were beaten 77-70 (OT).

Merrimack beat Rider in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 66-64 scoreline.

NCAAB Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Merrimack 18-15 2166 2120 46 9-7 9-8 1L
Rider 14-19 2211 2370 -159 6-7 8-12 1L
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Expert College Basketball Analysis

A good deal of research goes into our college basketball picks. We start by studying the latest form and getting a handle on injuries. The key stats can then be used as the missing piece of the jigsaw.

Key Rider vs Merrimack stats:

  • The +9.5 line hasn’t been covered by Rider in 5 of their last 10 games on the road.

Rider vs Merrimack Prediction

Our best pick is that Merrimack will gain the upper hand in this college game. This leads us to back the favorites against the spread at 1.94, with the -9.5 line offering plenty of appeal.

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Merrimack -9.5 Probability

The sportsbooks make it a 51.5% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. In the opinion of our cappers, there’s actually a probability of success between 55-60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

Our Pick

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Rider vs Merrimack Bet Builder Tips

Spread Merrimack -9.5
Totals Over 131.5
Result & BTTS 60 Merrimack / Yes

Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are Merrimack to cover the -9.5 spread, Over 131.5 on the total and both teams to score 60 points and Merrimack to win on the Result & BTTS lines.

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Correct Score Prediction

Rider Rider logo 62 - 76 Merrimack logo Merrimack

There’s the chance to back Merrimack in lots of different ways and this includes predicting the correct winning score. We’ll go for a 76-62 victory in their favor.

Rider vs Merrimack Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Books Running Scared of Merrimack Win

The favorites are 85% likely to win according to the sportsbooks’ latest Moneyline odds, with Merrimack priced at 1.17 to triumph in this college game. Rider are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at 5.10.

The spread is currently 9.5, with the total points line at 131.5. A bet on the Totals allows fans to use the latest basketball data to good effect. If you want to wager Over 131.5, there are odds of 1.95.

Favorites Merrimack are available at odds of 1.38 when it comes to beating the opposition to 20 points. Rider are chalked up at 2.85 to reach this total first.

College basketball bettors are spoilt for choice thanks to the huge selection of game lines and team props which are available for most contests on the coupon. Head to the betting sites and find the best value picks.

Betting Lines & Odds

Player Props & Micro Betting

Prop betting is very popular, with bettors looking to wager on player props such as Points, Assists, Rebounds, Steals and Three-Pointers. It’s a great way of betting on individual player performance and the gambling sites will provide lots of options.

For those looking to enjoy a thrilling in-game wager, college basketball micro betting could be up your street. You are now able to wager on the Next Field Goal, with the options being for a two-pointer or a three-pointer.

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Rider logo Rider Stats

Merrimack logo Merrimack Stats

Moneyline

  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

Point Spread

Total Points

Total Points

NCAAB Table Select Season

Metro Atlantic Athletic Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Marist 20-10 1979 1934 45 11-5 9-5 5L
Mount St. Mary's 22-12 2392 2373 19 10-4 12-8 4W
Quinnipiac 20-13 2439 2358 81 13-3 7-10 1L
Manhattan 17-13 2280 2235 45 10-5 7-8 1L
Merrimack 18-15 2166 2120 46 9-7 9-8 1L
Iona 17-17 2369 2396 -27 8-9 9-8 1L
Sacred Heart 15-18 2502 2481 21 10-6 5-12 1L
Siena 14-18 2311 2307 4 10-6 4-12 2L
Saint Peter's 12-16 1848 1842 6 6-5 6-11 1W
Rider 14-19 2211 2370 -159 6-7 8-12 1L
Fairfield 12-20 2161 2324 -163 8-7 4-13 1L
Niagara 11-20 2122 2214 -92 7-7 4-13 1L
Canisius 3-28 2008 2437 -429 1-12 2-16 4L
  • Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
  • PF = Total Points For
  • PA = Total Points Against
  • N. Pts = Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Away = Away Record
  • Strk = Current Streak

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