Bucknell vs Rider Prediction, Picks & Odds | 09 Dec 2025

College Basketball Betting Preview: Bucknell vs Rider

The Bucknell Bison face the Rider Broncs, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Tuesday, December 9.

Rider are on offer at a generous -102 when it comes to the Moneyline. Our prediction is that they’ll outscore Bucknell and there’s value available when it comes to these betting odds.

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Bucknell Bison lost when they last took to the court. They were turned over 73-66 at home to UMBC Retrievers.

Rider Broncs lost on the road in their last game. Quinnipiac Bobcats won 72-58.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Rider have won back-to-back matchups against Bucknell. Both victories were on the road by 85-79 and 57-53 scorelines. Rider have won three of the past 4 games that these teams have played.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Bucknell	2-9	742	884	-142	1-4	1-5	9L
Rider	1-7	491	620	-129	1-1	0-6	5L

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Bucknell vs Rider Prediction & Picks

Our Bucknell vs Rider tips include the main match prediction, a correct score forecast and bet builder picks. Each section below offers expert insight into the key betting angles.

Game Prediction

We are having a bet on Rider in this college matchup and they could prove too strong. You can back our pick at -102 on the Moneyline and we think this offers good value.

The college hoops handicappers at Sportsgambler.com start by analyzing recent form and staying on top of injury news before making any basketball picks. From there, we interpret the story the stats are telling to help shape our predictions.

Key Bucknell vs Rider stats:

• Rider have won 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• Rider have won 6 of their last 10 games at home.
• Bucknell have lost their last 9 games.
• Bucknell have lost 15 of their last 20 games on the road.
• Rider have won the last 2 games between these teams.

Rider Moneyline Probability

The best betting apps make it a 50.5% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. It is the reason why we are recommending this college basketball wager.

Rider can be backed in different ways and you might find the odds more attractive when you check out the Point Spread or the Result & Both Teams to Score lines.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Bucknell 71 - 73 Rider

Don’t pass up the opportunity to have a speculative wager on Rider to achieve a 73-71 victory. We don’t think that there will be too much between the teams.

Bucknell vs Rider 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.

Rider are -102 to win against Bucknell who are priced at betting odds of -118. The sportsbooks award a 54% probability that the road team will be settled as a winning bet.

1.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 139.5 right now. There are many ways to bet on basketball including the Totals. If you’re wanting to back Over 139.5, the odds are -110.

If you’re planning to place a bet on a college basketball contest, visit the best sportsbooks and check out the wide range of team props and game lines. Find the lines which are the most attractive.

Moneyline

Bucknell

-118

Rider

-102

Point Spread

Bucknell -1.5

-102

Rider +1.5

-118

Total Points

Under 139.5

-110

Over 139.5

-110

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It’s good to consider all wagering options when it comes to college basketball and micro betting can be an exciting way to get involved in the action. When everything goes in-game, consider whether the next shot will be a Two or a Three-pointer.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Bucknell Stats

Rider Stats

Moneyline

• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 147.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 154.40 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 139.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 139.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 66.40 pts and allowed 81.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 72.70 pts and allowed 81.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 140.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 134.70 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 139.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 139.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 63.30 pts and allowed 77.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 69.20 pts and allowed 65.50 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Metro Atlantic Athletic	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Siena	9-2	775	675	100	4-1	5-1	7W
Marist	6-2	582	483	99	5-1	1-1	4W
Quinnipiac	7-3	798	735	63	4-1	3-2	3W
Iona	7-3	830	788	42	3-2	4-1	1W
Saint Peter's	4-4	543	572	-29	4-1	0-3	2W
Fairfield	5-5	734	765	-31	3-1	2-4	2L
Merrimack	5-6	724	814	-90	3-1	2-5	3W
Manhattan	4-6	808	846	-38	3-1	1-5	1L
Canisius	4-6	607	705	-98	4-1	0-5	3L
Sacred Heart	3-6	707	738	-31	2-1	1-5	1L
Niagara	2-7	541	677	-136	1-1	1-6	6L
Mount St. Mary's	2-8	670	798	-128	1-2	1-6	2L
Rider	1-7	491	620	-129	1-1	0-6	5L

Patriot League	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
American	7-4	898	775	123	7-1	0-3	3W
Colgate	5-4	681	658	23	3-1	2-3	3W
Navy	6-5	792	761	31	3-2	3-3	2W
Loyola Maryland	4-6	763	749	14	4-2	0-4	1L
Boston University	4-6	759	762	-3	3-1	1-5	1L
Army	4-7	808	855	-47	3-4	1-3	1W
Holy Cross	4-7	734	828	-94	2-1	2-6	2W
Lehigh	3-8	769	815	-46	2-2	1-6	2L
Lafayette	3-8	765	824	-59	3-3	0-5	1L
Bucknell	2-9	742	884	-142	1-4	1-5	9L

• 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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