Merrimack vs Rider Prediction, Bet Builder Tips & Odds | NCAAB, 02 Feb 2025

Merrimack Look the Value Bet

There’s a case for backing Merrimack against the spread when they clash with Rider. The line looks attractive considering you can get odds of -102 when it comes to the favorites at -5.5.

Rider Bidding for Another Win

Merrimack Warriors lost their previous game, being beaten at home to Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers 66-58.

Rider Broncs won their last game which was at home. It was a 67-64 triumph against Saint Peter's Peacocks.

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

The expert college basketball handicappers at Sportsgambler.com check injury updates regularly and combine this with the form guide. We’re also able to consult a database of stats and present the key numbers to our readers.

Key Merrimack vs Rider stats:

• The -5.5 line has been covered by Merrimack in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The -5.5 line has been covered by Merrimack in 2 consecutive games on the road.

Merrimack vs Rider Prediction

Merrimack are available at -102 when it comes to backing them against the spread in this college showdown. The attractive -5.5 line could be covered with ease by the favorites and this looks like a value wager.

The Winning Margin lines allow you to bet on Merrimack to secure a victory by a certain number of points. It’s a different wager and a viable alternative to the point spread.

Merrimack -5.5 Probability

According to the sportsbooks, our pick has a 50.5% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 55-60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

Our Pick

Merrimack -5.5 @ -102 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Merrimack 72 - 64 Rider

There is a speculative wager that can be enjoyed on Merrimack when it comes to the correct score lines. Taking them to win 72-64 should provide some entertainment.

Merrimack 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.

Merrimack Likely to Win According to Latest Odds

For this college game, the sportsbooks’ Moneyline betting odds mean Merrimack are -213 favorites to win and that means a 68% chance of landing a victory. Rider are the underdogs at +176 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The spread currently stands at 5.5 and the total points line is 128.5. The advantage of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you’re wanting to back Over 128.5, the odds are -110.

Merrimack are favorites at odds of -160 when it comes to the Race to 20 Points betting, with Rider available at +120 should you think they’ll reach this number first.

The betting sites offer stacks of team props and game lines when it comes to most college basketball contests. Make sure you look through all the available options before deciding which bet to place.

Betting Lines & Odds

Moneyline

Merrimack

-213

Rider

+176

Point Spread

Merrimack -5.5

-102

Rider +5.5

-120

Total Points

Under 128.5

-110

Over 128.5

-110

Player Props & Micro Betting

If you have a view on Rebounds, Steals, Blocks, Assists or Points, then the player props could be an option. It’s a fantastic way of betting on a player to perform well and the gambling sites provide lots of choice.

Micro betting is something that’s really popular with bettors, with college basketball fans essentially being able to wager in-game when it comes to score, player and team props. Check out the two-way lines where you can bet whether the next shot will be a Two-pointer or a Three-pointer.

Last 5 & H2H

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

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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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