Merrimack vs Rider Prediction, Picks & Odds | 07 Feb 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Merrimack vs Rider

The Merrimack Warriors battle the Rider Broncs, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Saturday, February 7.

We’re very excited to see Merrimack at -9.5 on the spread and think it’s a really good number for them to cover against Rider at odds of -114.

Merrimack Warriors won their previous game by a 87-70 scoreline. It was on the road against Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers.

Rider Broncs were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 81-52 reverse against Marist Red Foxes.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Merrimack had the edge in the most recent matchup between these teams. They recorded a 68-66 win over Rider. The past 3 games between the teams have seen Merrimack win two times.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Merrimack	23-11	2330	2260	70	13-2	10-9	1L
Rider	4-25	1840	2204	-364	4-9	0-16	2L

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Merrimack vs Rider Prediction & Picks

We cover the key Merrimack vs Rider betting angles, showcasing our expert match prediction, correct score selection and a bet builder tailored for the best value.

Game Prediction

Our pick is for Merrimack to cover the generous -9.5 line in this college contest. They should be able to win by a more comfortable margin and odds of -114 are available for the favorites.

We’re always on top of team news and when combined with recent form, it helps us uncover the best value. Our college basketball handicappers also take a data-led approach, using key stats to back every pick.

Key Merrimack vs Rider stats:

• The -9.5 line has been covered by Merrimack in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The -9.5 line has been covered by Merrimack in 2 consecutive games.
• The +9.5 line hasn’t been covered by Rider in 3 of their last 5 games.

Merrimack -9.5 Probability

The best betting apps make it a 53.2% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, we have this number closer to 60% based on our in-depth research. This is why we can recommend this college basketball wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Merrimack 79 - 65 Rider

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 79-65 victory in their favor.

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Merrimack vs Rider Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Merrimack are massive -556 favorites. They are regarded as 85% likely to win this college game judging by the sportsbooks’ latest Moneyline odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Rider are trading at +390.

The spread is currently 8.5, with the total points line at 137.5. Basketball fans regularly enjoy the opportunity to bet on the Totals. If you're keen on Over 137.5, this selection is available at -110.

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Moneyline

Merrimack

-556

Rider

+390

Point Spread

Merrimack -8.5

-115

Rider +8.5

-105

Total Points

Under 137.5

-110

Over 137.5

-110

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Merrimack Stats

Rider Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

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

Point Spread

• -9.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -9.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +9.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• +9.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 135.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 131.60 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 137.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 137.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 71.40 pts and allowed 64.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 66.30 pts and allowed 65.30 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 145.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 140.90 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 137.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 137.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 67.50 pts and allowed 78.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 69.00 pts and allowed 71.90 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
Merrimack	23-11	2330	2260	70	13-2	10-9	1L
Siena	23-11	2398	2233	165	11-4	12-7	4W
Fairfield	21-13	2528	2432	96	13-4	8-9	1L
Marist	19-12	2160	1979	181	11-4	8-8	1L
Quinnipiac	19-13	2411	2303	108	10-6	9-7	1L
Saint Peter's	17-12	2054	1984	70	13-2	4-10	1L
Iona	18-14	2363	2340	23	11-5	7-9	1L
Mount St. Mary's	15-17	2178	2244	-66	8-5	7-12	1L
Sacred Heart	14-19	2482	2528	-46	8-5	6-14	1L
Manhattan	12-20	2369	2526	-157	8-7	4-13	4L
Canisius	10-21	1951	2184	-233	7-8	3-13	1L
Niagara	8-22	1916	2137	-221	6-7	2-15	1L
Rider	4-25	1840	2204	-364	4-9	0-16	2L

• 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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