Niagara vs Rider Prediction, Picks & Odds | 22 Feb 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Niagara vs Rider

The Niagara Purple Eagles face the Rider Broncs, with tip-off scheduled for 14:00 on Sunday, February 22.

Niagara and Rider are capable of scoring more than 131.5 points. Therefore, we’re going Over the total line and expect a payout at -110.

Niagara Purple Eagles lost on the road in their previous game. Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers won 76-63.

Rider Broncs lost their last game, being beaten at home to Canisius Golden Griffins 72-66.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Rider beat Niagara in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 77-76 scoreline. It’s been three wins on the bounce for Rider when playing Niagara. On the head-to-head front, they have won 7 of the past 10.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Niagara	7-20	1710	1921	-211	5-6	2-14	1L
Rider	3-23	1654	1986	-332	3-9	0-14	5L

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Niagara vs Rider Prediction & Picks

The Niagara vs Rider betting tips feature sharp analysis across major markets, including a key match prediction, correct score guidance and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

You can get -110 that there are Over 131.5 points and there’s plenty of juice in those betting odds. The two teams should be able to keep the score ticking for our pick to win.

The formbook is always a smart starting point when making basketball predictions. Up-to-date college hoops team news is just as important, while the stats we provide often reveal valuable insights.

Key Niagara vs Rider stats:

• The 131.5 line has been covered in the last 3 Niagara games.
• The 131.5 line has been covered in 13 of the last 20 Niagara games on the road.
• The 131.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Rider games.
• The 131.5 line has been covered in 12 of the last 20 Rider games.
• The 131.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Rider games.
• The 131.5 line has been covered in the last 4 games between these teams.

Over 131.5 Probability

If you go by the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. Our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. This college basketball bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Niagara 71 - 67 Rider

We’ll roll the dice and go for Niagara to register a 71-67 victory. We don’t think that there will be too much between the teams and we’re happy to take the massive odds.

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Niagara 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.

There are betting odds of -104 that Rider land victory, with Niagara alternatively at -115. There is a 51% chance of the hosts winning according to the top sportsbooks.

The spread is currently 1.5, with the total points line at 131.5. There is no denying the popularity of betting on the Totals. If you’re wanting to back Over 131.5, the odds are -110.

The good news is that you can access a wide range of team props and game lines for most college basketball contests. The best betting apps have a huge range of pre-game and in-game wagering options.

Moneyline

Niagara

-115

Rider

-104

Point Spread

Niagara -1.5

-100

Rider +1.5

-122

Total Points

Under 131.5

-110

Over 131.5

-110

Prop bets don’t involve betting on a team to win and instead might look at a player’s individual performance. For example, the number of Points they might score or the number of Assists they might have.

There are some exciting college basketball micro betting lines that are created and they are available in-game. Among them are Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer. The long-ball option pays better, and in today’s game, you can never discount the three-pointer.

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Niagara Stats

Rider Stats

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 130.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 131.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 131.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 131.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 63.60 pts and allowed 67.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 60.50 pts and allowed 70.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 146.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 136.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 131.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 131.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 67.00 pts and allowed 79.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 62.90 pts and allowed 73.10 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	19-9	1925	1872	53	10-1	9-8	7W
Siena	18-10	1989	1864	125	7-4	11-6	1L
Quinnipiac	18-10	2114	2000	114	10-4	8-6	1L
Marist	17-10	1905	1720	185	10-3	7-7	1W
Fairfield	17-11	2118	2035	83	11-3	6-8	1W
Saint Peter's	15-10	1798	1717	81	12-1	3-9	1L
Iona	16-12	2048	2038	10	10-4	6-8	1W
Mount St. Mary's	13-15	1914	2010	-96	7-5	6-10	3W
Sacred Heart	12-17	2203	2244	-41	7-5	5-12	1L
Manhattan	12-17	2179	2311	-132	8-6	4-11	1L
Canisius	9-19	1774	1987	-213	6-7	3-12	1W
Niagara	7-20	1710	1921	-211	5-6	2-14	1L
Rider	3-23	1654	1986	-332	3-9	0-14	5L

• 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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