Rider vs Merrimack Prediction, Picks & Odds | 04 Dec 2025

College Basketball Betting Preview: Rider vs Merrimack

The Rider Broncs go up against the Merrimack Warriors, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Thursday, December 4.

We are predicting that Merrimack will cover the spread. -8.5 seems a more than generous line and you can get -120 that the favorites will win by a bigger margin against Rider.

Rider Broncs lost their previous game, being beaten at home to Coppin State Eagles 68-65.

Merrimack Warriors won last time out by a 66-60 scoreline. It was on the road against La Salle Explorers.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Rider won the most recent matchup between these teams. A 83-78 victory was registered against Merrimack.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Merrimack	21-10	2148	2091	57	11-1	10-9	1W
Rider	4-25	1840	2204	-364	4-9	0-16	2L

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Rider vs Merrimack Prediction & Picks

We’ve got your Rider vs Merrimack bets covered, including our expert match prediction, correct score recommendation and a hand-picked bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

Merrimack really stand out in this college contest. Back them at -8.5 on the spread with the confidence that the betting favorites cover the line at -120.

The college hoops handicappers at Sportsgambler.com always keep close tabs on team news as it develops. We also rely on recent form and key stats to help shape our basketball picks and guide the final call.

Key Rider vs Merrimack stats:

• The +8.5 line hasn’t been covered by Rider in 5 consecutive games on the road.
• The +8.5 line hasn’t been covered by Rider in 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The +8.5 line hasn’t been covered by Rider in 12 of their last 20 games on the road.

Merrimack -8.5 Probability

According to the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 54.6% chance of winning. However, we think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball bet.

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Our Game Prediction

Merrimack -8.5 @ -120 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Rider 65 - 78 Merrimack

There are a range of correct score lines to choose from and we’re taking a chance on Merrimack to record a 78-65 victory. There’s a huge return if we get this right.

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Rider vs Merrimack 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 -526 favorites. They are regarded as 84% 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 current spread is 9.5 and the total points line is 137.5. There is no denying the popularity of betting on the Totals. If you're keen on Over 137.5, this selection is available at -115.

If you’re wagering on college basketball, we recommend heading to the top betting apps and scanning through the many game lines and team props. There’s a chance to wager pre-game and in-game.

Moneyline

Rider

+390

Merrimack

-526

Point Spread

Rider +9.5

-110

Merrimack -9.5

-110

Total Points

Under 137.5

-105

Over 137.5

-115

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Rider Stats

Merrimack Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• +8.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games
• -8.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 142.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 147.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 136.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 136.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 66.40 pts and allowed 76.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 65.10 pts and allowed 81.90 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 137.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 129.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 136.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 136.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 63.70 pts and allowed 74.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 66.20 pts and allowed 63.60 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	21-10	2148	2091	57	11-1	10-9	1W
Siena	20-11	2195	2060	135	9-4	11-7	1W
Marist	18-11	2026	1846	180	11-4	7-7	1L
Quinnipiac	19-12	2336	2226	110	10-5	9-7	1W
Fairfield	19-12	2322	2241	81	12-4	7-8	1L
Saint Peter's	17-11	1999	1910	89	13-1	4-10	2W
Iona	18-13	2283	2249	34	11-4	7-9	2W
Mount St. Mary's	15-16	2120	2181	-61	8-5	7-11	1W
Sacred Heart	13-18	2343	2378	-35	8-5	5-13	1W
Manhattan	12-19	2309	2455	-146	8-7	4-12	3L
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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