Manhattan Jaspers vs Rider Broncs Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Manhattan vs Rider NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Lawrenceville.

Manhattan vs Rider Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Jaspers and Broncs. The game is starting at 2:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Broncs at Alumni Gymnasium (Rider) in Lawrenceville, NJ. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 146.5 points, and Rider is favored by -1.5 to win at home against Manhattan.

Manhattan vs. Rider Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Manhattan Jaspers at Rider Broncs
Where: Lawrenceville at Alumni Gymnasium (Rider)
Date: Sunday, January 5th
Betting Odds RIDER -1.5, MANH -105 | RIDER -117 O/U 146.5

Jaspers Preview: Does Manhattan Stand a Chance on the Road?

Manhattan Jaspers Recent Game/Games

Manhattan fell to 5-6 on the season after a 103-95 loss to Siena on Friday. The Jaspers, who entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs, didn’t cover the spread. The combined score of 198 points was well over the pre-game O/U line of 139.5.

Manhattan trailed 43-42 at halftime but outscored Siena 37-36 in the second half. Despite the close score in the second half, the Jaspers couldn’t pull off the win.

Jaspers Offense Breakdown

Manhattan's offense put up 95 points in their last game, shooting 47.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.3%. They hit 37.5% from beyond the arc, connecting on 9 of 24 attempts, and went 20 for 29 from the free-throw line, good for 69%.

Devin Dinkins led the way with 26 points, hitting 4 of 7 from three-point range. Major Freeman and Justice Shoats each added 24 points, with Shoats also dishing out 9 assists. Peter Carey was efficient inside, shooting 66.7% from the field and contributing 21 points.

Jaspers Team Defense

Despite the Jaspers holding their opponent to 29% shooting from beyond the arc, they still gave up 103 points. The opposing team shot 42% overall, making 35 of their 83 field goal attempts.

Manhattan sent their opponent to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 22 of those attempts for 84%. The Jaspers also allowed 16 offensive rebounds in the game.

Broncs Preview: Is It the Broncs Game to Lose at Home?

Rider’s season continued to be a struggle after an 89-63 road loss to NC State on Sunday, dropping them to 4-9. The Broncs entered the game as +18.5 underdogs and failed to cover the spread.

Rider fell behind early, trailing 52-23 at halftime, but showed some fight in the 2nd half, outscoring NC State 40-37. The game’s total points of 152 went over the pre-game line of 133.5.

Broncs Offense Breakdown

Rider's offense struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 39.3% overall and 25% from three-point range, hitting only 4 of 16 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.6%, and they managed 9 assists as a team.

Jay Alvarez and T.J. Weeks Jr. each scored 17 points, with Alvarez shooting 53.3% from the field. Jayden Taylor was efficient, hitting 5 of 7 shots, including 3 of 4 from beyond the arc, while Ben Middlebrooks and Breon Pass both connected on all their three-point attempts.

Broncs Team Defense

Rider's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 89 points on 55% shooting from the field. They allowed 22 two-point baskets on 32 attempts, a 68% conversion rate.

From beyond the arc, Rider's opponents hit 7 threes on 20 attempts, shooting 35%. They also sent them to the line 34 times, where they made 24 free throws at a 70% rate. Rider gave up 8 offensive rebounds.

Jaspers vs Broncs Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across their last five road contests, Manhattan has a 3-2 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 2-3, while averaging 81 points per game.
Across the Broncs last three home games, the team averaged 68 points per game while allowing 82. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 0-3, while going 0-3 straight-up.
Through their last three games as the underdog, the Jaspers have an ATS record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 2-1.
Looking back on the team's last ten games as the favorite, the Broncs have a straight up record of 7-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 7-3.