The Rider Broncs (12-13, 7-6 MAAC) welcome the Monmouth Hawks (10-16, 9-4 MAAC) to Alumni Gymnasium. The Broncs look to put an end to their five-game losing streak. Action starts at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, February 15, 2019.
Monmouth Hawks vs. Rider Broncs ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Broncs were beaten by the Quinnipiac Bobcats, 98-88, while the Hawks were victorious over the Fairfield Stags, 61-49.
Monmouth dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had an effective field goal percentage of 0.464 (above their season average of 0.448) and a turnover percentage of 17.0 (better than their season average of 19.1). For those same stats, Fairfield had marks of 0.314 and 18.6, respectively. Rider, meanwhile, had a much better turnover percentage (12.5 vs. 18.7). Rider’s Stevie Jordan led the way, putting up 17 points and nine rebounds. Meanwhile, Monmouth received a boost from Ray Salnave, who recorded 17 points and seven rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Diago Quinn led the Hawks to a 75-71 victory. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 17 points. Monmouth launched 10 three pointers, making four of them (40.0 percent), while Rider was just 4-21 (19.0 percent).
It will be a matchup of contrasting styles as the fast-breaking Broncs (ranked 44th in the country in possessions per game) will look to push the more methodical Hawks (223rd in possessions per game). Moreover, the Hawks rank 318th in turnover percentage (21.8 percent), while the Broncs rank 27th in opponents’ turnover percentage (23.1 percent).
Monmouth at Rider Free Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Rider, ATS Winner – Monmouth, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Rider ranks 11th in steals per game (9.0) while Monmouth ranks 151st in steals allowed per game (6.9).
- The Broncs rank 101st in rebounds per game (36.7) while the Hawks rank 150th in rebounds allowed per game (35.0).
- Rider ranks 125th in blocks per game (3.2) while Monmouth ranks 149th in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
- The Broncs rank 115th in assists per game (13.9) while the Hawks rank 249th (10.8).
- Rider ranks 224th in three pointers attempted per game (20.2) while Monmouth ranks 295th (16.0).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Hawks have scored an average of 60.6 points per game (3.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 60.2 points per game (10.9 below their season average).
- The Broncs have been outscored by an average of 4.8 points in their last five games. For the season, Rider has defeated opponents by an average of 0.8 points.
