The Massachusetts Minutemen (4-0) hope to remain unbeaten when they take on the Rider Broncs (2-1) at William D. Mullins Center. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 20, 2019.
Rider Broncs at Massachusetts Minutemen ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Minutemen dismantled the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils, 89-43, while the Broncs got blown out by the Arizona State Sun Devils, 92-55.
Massachusetts dominated every stat category in the game. They had a turnover percentage of 14.6 (worse than their season average of 12.4) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 42.4 (above their season average of 21.2). Central Connecticut State was 31.1 and 22.9, respectively, for those same stats. Rider, on the other hand, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (28.6 vs. 30.0). Massachusetts received a boost from Sean East II, who contributed 15 points and six assists. Meanwhile, Stevie Jordan played a pivotal role for Rider with 15 points.
This has potential to be a sloppy game for the offense of Massachusetts. Since last season, Massachusetts ranks 255th in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 19.7 percent), while the disruptive defense of Rider has forced the 35th-most turnovers in the country (22.0 percent).
Rider Broncs at Massachusetts Minutemen Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Massachusetts, ATS Winner – Rider, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Massachusetts ranks 25th in three pointers allowed per game (19.2) while Rider ranks 294th (25.6).
- The Minutemen rank 55th in rebounds allowed per game (32.5) while the Broncs rank 236th (36.4).
- Massachusetts ranks 165th in blocks per game (3.1) while Rider ranks 186th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
- The Broncs rank 14th in steals per game (8.8) while the Minutemen rank 235th (5.4).
- Massachusetts ranks 66th in assists per game (14.6) while Rider ranks 260th in assists allowed per game (14.9).
