Rider vs Merrimack Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 4

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  • Merrimack is a -8.5 point favorite vs Rider
  • Total (Over/Under): 135.5 points
  • Rider / Merrimack TV channel: ESPN+

The Rider Broncs visit Hammel Court to take on the Merrimack Warriors on Dec. 4. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in North Andover, MA.

Merrimack is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-115).

The Rider vs. Merrimack Over/Under is 135.5 total points.

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Rider vs. Merrimack Odds, Spread, Over/Under

Rider vs Merrimack Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Merrimack will win this college basketball game with 73.1% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Rider vs Merrimack Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Merrimack will cover the spread with 59.5% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Rider has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 13 of their last 17 away games (+8.40 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Rider has hit the Game Total Over in 11 of their last 17 away games (+4.40 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Rider has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 17 away games (+1.90 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Merrimack has hit the Game Total Under in 13 of their last 15 games at home (+10.80 Units / 65% ROI)
  • Merrimack has hit the Team Total Under in 12 of their last 15 games at home (+8.65 Units / 50% ROI)
  • Merrimack has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 12 of their last 15 games at home (+8.55 Units / 50% ROI)

Rider Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Rider has a 0-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.45 Units / -100% ROI).

  • 0-5 when betting on the Moneyline for -8 Units / -100% ROI
  • 2-3 when betting the Over for -1.3 Units / -23.64% ROI
  • 3-2 when betting the Under for +0.8 Units / 14.55% ROI

Merrimack Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Merrimack has a 4-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.5 Units / -15.15% ROI).

  • 3-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.45 Units / -22.37% ROI
  • 3-6 when betting the Over for -3.6 Units / -36.36% ROI
  • 6-3 when betting the Under for +2.7 Units / 27.27% ROI

Rider Offensive Stats & Trends:

Rider has made 5.2 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 7.6

Rider has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.5 (50 assists/ 92 TOs) this season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Rider has made 5.4 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Rider had 19.3 free throw attempts per game last season — 3rd best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 17.5

Merrimack Offensive Stats & Trends:

Rider allowed 7.7 made three-pointers per game last season — highest among MAAC Teams ; League Avg: 6.8

Rider allowed opponents to shoot 34% from three (215/637) last season — 4th best among MAAC Teams ; League Avg: 34%

Rider has allowed an average of 1.25 points per shot (480 points/384 shots) this season — 4th best among MAAC Teams ; League Avg: 1.29

Rider has allowed opponents to shoot 44% (168/384) this season — best among MAAC Teams ; League Avg: 45%

Rider Defensive Stats & Trends:

Rider has made 5.2 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 7.6

Rider has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.5 (50 assists/ 92 TOs) this season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Rider has made 5.4 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Rider had 19.3 free throw attempts per game last season — 3rd best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 17.5

Merrimack Defensive Stats & Trends:

Rider allowed 7.7 made three-pointers per game last season — highest among MAAC Teams ; League Avg: 6.8

Rider allowed opponents to shoot 34% from three (215/637) last season — 4th best among MAAC Teams ; League Avg: 34%

Rider has allowed an average of 1.25 points per shot (480 points/384 shots) this season — 4th best among MAAC Teams ; League Avg: 1.29

Rider has allowed opponents to shoot 44% (168/384) this season — best among MAAC Teams ; League Avg: 45%


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