The Northern Colorado Bears (6-3) battle against the Rider Broncs (4-5) in the Las Vegas Invite at Orleans Arena. The game gets underway at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 22, 2018.
Northern Colorado Bears vs. Rider Broncs ATS Prediction
In the Bears’ last contest, they dismantled the Colorado College Tigers, 126-56. The Bears had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (35.7 vs. 8.8) and had a much better free throw rate (0.338 vs. 0.100). Northern Colorado rallied around Trent Harris, who was the top scorer from either team with 33 points on 11-for-15 shooting.
The Broncs fell to the UCF Knights in their last game, 84-70. Getting to the free throw line was one of UCF’s largest strengths. They made 45 trips to the line, while Rider went just 24 times. With 14 points on 6-for-9 shooting, Dimencio Vaughn led Rider in scoring.
Rider may have difficulty getting to the free throw line in this contest. The Broncs rank 276th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.244, while Northern Colorado ranks 21st in FTA rate allowed (0.230) dating back to last season. Furthermore, the Bears’ 12th-ranked offense (effective field goal percentage of 0.549) will clash against the Broncs’ 286th-ranked defense (effective field goal percentage allowed of 0.528).
Northern Colorado Bears vs. Rider Broncs Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Northern Colorado, ATS Winner – Rider, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Northern Colorado ranks 10th in three pointers allowed per game (15.3) while Rider ranks 236th (25.9).
The Bears rank fifth in rebounds allowed per game (34.4) while the Broncs rank 196th (36.9).
Rider ranks 12th in steals per game (7.9) while Northern Colorado ranks 181st (5.2).
The Bears rank 50th in blocks allowed per game (2.8) while the Broncs rank 131st (4.5).
Northern Colorado ranks 149th in assists per game (12.1) while Rider ranks 205th in assists allowed per game (15.2).
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