The West Virginia Mountaineers (3-2) take on the Rider Broncs (2-1) at WVU Coliseum. The game begins at 6:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 28, 2018.
Rider Broncs vs. West Virginia Mountaineers ATS Prediction
The Broncs come in on a high note after thoroughly outplaying the Wagner Seahawks in their last contest, 89-65. The Broncs had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (37.1 vs. 14.3) and had a much better free throw rate (0.305 vs. 0.173). Rider was lifted by Dimencio Vaughn, who recorded 19 points and seven rebounds.
In the Mountaineers’ last game, they were victorious over the Valparaiso Crusaders, 88-76. The Mountaineers had a solid turnover percentage of 8.6 (better than their season average of 20.4), while the Crusaders had a free throw rate of 0.125 (below their season average of 0.292). With 26 points and 10 rebounds, West Virginia’s Sagaba Konate had a solid game.
The high-octane offense of West Virginia will square off against the mid-tier defense of Rider. Dating back to last season, the Mountaineers rank 30th in offensive efficiency, while the Broncs are 218th in defensive efficiency. The Mountaineers should have the advantage on that end of the court. Also, the Broncs could control the offensive glass in this contest as they rank 42nd in the country in offensive rebounding percentage at 33.5 percent. The Mountaineers, meanwhile, rank 253rd in defensive rebounding percentage (70.0 percent).
Rider Broncs at West Virginia Mountaineers ATS Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – West Virginia, ATS Winner – Rider, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
West Virginia ranks 61st in three pointers attempted per game (24.7) while Rider ranks 319th in three pointers allowed per game (25.9).
The Mountaineers rank 14th in blocks per game (5.2) while the Broncs rank 255th in blocks allowed per game (4.7).
West Virginia ranks 62nd in assists per game (15.2) while Rider ranks 274th in assists allowed per game (15.0).
The Mountaineers average 38.2 rebounds per game, which ranks 51st in the country. The Broncs rank 247th in rebounds allowed per game (36.6).
West Virginia ranks 19th in steals per game (7.8) while Rider ranks 149th in steals allowed per game (6.2).
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