It will be a battle between Metro Atlantic Athletic opponents when the Marist Red Foxes (5-22) welcome the Rider Broncs (11-17) to McCann Center. Action begins at 7:00 pm ET on Tuesday, Feb. 23.
The Red Foxes were beaten by Canisius 81-66 on Saturday. David Knudsen finished with 16 points to lead the team. The Broncs, meanwhile, are coming off a deflating 84-64 loss to Siena on Friday. Khalil Alford played well for Rider, registering 18 points, six rebounds, and one block.
Over the last five games, Kahlil Thomas has been hot for the Broncs. During that stretch, he has averaged 17.2 points, 9.6 rebounds, 1.0 assist, and 1.0 block.
This is the second game of the season between these two teams, with the Broncs winning the first matchup 102-100. Teddy Okereafor had a standout performance in the victory, putting up 38 points, seven rebounds, eight assists, one steal, and one three-pointer.
The Red Foxes enter the game with records of 5-22 Straight Up (SU) and 11-10-1 Against The Spread (ATS). The Marist defense has been on fire lately, allowing an average of 64.2 points per game, well under their season average of 79.4.
In the other locker room, the Broncs head into the game with records of 10-14 ATS and 11-17 SU. The Rider defense as a whole has been firing on all cylinders so far, ranking 13th in Division I with only 64.5 points allowed per road game.
Rider beat Marist in their most recent meeting this season, moving its SU record against Marist to 8-2 in their most recent head-to-head meetings. Additionally, Rider leads the matchup ATS with a record of 6-4. Rider held the edge in field goals, rebounds, and three-pointers one time in the last five game, while Marist wasn’t able to do so in that span.
Predictions: SU Winner – Rider, ATS Winner – Rider
Notes
Marist scores an average of just 71.1 points per game (ranked 178th). Rider ranks 69th in points allowed, giving up 67.9 points per game.
Rider lost its last game by a 20-point margin. In games decided by a margin of 18 points or more, Marist is 0-5. Rider is 4-2 in blowouts this season.
The Marist Red Foxes average a field goal percentage of 41.5% this season. The Rider Broncs have a subpar record of 3-10 when opponents have a FG% of 41.5% or greater.
The Marist Red Foxes rank lower for their field goal percentage (293rd) than they do for their effective field goal percentage (241st), but the Rider Broncs have a better FG% ranking (212th) than eFG% ranking (232nd).
On average, Marist makes 4.7 steals per game. Rider is a poor 10-16 when it gives up at least 4 steals.
