It will be a battle between MAAC opponents when the Rider Broncs (6-7, 1-0 MAAC) welcome the Quinnipiac Bobcats (6-6, 1-0 MAAC) to Alumni Gymnasium. The game is scheduled to get underway at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 5, 2019.
Quinnipiac Bobcats vs. Rider Broncs Free Prediction
In the Bobcats’ last contest, they were thoroughly outplayed by the No. 9 Villanova Wildcats, 86-53. Villanova out-rebounded Quinnipiac. The Wildcats had 20 offensive rebounds and 50 total rebounds, while the Bobcats had 10 and 29, respectively. Cameron Young led Quinnipiac in scoring with 18 points on 7-for-18 shooting.
The Broncs lost to the UCF Knights in their last outing, 84-70. One of UCF’s biggest strengths was getting to the free throw line. They had 45 free throw attempts, while Rider had just 24. With 14 points on 6-for-9 shooting, Dimencio Vaughn led Rider in scoring.
After the Broncs won both contests against the Bobcats last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last contest, Rider won 74-59. The Broncs had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (27.6 vs. 21.2) and had a better turnover percentage (21.4 vs. 26.1).
Vaughn has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Rider.
This game should be a matchup of opposite paces. Rider has preferred to play fast (52nd in possessions per game), while Quinnipiac has been more half-court-oriented (300th in possessions per game).
Quinnipiac Bobcats at Rider Broncs Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Rider, ATS Winner – Quinnipiac, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Quinnipiac averages 28.3 three pointers per game, which ranks 19th in the nation. Rider ranks 234th in three pointers allowed per game (26.6).
The Bobcats rank 70th in assists allowed per game (11.9) while the Broncs rank 227th (17.2).
Rider ranks 10th in steals per game (9.5) while Quinnipiac ranks 124th (6.2).
The Broncs average 35.8 rebounds per game, which ranks 147th in the NCAA. The Bobcats rank 176th in rebounds allowed per game (36.3).
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The Bobcats’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 8.0, up from 1.5 for the season.
During their last five games, the Broncs have scored an average of 79.4 points per game (2.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 79.4 points per game (1.9 above their season average).
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