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Robert Morris Colonials vs. Rider Broncs ATS Preview 12/15/18

Nov 10, 2017; Columbus, OH, USA; Robert Morris Colonials head coach Andrew Toole during the first half against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Value City Arena. The Buckeyes won 95-64. Mandatory Credit: Joe Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports

The Rider Broncs (3-3) take on the Robert Morris Colonials (4-6) at Alumni Gymnasium. The game can be seen on ESPN 3 at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 15, 2018.

Robert Morris Colonials at Rider Broncs ATS Prediction

In the Colonials’ last contest, they were thoroughly outplayed by the USC Trojans, 83-62. One of USC’s biggest strengths was getting to the charity stripe. They made 25 trips to the line, while Robert Morris went just 11 times. Koby Thomas had a good game for Robert Morris, finishing with 16 points and 10 rebounds.

The Broncs fell to the UCF Knights in their last matchup, 84-70. One of UCF’s largest advantages 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 was Rider’s leading scorer.

The Colonials won the sole contest against the Broncs last season, 78-75. Robert Morris was lights out from beyond the arc (11-27; 40.7 percent). Rider, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (47.7 vs. 27.8).

It will be a showdown of opposite styles as the fast-breaking Broncs will look to push the more grind-it-out Colonials. Since last season, the Broncs rank 32nd in possessions per game while the Colonials are 246th.

Robert Morris Colonials vs. Rider Broncs Betting Pick

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Notes

Betting Notes (2017-Present):

Rider ranks 49th in rebounds per game (38.9) while Robert Morris ranks 264th (34.7).

The Colonials rank 74th in three pointers allowed per game (19.7) while the Broncs rank 246th (25.8).

Robert Morris ranks 50th in blocks allowed per game (3.5) while Rider ranks 187th (4.6).

The Colonials rank 99th in assists allowed per game (12.4) while the Broncs rank 226th (15.3).

Robert Morris ranks 46th in steals allowed per game (6.3) while Rider ranks 106th (6.1).

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