Saint Peter’s vs Rider Prediction 1/31/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Saint Peter’s vs Rider Prediction for this college basketball game on Friday, January 31st, at the Rider University Alumni Gym. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Peacocks’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Broncs’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Saint Peter’s

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Rider

-Recent betting trends in games played between Siant Peter’s and Rider

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Peacocks and Broncs. 

How Does Saint Peter’s Bounce Back?

Saint Peter’s faced off against Merrimack in the last game and they didn’t play that well. Saint Peter’s scored 37 points, and even though the defense gave up only 48 points, they still found a way to pick up the victory. No one scored in double figures for Saint Peter’s and they are going to need a more balanced attack here. Two games ago against Sacred Heart, they played better and were able to pick up the 66-61 victory. 

Saint Peter’s comes into this game with a 7-9 record overall and they have gone 8-7 against the spread. The over has hit in 6 of the 15 games played so far this season. Saint Peter’s is averaging 65.1 points while their defense is giving up 63.1 points per game. The offense is ranked 350th in the league while the defense is ranked 15th. As a team, they are shooting 40.18 percent from the field which is 352nd in the league. Marcus Randolph is averaging 14.2 points while shooting 36 percent from the field. 

Why Saint Peter’s Will Beat Rider

• Rider has lost each of its last five games at Alumni Gymnasium following a road loss.
• The road team has won five of Saint Peter’s’ last six games.
• Rider has lost the first half in six of its last eight night games.

Rider Has Lost Two Straight

Rider is struggling heading into this game and they have lost two straight games. Two games ago against Iona, they lost 73-67, and in the last game against Quinnipiac, they lost 75-64. Rider had four different players that put up at least 10 points. Tariq Ingraham had a strong game putting up 15 points, 14 rebounds, and three assists. Rider was actually leading 42-39 at halftime but in the second half, they blew it. 

Rider currently sits with a 7-13 record overall and they have gone 8-12 against the spread. The offense is averaging 65.1 points while their defense is giving up 63.1 points per game. The offense is ranked 350th in the league while the defense is ranked 15th best in the league. They are averaging 11.9 assists per game which is 314th in the league. T.J. Weeks Jr is averaging 13.1 points while shooting 38.5 percent from the field. 

Why Rider Will Beat Saint Peter’s

• Saint Peter’s has lost each of its last five night games against the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.
• Rider has won five of its last six home games against Saint Peter’s at Alumni Gymnasium.

Saint Peter’s vs Rider Prediction

Saint Peter’s offense has been a major issue heading into this game, and obviously, it has been an issue most of the season. They are averaging 65.1 points per game but they aren’t going to get close to that number here. Rider and Saint Peter’s are both going to struggle to get any sort of offense going here and this game will be lower-scoring. Back the under to cash here with ease.

Shane Mickle's Pick: Under