| MATCHUP | Bucknell Bison | Rider Broncs |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 3-9 | 1-8 |
| Where | Alumni Gymnasium (Rider), Lawrenceville, NJ | |
| When | Tuesday, December 9, 2025 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
In this article we will formulate a Bucknell vs Rider prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, December 9th at Alumni Gymnasium in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Bucknell Bison Betting Preview
The Bucknell Bison are 2-9 this season after they lost to UMBC by a score of 73-66 in their last game. Bucknell led 26-25 at halftime, but they were outscored 48-40 in the second half for the loss. The Bison shot 39% from the field, 25% on three pointers, and 71% on free throws in the game. Amon Dorries led Bucknell with 16 points and four rebounds, while Grgur Brcic added 14 points and 16 rebounds in the loss.
Prior to that game, Bucknell lost to Akron by a score of 97-77 and Cornell by a score of 101-72. The Bison have scored 67.5 points per game with 32.6 rebounds and 12.4 assists per game, while they have allowed 80.4 points against per game this season. Amon Dorries is averaging 14.2 points and 4.1 rebounds per game, while Achile Spadone is averaging 9.1 points and 4.5 rebounds per game for the Bison. Bucknell is shooting 40.4% from the field, 73.3% on free throws, and 33.0% on three pointers this season.
Rider Broncs Betting Preview
The Rider Broncs are 1-7 this year after they lost to Quinnipiac by a score of 72-58 in their last game. Rider trailed 38-20 at halftime, but did win the second half 38-34 in the loss. The Broncs shot 39% from the field, 43% on three pointers, and 50% on free throws in the game. AB Coulibaly led Rider with 20 points and nine rebounds, while Antwan Wilson added 13 points and four rebounds in the loss.
Prior to that game, Rider lost to Merrimack by a score of 68-66 and Coppin State by a score of 68-65. The Broncs have scored 61.4 points per game with 39.4 rebounds and 8.5 assists per game, while they have allowed 77.5 points against per game this season. Zion Cruz is averaging 11.1 points and 3.4 rebounds per game, while Flash Burton is averaging 11.1 points and 3.6 rebounds per game for the Broncs. Rider is shooting 37.0% from the field, 71.2% on free throws, and 26.9% on three pointers this year.
Why the Rider Broncs will win
- Bucknell has lost each of its last nine games against non-Conference opponents.
- Rider has won four of its last five night games against the Patriot League.
- Bucknell has lost the first half in each of its last four road night games against non-Conference opponents.
Why the Bucknell Bison will win
- Rider has lost each of its last seven night games against non-Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Five of Rider’s last six home games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 138 or fewer points.
- Four of Bucknell’s last five night games against the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference have produced a total of 137 or fewer points.
Bucknell vs Rider Prediction
Both of these teams come into this contest really struggling to start this season and Rider is still looking for their first D1 win. The Broncs are shooting just 37% from the field and they have scored 65 points or fewer in four of their last five. Bucknell has lost nine games in a row and they are shooting 40% from the field. The Bison have been a little better offensively, but they have allowed 73, 97, and 101 in their last three games. Both of these teams have plenty of issues, but I am going to back Bucknell on the road, as I think they are the slightly better team.