| MATCHUP | Canisius Golden Griffins | Rider Broncs |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 8-19 | 3-22 |
| Where | Alumni Gymnasium (Rider), Lawrenceville, NJ | |
| When | Friday, February 20, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
In this article we will formulate a Canisius vs Rider prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, February 20th at Alumni Gymnasium in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Canisius Golden Griffins Betting Preview
The Canisius Golden Griffins are 8-19 (3-13) this season after they lost to Manhattan by a score of 69-65 in their last game. Canisius trailed 37-27 at halftime, but they did win the second half 39-32 in the loss. The Golden Griffins shot 40% from the field, 23% on three pointers, and 93% on free throws in the game. Mike Evbagharu led Canisius with 20 points and 11 rebounds, while Javante Edwards added 17 points and four rebounds in the loss.
Prior to that game, Canisius lost to Iona by a score of 69-63 and Quinnipiac by a score of 75-60. The Golden Griffins have scored 63.0 points per game with 33.2 rebounds and 12.1 assists per game, while they have allowed 71.1 points against per game this season. Kahlil Singleton is averaging 13.5 points and 3.1 rebounds per game, while Bryan Ndjonga is averaging 13.4 points and 5.7 rebounds per game for the Golden Griffins. Canisius is shooting 40.0% from the field, 70.2% on free throws, and 33.4% on three pointers this season.
Rider Broncs Betting Preview
The Rider Broncs are 3-22 (2-14) this year after they lost to Sacred Heart by a score of 86-75 in their last game. Rider trailed 49-30 at halftime, but they did score 45 points in the second half in the loss. The Broncs shot 44% from the field, 47% on three pointers, and 73% on free throws in the game. Zion Cruz led Rider with 22 points and six rebounds, while Flash Burton added 21 points and two assists in the loss.
Prior to that game, Rider lost to Mount St. Mary’s by a score of 65-55 and Merrimack by a score of 73-47. The Broncs have scored 63.5 points per game with 35.4 rebounds and 10.4 assists per game, while they have allowed 76.6 points against per game this season. Flash Burton is averaging 14.5 points and 2.9 assists per game, while Zion Cruz is averaging 13.3 points and 3.1 rebounds per game for the Broncs. Rider is shooting 39.8% from the field, 69.1% on free throws, and 27.8% on three pointers this year.
Why the Rider Broncs will win
- Canisius has lost each of its last 11 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Rider has won four of its last five home games against Canisius at Alumni Gymnasium.
- Rider has won the first half in each of its last four games against Canisius at Alumni Gymnasium.
Why the Canisius Golden Griffins will win
- Rider has lost 12 of its last 13 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Rider’s last three night games have produced a total of 133 or fewer points.
Canisius vs Rider Prediction
Rider comes into this matchup with just three wins on the season, but they are a small favorite at home in this one. The Broncs are shooting 40% from the field and they have scored 55 points or fewer in three of their last four. Canisius is just one game better than Rider in the standings and they have scored 65 points or fewer in five straight games. I don’t like either side in this matchup, so I guess I will back Rider at home, but I don’t love it.