| MATCHUP | Manhattan Jaspers | Rider Broncs |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 5-8 | 1-10 |
| Where | Alumni Gymnasium (Rider), Lawrenceville, NJ | |
| When | Monday, December 29, 2025 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Rider Broncs Preview
Rider Broncs have a 1-10 record this season and are sitting in 13th place of the MAAC. They have a 0-5 home record and are coming off a 100-79 away loss against VCU. Their previous three games were a 65-57 away loss against Delaware, a 51-38 home loss against Bucknell, and a 72-58 away loss against Quinnipiac.
Offensively, Rider averages 60.5 points per game, while allowing 76 points per game defensively. The Broncs shoot with 38% from the field and grab 37.5 rebounds per game, while dishing out 8.6 assists per game. They average 3.8 blocks per game and 5.5 steals per game defensively.
Zaakir Cruz leads Rider in scoring, with an average of 11 points per game, while shooting with 33.1% from the field and 65% from the free throw line. Curtis Smith leads the team in rebounds with 6.8 per game, while Frederick Burton adds a team-high 2 assists per game.
Manhattan Jaspers Preview
Manhattan Jaspers have a 5-8 record this season and are sitting in 7th place of the MAAC. They have a 1-3 away record and are coming off an 87-81 home win against Presbyterian. Their previous three games were a 75-68 home loss against Furman, an 82-53 away loss against Fordham, and an 80-68 away loss against Marist.
Offensively, Manhattan averages 78.2 points per game, while allowing 83.4 points per game defensively. The Jaspers shoot with 44% from the field and grab 33.5 rebounds per game, while dishing out 13.8 assists per game. They average 3.1 blocks per game and 8.5 steals per game defensively.
Jaylin Winston leads Manhattan in scoring, with an average of 15.2 points per game, while shooting with 46.8% from the field and 86.2% from the free throw line. Alex Isaac leads the team in rebounds with 6.4 per game, while Jaylin Winston also leads the team in assists with 3.5 per game.
Manhattan Jaspers @ Rider Broncs Betting Trends: December 29, 2025
Why the Rider Broncs will win
- Manhattan has lost each of its last seven night games at Alumni Gymnasium.
- Rider has won nine of its last 10 home games against Manhattan at Alumni Gymnasium.
- The home team has won the first half in seven of Rider’s last eight games.
Why the Manhattan Jaspers will win
- Rider has lost each of its last eight games.
- The road team has won three of the last four games between Manhattan and Rider.
- Rider has lost the first half in 10 of its last 11 games against Conference opponents.
Manhattan vs Rider Prediction
In this Manhattan vs Rider Prediction, Manhattan is coming as -3.5 road favorites. Manhattan has been the better team this season, as they have a better overall record , with Rider having just one win in their 11 games played. Riders sole win has been at home this season, while Manhattan has been winless on the road and 2-6 in their last 8 games. Rider might be terrible offensively, but they have been superior defensively, allowing 7.4 points less than Manhattan, so I expect them to keep this one close. Take Rider and get the +3.5 points at home.