Rider vs Manhattan Prediction 1/30/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Rider vs Manhattan Prediction for this college basketball game on Friday, January 30th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this college basketball matchup.

Manhattan Jaspers Preview

The Manhattan Jaspers have an 8-14 overall record this season and a 4-7 record in the MAAC. They are coming off a 66-57 away loss against Iona and their previous three games were a 98-92 away loss against Quinnipiac in overtime, a 74-59 home win against Siena and a 98-62 away win against Fairfield.

Offensively, Manhattan averages 75 points per game, while allowing 81 points per game defensively. The Jaspers shoot with 43% from the field and grab 33.3 rebounds per game, while dishing out 13 assists per game. They average 2.7 blocks per game and 8 steals per game defensively.

Jaden Winston leads Manhattan in scoring, with an average of 15.3 points per game, while shooting with 47.5% from the field and 83.3% from the free throw line, also leading the team in assists with 3.5 per game. Anthony Isaac is the team’s leading rebounder with 7.7 per game.

Rider Broncs Preview

The Rider Broncs have a 2-17 overall record this season and a 1-9 record in the MAAC. They are coming off a 71-61 away loss against Mount St. Mary’s and their previous three games were a 105-85 home loss against Sacred Heart, a 69-58 away loss against Saint Peter’s and a 72-68 home win against Iona.

Offensively, Rider averages 62.5 points per game, while allowing 75.6 points per game defensively. The Broncs shoot with 39% from the field and grab 37 rebounds per game, while dishing out 10.3 assists per game. They average 3.6 blocks per game and 4.9 steals per game defensively.

Flash Burton leads Rider in scoring, with an average of 13.6 points per game, while shooting with 38.1% from the field and 73.9% from the free throw line, also leading the team in assists with 2.8 per game. Caleb Smith is the team’s leading rebounder with 7.6 per game.

Rider Broncs @ Manhattan Jaspers Betting Trends: January 30, 2026

Why the Manhattan Jaspers will win

• Rider has lost 15 of its last 16 games.
• Manhattan has won five of its last six home night games against Conference opponents.
• Rider has lost the first half in 15 of its last 19 games against Conference opponents.

Why the Rider Broncs will win

• Manhattan has lost each of its last five games following a road loss.
• The road team has won four of the last five games between Rider and Manhattan.
• Manhattan has lost the first half in eight of its last nine games.

Total Points Facts

• Seven of Rider’s last eight road games have produced a total of 136 or fewer points.
• Four of the last five games between Rider and Manhattan at Draddy Gymnasium have produced a total of 146+ points.

Rider vs Manhattan Prediction

In this Rider vs Manhattan Prediction, Manhattan is coming as -6.5 home favorites. Manhattan has been the far better team this season, as they are up against a Rider squad that has only two wins in its 19 games played so far and has been winless on the road. But Manhattan has been struggling lately, with a 1-6 record in its last 7 games and are 2-5 against the spread, so I cannot trust them to cover the spread at this point, even against Rider. Both teams are 7-3 to the under in their last 10 games combined, as Rider has a bottom-10 offense in the whole nation, so I don’t expect much scoring today. Take the under 145 points.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Under 145