Rider vs Marist Prediction 2/5/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Rider vs Marist Prediction for this college basketball game on Thursday, February 5th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this college basketball matchup.

Marist Red Foxes Preview

The Marist Red Foxes have a 15-7 overall record this season and a 9-4 record in the MAAC. They are coming off a 58-46 away win against Niagara and their previous three games were an 88-86 overtime away win against Canisius, a 71-64 home win against Quinnipiac and a 69-50 away loss against Siena.

Offensively, Marist averages 71 points per game, while allowing 63 points per game defensively. The Red Foxes shoot with 45% from the field and grab 35.8 rebounds per game, while dishing out 15.5 assists per game. They average 2.8 blocks per game and 7.4 steals per game defensively.

Elijah Lewis leads Marist in scoring, with an average of 12.6 points per game, while shooting with 48.1% from the field and 83.5% from the free throw line. Jaden Daughtry is the team’s leading rebounder with 5.7 per game. Justin Menard leads the team in assists with 3.5 per game.

Rider Broncs Preview

The Rider Broncs have a 3-18 overall record this season and a 2-10 record in the MAAC. They are coming off an 81-78 home win against Saint Peter’s and their previous three games were a 95-90 away loss against Manhattan, a 71-61 away loss against Mount St. Mary’s and a 105-85 home loss against Sacred Heart.

Offensively, Rider averages 64.7 points per game, while allowing 76.6 points per game defensively. The Broncs shoot with 40% from the field and grab 36.4 rebounds per game, while dishing out 10.7 assists per game. They average 3.6 blocks per game and 5 steals per game defensively.

Flash Burton leads Rider in scoring, with an average of 14.2 points per game, while shooting with 38.3% from the field and 75.9% from the free throw line, also leading the team in assists with 3.2 per game. Caleb Smith is the team’s leading rebounder with 7.2 per game.

Rider Broncs @ Marist Red Foxes Betting Trends: February 5, 2026

Why the Marist Red Foxes will win

• Rider has lost 10 of its last 11 night games.
• Marist has won eight of its last nine home games.
• Marist has won the first half in seven of its last eight night games at McCann Arena.

Why the Rider Broncs will win

• Rider has won seven of its last eight road games against Marist.
• The road team has won the first half in four of Marist’s last five games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Marist’s last seven Thursday games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 132 or fewer points.
• Five of Rider’s last six road games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 134 or fewer points.

Rider vs Marist Prediction

In this Rider vs Marist Prediction, Marist is coming as -15.5 home favorites. Marist has been the far better team this season and have been excellent at home, while Rider has been winless in its 12 road games. Marist has been playing very good basketball lately and are 7-2 in their last 9 games, while Rider has been terrible with a 2-8 record in its last 10 games and has been very bad against the spread this season, with a 7-13 ATS record. Rider also has a terrible defense, ranking on the bottom-20 of the nation in points scored, so the value here lies with the home team. Take Marist and lay the points.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Marist -15.5