Rider vs Rutgers Prediction 11/5/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Rider vs Rutgers Prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, November 5th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights Preview

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights finished last season a 15-17 record and were placed 11th in the Big Ten with an 8-12 conference record. The Scarlet Knights were 15-16-1 against the spread, and 18-12-2 in over/under, having a 11-5 home record and a 3-8 away record.

Offensively last season, Rutgers scored 77.0 points per game, which ranked 90th in the nation, while defensively, they allowed 77.6 points per game (319th). The Scarlet Knights shot with 44.6% from the field (173rd), and with 32.9% from beyond the arc (243rd). They shot with 71.8% from the free throw line (198th), and grabbed 35.3 rebounds per game (133rd), while dishing out 12.9 assists per game (235th) and committing 10.9 turnovers per game (100th).

Dylan Harper led Rutgers in scoring last season, with an average of 19.4 points, 4.6 rebounds and 4.0 assists. Airious Bailey followed with 17.6 points, 7.2 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game, while Lathan Sommerville added 8.2 points, 4.1 rebounds per game.

Rider Broncs Preview

The Rider Broncs are coming off a 53-87 loss on the road against Virginia. The Broncs shot with 43.0% from the field and with 31.2% from beyond the arc. They made 72.2% of their free throws and grabbed 34 rebounds, while dishing out 12 assists and committing 11 turnovers. They had 7 fast break points and 16 points in the paint.

Cole McCabe, Davis Bynum, Mohamad Diallo, Flash Burton and Zion Cruz were the starting five for Rider, with Burton being the top scorer with 17 points and 6 rebounds, while shooting with 46.2% from the field. Zion Cruz followed with 7 points and 2 rebounds, while shooting with 33.3% from the field.

Rider Broncs @ Rutgers Scarlet Knights Betting Trends: November 5, 2025

Why the Rutgers Scarlet Knights will win

• Rutgers has won each of its last 13 games against non-Conference opponents at Jersey Mike’s Arena.
• Rider has lost each of its last seven games against the Big Ten Conference.
• Rider has lost the first half in each of its last eight games against the Big Ten Conference.

Why the Rider Broncs will win

• Rutgers has lost each of its last three night games.

Rider vs Rutgers Prediction

In their previous meeting back in 2022, Rutgers won 76-46 at home and have won their last four meetings against Rider, including their last three at home.

In this Rider vs Rutgers Prediction, Rutgers is coming as -18 home favorites. Rutgers had a mediocre season last year, but they were good at home and have been dominating Rider in their recent meetings. Rider is playing their second game of the season and they were blown out in their season opener, losing by 34 points in Virginia and are now playing their second straight game on the road to start the season. I don’t expect Rider to pose a threat to Rutgers’ home season opener, so take Rutgers to win and cover in this one.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Rutgers -18