Rider vs Saint Peter’s Prediction 1/17/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Rider Broncs and the Saint Peter’s Peacocks meet Saturday in college basketball action from Yanitelli Center in Jersey City. Here’s a Rider vs Saint Peter’s prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best Rider vs Saint Peter’s pick. We will examine the recent form and player performances for both teams, as well as the recent betting trends and streaks pertaining to this matchup. As we conclude, we will tie it all together with a summary that produces a sensible pick for a favorable betting outcome in this game.

Rider Broncs Betting Preview

The Broncs went 1-2 over their first three games, then took losses to Texas, Houston, Coppin State, Merrimack, Quinnipiac, Bucknell, Delaware, VCU, Manhattan, Siena, Fairfield and Marist in succession over the next dozen outings. After finally getting one more win over Iona, the Broncs are sitting at 2-14 on the season so far after their first 16 outings.

In the Iona matchup on Wednesday, the Broncs entered the second half with a dominant lead 41-26. Rider was outscored 42-31 the rest of the way but managed to hang on in the end for a 72-68 victory at home. Topping the scoring in the win was Aasim Burton with 21 points, four assists and two rebounds. Zion Cruz added 16 points in 35 minutes and Shemani Fuller doubled up on 13 points with 13 rebounds and four assists.

Saint Peter’s Peacocks Betting Preview

Over on the Saint Peter’s side, they posted a spotty 4-5 run over their first nine games. The Peacocks lost to Seton Hall, VCU, Delaware, Dartmouth and Georgetown in that time. Saint Peter’s has since won five of the last six games over Centenary NJ, Fairfield, Marist, Merrimack and Quinnipiac. That gives Saint Peter’s a 9-6 record in the books across their first 15 outings of the season.

Matched up against Quinnipiac in the Wednesday game the Peacocks were hanging on by five points 38-33 in the locker room. Saint Peter’s posted 36 more points from there in an eventual win 74-70 on the road. Bryce Eaton led the team on 18 points with four assists and three boards. Both Brent Bland and Jahki Gupton added 17 points apiece, combining for 11 rebounds as well.

Rider Broncs @ Saint Peter’s Peacocks Betting Trends: January 17, 2026

Why the Saint Peter’s Peacocks will win

• Saint Peter’s has won each of its last six day games against the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.
• Rider has lost 11 of its last 12 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Rider has lost the first half in each of its last six day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Rider Broncs will win

• Saint Peter’s has lost four of its last five home games following a road win.

Rider vs Saint Peter’s Prediction

I’ll stick with Saint Peter’s but I’m probably not touching this one. The Peacocks are coming off a solid road win over a decent Quinnipiac team this week though, shooting 46 percent from the field and 80.8 percent (21-of-26) from the line. Saint Peter’s posted a 31-27 rebounding edge and 13 team assists but also had 13 turnovers. The Peacocks have won five of the last six games, scoring a nice 69 or more points in each of the victories during that time.

As for Rider, they bagged a much-needed victory at home over Iona this week. The Broncs shot 46.2 percent from the field in that one with a 40-23 rebounding edge and a 32-24 advantage on points in the paint. Rider had scored fewer than 66 points in three straight games prior to that however, so they’re not the most overwhelming offense in the world this year.

Andrew Jett's Pick: Saint Peter's Peacocks -11.5