| MATCHUP | Rider Broncs | Siena Saints |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 4-24 | 19-11 |
| Where | MVP Arena, Albany, NY | |
| When | Sunday, March 1, 2026 | |
| Time | 02:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
In this article we will formulate a Rider vs Siena prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, March 1st at MVP Arena in Albany, New York. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Rider Broncs Betting Preview
The Rider Broncs are 4-24 (3-16) this season after they lost to Iona by a score of 80-58 in their last game. Rider trailed 40-30 at halftime and they only scored 28 points in the second half in the loss. The Broncs shot 31% from the field, 17% on three pointers, and 70% on free throws in the game. Zion Cruz led Rider with 25 points and two rebounds, while Flash Burton added 13 points and five rebounds in the loss.
Prior to that game, Rider defeated Niagara by a score of 67-62, but lost to Canisius by a score of 72-66 before that. The Broncs have scored 63.5 points per game with 35.1 rebounds and 10.3 assists per game, while they have allowed 76.0 points against per game this season. Flash Burton is averaging 14.9 points and 3.1 rebounds per game, while Zion Cruz is averaging 13.7 points and 3.0 rebounds per game for the Broncs. Rider is shooting 39.5% from the field, 69.4% on free throws, and 27.5% on three pointers this season.
Siena Saints Betting Preview
The Siena Saints are 19-11 (12-7) this year after they lost to Fairfield by a score of 72-58 in their last game. Siena trailed 37-23 at halftime, but did tie the second half at 35 in the loss. The Saints shot 35% from the field, 17% on three pointers, and 83% on free throws in the game. Gavin Doty led Siena with 26 points and seven rebounds, while Justice Shoats added nine points and six assists in the loss.
Prior to that game, Siena defeated St. Peter’s by a score of 72-63, but lost to Merrimack by a score of 79-72 before that. The Saints have scored 70.6 points per game with 33.6 rebounds and 13.2 assists per game, while they have allowed 66.6 points against per game this season. Gavin Doty is averaging 17.7 points and 7.2 rebounds per game, while Justice Shoats is averaging 12.9 points and 4.4 assists per game for the Saints. Siena is shooting 46.3% from the field, 75.7% on free throws, and 29.7% on three pointers this year.
Why the Siena Saints will win
- Rider has lost each of its last seven road day games against the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.
- Siena has won 11 of its last 12 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Siena has won the first half in 10 of its last 11 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the last four games between Rider and Siena at MVP Arena have produced a total of 137 or fewer points.
- Five of Rider’s last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents at MVP Arena have produced a total of 137 or fewer points.
Rider vs Siena Prediction
Rider comes into this matchup with just three conference wins on the season and they are last in the conference standings. The Broncs are shooting 40% from the field and they have scored 66 points or fewer in four of their last five. Siena has alternated wins and losses over their last five games, but did score just 58 points in their last game. The Saints are shooting 46% from the field, but this is a lot of points to cover against a team that has kept games somewhat close recently. Take Rider and the points here.