Dec 28, 2024; Queens, New York, USA;  Delaware Fightin Blue Hens guard Niels Lane (4) dunks in the first half against the St. John's Red Storm at Carnesecca Arena. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
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Rider vs Delaware Prediction 12/16/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

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MATCHUP Rider Broncs Delaware Blue Hens
Team Records 1-8 3-7
Where Bob Carpenter Center, Newark, DE
When Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Time 07:00 PM EST
TV ESPN+

In this article, we will formulate a Rider vs Delaware Prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, December 16th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Delaware Blue Hens Preview


Delaware Blue Hens have a 3-7 record this season and are sitting on the 12th place of the Conference USA. They have a 1-3 home record and are coming off a 66-88 home loss against Cal State Northridge. Their previous three games were a 70-58 away win against George Washington, a 72-75 away loss against Delaware State and a 66-89 home loss against Iona.

Offensively, Delaware averages 68.7 points per game, while allowing 75.3 points per game defensively. The Blue Hens shoot with 44% from the field and grab 32.9 rebounds per game, while dishing out 14.1 assists per game. They average 3.6 blocks per game and 6.1 steals per game defensively. C. Bliss leads Delaware in scoring, with an average of 14.8 points per game, while shooting with 38.2% from the field and 84.8% from the free throw line.

Rider Broncs Preview


Rider Broncs have a 1-8 record this season and are sitting on the 13th place of the Metro Atlantic Athletic. They have a 0-6 away record and are coming off a 38-51 home loss against Bucknell. Their previous three games were a 58-72 away loss against Quinnipiac, a 66-68 away loss against Merrimack and a 65-68 home loss against Coppin State.

Offensively, Rider averages 58.8 points per game, while allowing 74.6 points per game defensively. The Broncs shoot with 37% from the field and grab 38.6 rebounds per game, while dishing out 7.9 assists per game. They average 4.3 blocks per game and 5.8 steals per game defensively. Z. Cruz leads Rider in scoring, with an average of 11.1 points per game, while shooting with 34.5% from the field and 68.8% from the free throw line.

Rider Broncs @ Delaware Blue Hens Betting Trends: December 16, 2025


Why the Delaware Blue Hens will win

  • Rider has lost each of its last 11 games against non-Conference opponents.
  • Delaware has won each of its last 10 Tuesday games at Bob Carpenter Center.
  • Rider has lost the first half in each of its last seven road games against non-Conference opponents.

Why the Rider Broncs will win

  • Delaware has lost six of its last seven games at Bob Carpenter Center.
  • The road team has won each of the last three games between Rider and Delaware.
  • Delaware has lost the first half in five of its last six games at Bob Carpenter Center.

Total Points Facts

  • Each of Delaware’s last 14 games at Bob Carpenter Center have produced a total of 133+ points.
  • Each of Rider’s last six road games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 134+ points.

Rider vs Delaware Prediction


In this Rider vs Delaware Prediction, Delaware is coming as -8.5 home favorites. Delaware has been the better team this season, mainly because Rider has been atrocious so far, with just one win in their nine games played. Rider has also been terrible against the spread with a 1-6-1 record this season and has been the worst offensive team in the entire country with just 58.8 points per game scored. Delaware is scoring almost 10 points per game more than Rider and I expect them to take care of business at home today. Take Delaware and lay the points at home.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Delaware -8.5

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