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Canisius @ Rider

Current Records: Canisius 7-13; Rider 6-13

What to Know

The Rider Broncs and the Canisius Golden Griffins are even-steven against one another since January of 2016 (6-6), but not for long. The Broncs and Canisius will face off in an MAAC battle at 2 p.m. ET Sunday at Alumni Gymnasium. Given that these two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.

The matchup between Rider and the Fairfield Stags this past Friday was not a total blowout, but with Rider falling 76-65 at home, it was darn close to turning into one.

Meanwhile, Canisius was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap this past Friday as they fell 72-67 to the Monmouth Hawks.

Barring any buzzer beaters, Rider is expected to win a tight contest. But bettors beware: they are only 1-6 against the spread when favored.

The Broncs are now 6-13 while the Golden Griffins sit at 7-13. Two offensive stats to keep an eye on: Rider has only been able to knock down 39.10% percent of their shots, which is the third lowest field goal percentage in college basketball. Canisius has experienced some struggles of their own as they have only been able to knock down 39.90% percent of their shots, which is the 11th lowest field goal percentage in college basketball. It could be a slow afternoon.

How To Watch

  • When: Sunday at 2 p.m. ET
  • Where: Alumni Gymnasium -- Lawrenceville, New Jersey
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $21.00

Odds

The Broncs are a slight 1.5-point favorite against the Golden Griffins, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 1.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -111

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Series History

Rider and Canisius both have six wins in their last 12 games.

  • Jan 21, 2022 - Canisius 70 vs. Rider 69
  • Mar 08, 2021 - Rider 78 vs. Canisius 76
  • Feb 07, 2020 - Rider 61 vs. Canisius 60
  • Jan 19, 2020 - Canisius 95 vs. Rider 86
  • Feb 08, 2019 - Canisius 81 vs. Rider 80
  • Jan 11, 2019 - Rider 82 vs. Canisius 73
  • Feb 18, 2018 - Rider 83 vs. Canisius 82
  • Dec 29, 2017 - Canisius 77 vs. Rider 76
  • Feb 17, 2017 - Canisius 85 vs. Rider 77
  • Jan 30, 2017 - Rider 72 vs. Canisius 66
  • Feb 07, 2016 - Canisius 67 vs. Rider 61
  • Jan 31, 2016 - Rider 79 vs. Canisius 68