Who's Playing

Rider @ Rutgers

Current Records: Rider 3-8; Rutgers 5-5

What to Know

The Rider Broncs will face off against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights on the road at 5 p.m. ET Saturday at Jersey Mike's Arena. Given that both teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.

Last week, the Broncs lost to the Marist Red Foxes at home by a decisive 79-67 margin.

Meanwhile, the game between RU and the Seton Hall Pirates on Sunday was not a total blowout, but with RU falling 77-63 on the road, it was darn close to turning into one. Guard Geo Baker had a pretty forgettable game, finishing with 11 points on 4-for-11 shooting in his 27 minutes on the court.

Rider have to know they'll be fighting an uphill battle given the 17 point spread they are up against. Those sticking with them against the spread have guts, to put it politely, as the squad has let down bettors in their past three games.

Rider is now 3-8 while RU sits at 5-5. Two offensive numbers to keep in mind before tip-off: The Broncs have only been able to knock down 37% percent of their shots, which is the 353rd lowest field goal percentage in college basketball. The Scarlet Knights have had an even harder time: they have only been able to knock down 40.50% percent of their shots, which is the 35th lowest field goal percentage in college basketball. It could be a slow evening.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 5 p.m. ET
  • Where: Jersey Mike's Arena -- Piscataway, New Jersey
  • TV: Big Ten Network
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $9.99

Odds

The Scarlet Knights are a big 17-point favorite against the Broncs, 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 17-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

This is the first time these teams have played each other within the last six years.