Who's Playing

Rider @ Niagara

Current Records: Rider 5-12; Niagara 8-9

What to Know

The Rider Broncs are on the road again Sunday and play against the Niagara Purple Eagles at 1 p.m. ET Jan. 23 at Gallagher Center. The teams split their matchups last year, with Rider winning the first 76-70 and Niagara taking the second 66-55.

The Broncs were just a bucket short of a win this past Friday and fell 70-69 to the Canisius Golden Griffins.

Meanwhile, the Purple Eagles were within striking distance but couldn't close the gap this past Friday as they fell 74-68 to the St. Peter's Peacocks.

Rider is expected to lose this next one by 7. True fans might be the only ones betting on them, currently 4-11-1 ATS, to cover the spread.

The losses put Rider at 5-12 and Niagara at 8-9. The Broncs are 3-8 after losses this year, Niagara 5-3.

How To Watch

  • When: Sunday at 1 p.m. ET
  • Where: Gallagher Center -- Niagara, New York
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Purple Eagles are a solid 7-point favorite against the Broncs, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Purple Eagles as a 7.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Rider have won eight out of their last 11 games against Niagara.

  • Jan 09, 2021 - Niagara 66 vs. Rider 55
  • Jan 08, 2021 - Rider 76 vs. Niagara 70
  • Feb 09, 2020 - Rider 73 vs. Niagara 58
  • Jan 17, 2020 - Niagara 70 vs. Rider 68
  • Feb 22, 2019 - Rider 97 vs. Niagara 81
  • Jan 13, 2019 - Rider 104 vs. Niagara 84
  • Dec 31, 2017 - Rider 99 vs. Niagara 76
  • Jan 28, 2017 - Niagara 80 vs. Rider 67
  • Jan 08, 2017 - Rider 89 vs. Niagara 78
  • Feb 14, 2016 - Rider 77 vs. Niagara 59
  • Feb 05, 2016 - Rider 66 vs. Niagara 60