Rider at Washington State College Basketball Picks & Predictions 12/17/2018

Monday, December 17, 2018

Beasley Coliseum

Get todays College basketball odds and lines on this game.

The Rider Broncs travel to Beasley Coliseum to play the Washington State Cougars on Monday, December 17, 2018. The opening line for this matchup has Rider as 2 point favorites.

Rider comes into this game with an overall record of 4-3. They currently have a point differential of 4.1 as they are averaging 78.1 points per game while giving up 74.0 per contest. Washington State has an overall mark of 5-3. They are averaging 83.5 points per contest and giving up 75.0, which is a point differential of 8.5.

Valuable Rider Broncs Betting Trends

The Rider Broncs are 2-5-0 against the spread

The Rider Broncs are 4-3-0 against the over/under

Important Washington State Cougars Betting Trends

The Washington State Cougars are 5-3-0 against the spread

The Washington State Cougars are 5-3-0 against the over/under

Key Rider Broncs Injuries

No key injuries to report

Key Washington State Cougars Injuries

No key injuries to report

Player Spotlight

Dimencio Vaughn averages 13.7 points per game in 27.9 minutes per contest. He averages 1.7 assists per contest and 5.7 rebounds per game. His field goal percentage is 50% for the year while his free throw percentage is 64%. Jordan Allen comes into this contest averaging 14.0 points per game while playing 28.6 minutes per night. He pulls down 2.9 rebounds per game and dishes out 1.1 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 54% while his free throw percentage is at 70%.

Player Spotlight

CJ Elleby averages 14.4 points per game and he sees the court an average of 28.5 minutes per contest. He also averages 7.9 rebounds per contest and 3.0 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 47% and his free throw percentage is 69%. Robert Franks averages 24.4 points per game while playing 32.9 minutes per contest. He grabs 8.0 rebounds per game and has 2.4 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 54% and his free throw percentage is at 67%.

Useful Team Statistics

The Broncs allow 74.0 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 240th in Division 1. They also allow a 43% shooting percentage and a 32% average from behind the arc, ranking them 186th and 126th in those defensive categories. Opponents average 38.0 rebounds a game which ranks 283rd, and they give up 15.9 assists per contest which puts them in 316th place in the NCAA. They force 18.3 turnovers per game which ranks them 342nd in the nation. Rider averages 78.1 points per contest this season, which ranks them 97th in the country. Their average scoring margin is 4.1 and their shooting percentage is 46% as a team, which has them ranked 127th. Behind the arc they shoot 42% which is good for 7th in D-1. They average 37.3 rebounds per game and 16.4 assists per contest, which ranks them 149th and 42nd in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 86th with 14.9 per game.

Useful Team Statistics

The Cougars surrender 75.0 points per contest, which ranks them 255th in the NCAA. Their defense allows a 42% shooting percentage and a 33% average from 3-point range, ranking them 140th and 151st in those defensive statistics. They rank 252nd with 14.3 assists allowed per contest, and 302nd with 38.5 rebounds surrendered per game. The Cougars are 178th in Division 1 in forcing turnovers with 14.0 per game. Washington State is 33rd in the country with 83.5 points per game this year. They are 129th in the D-1 in shooting at 46%, while their average scoring margin is 8.5. They shoot 36% from 3-point range, which is good for 128th in the nation. They are 120th in the country in rebounding with 37.9 boards per game and 20th in assists per contest with 18.0. The Cougars are 304th in turnovers per game with 11.6.

Advanced Statistics

The Broncs have an offensive rating of 103.4, which is ranked 201st. They are 34th in college basketball in pace with 75.5 possessions per 40 minutes, and their eFG% of 53% is 120th. As a unit they are 219th in the nation in true shooting percentage with 54% and they shoot 3-pointers on 33% of their shot attempts, ranking 302nd in D-1. Rider is 142nd in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 17 times per 100 possessions.

Advanced Statistics

Washington State is 330th in college basketball in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 13.6 times per 100 possessions. The Cougars are 60th in the country in offensive rating with 112.1. In terms of pace they are 56th in Division 1 with 74.5 possessions per 40 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 55% is 78th. As a team they are 113th in D-1 in true shooting percentage with 56% and they shoot 3-pointers on 46% of their shots, ranking 34th in the nation.

Who will win tonight's Rider/Washington State college basketball game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take Washington State +2

Get $60 worth of FREE premium member picks. No Obligation. No Salesman. No Credit Card. Fast Sign up with Instant Access Click Here

Read more articles by Guy Bruhn