The Rider Broncs take on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights in Piscataway, NJ. Tip-off is set for 6 p.m. ET on Big Ten Network.
Rutgers is favored by -20.5 points on the spread with a moneyline of -3000. The total is set at 140 points.
Here’s my Rider vs. Rutgers prediction and college basketball picks for November 5, 2025.
Rider vs Rutgers Prediction
My Pick: Rutgers -20.5
My Rider vs Rutgers best bet is on the Scarlet Knights to cover the spread. For all of your college basketball bets, be sure to find the best lines by using our live NCAAB odds page.
Rider vs. Rutgers Odds
| Rider Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+20.5 -110 | 140 -110o / -110u | +1400 |
| Rutgers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-20.5 -110 | 140 -110o / -110u | -3000 |
- Rider vs Rutgers spread: Rutgers -20.5
- Rider vs Rutgers over/under: 140 points
- Rider vs Rutgers moneyline: Rider +1400, Rutgers -3000
Rider vs Rutgers College Basketball Betting Preview, Betting Analysis
The "Opening Home Favs" system targets opening home favorites in college basketball, focusing on teams playing their very first game of the season.
These teams are at home, entering with a clean slate and often coming off a season with fewer than 20 wins.
Rutgers had 15 wins and 17 losses in the 2024-25 season, but despite the losing record, it was a really strong team at home.
Out of those wins, the Scarlet Knights recorded 11 at their home floor, and that tendency should remain true for this season and in this game against the Rider Broncs.
The idea is that early in the season, oddsmakers may undervalue these programs.
Playing at home offers a comfort advantage, and being listed as a favorite or pick implies early market confidence despite modest prior results. With totals capped at 149.5, this typically captures games expected to be moderately paced rather than high-scoring shootouts.
Historically, these home teams tend to outperform the spread as they seek to set the tone for a bounce-back season and reward early bettors backing them in their opener.
My Pick: Rutgers -20.5
