Fairfield vs Rider Picks and Prediction – 2/22/2025

On Friday, the Fairfield Stags (9-17) face off against the Rider Broncs (10-16) at the Rider Alumni Gymnasium in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. Get ready for the college basketball season with our college basketball picks.

Rider comes into this matchup on a one-game losing streak and has dropped three of their last five games. In their narrow 66-65 loss to Saint Peter’s, T.J. Weeks Jr. led Rider with 16 points. For the season, Weeks Jr. has been the team’s top scorer, averaging 13.9 points per game. Behind him, Jay Alvarez is the second-highest scorer, contributing an average of 11.2 points per game. Tariq Ingraham is Rider’s leading rebounder, pulling down an average of 6.6 rebounds per contest. Meanwhile, Ruben Rodriguez has been the team’s assist leader, dishing out 3 assists per game. Over the past five games, Rider has struggled defensively, giving up an average of 70.2 points per game. The Broncs are aiming to break their current one-game losing streak and secure their seventh win in conference play this season. On the whole, Rider scores an average of 65.8 points per game.

Fairfield enters this game on a three-game losing streak and has dropped four of their last five games. In their 80-67 defeat to Manhattan, Prophet Johnson had a standout performance, scoring 23 points for Fairfield. Johnson has been the team’s leading scorer this season, averaging 11.6 points per game. Deon Perry is the second-highest scorer for the Stags, contributing an average of 9.5 points per game. On the boards, Johnson is also the team’s leader, grabbing an average of 7.3 rebounds per game. Jamie Bergens has been the primary facilitator for Fairfield, averaging 2.8 assists per game. Over their last five games, the Stags have struggled defensively, allowing an average of 73 points per game. Fairfield is hoping to break their three-game losing streak and avoid their eleventh conference defeat as they travel to Lawrenceville. As a team, the Stags score an average of 67.5 points per game this season.

Fairfield has struggled significantly on the road, losing 10 of their 12 away games this season. On the other hand, Rider has also faced challenges at home, having dropped 6 of their 9 games on their own court. Despite their losing record at home, Rider’s defense has stood out as a bright spot this season, and they will be aiming to secure their fourth home win as they look to improve their performance at home. Final Score Prediction, Rider Broncs win but fail to cover, 72-71.