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Manhattan vs. Rider prediction: Why Manhattan is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [12/29/2025]
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Written by Mac Douglass, Senior Editor
Get Manhattan vs Rider predictions for college basketball Monday.
Rider will take on Manhattan in men's college basketball action at Alumni Gymnasium on Monday, commencing at 7:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced college basketball model projects Manhattan as the most likely winner of the Manhattan vs. Rider game.
This article offers a closer look at Monday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Manhattan vs. Rider prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Monday's NCAA basketball game between Manhattan and Rider 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives Manhattan a 59% chance of defeating Rider. Our predicted final score has Manhattan winning 74-71.
According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right, and Manhattan and Rider each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 147.5 points has a 52% chance of staying under.
Manhattan vs. Rider odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Manhattan | Rider |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -2.5 (-110) | +2.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | -142 | +120 |
| Total | o147.5 (-108) | u147.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Manhattan vs. Rider picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Rider +2.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | Manhattan | -142 |
| Total | Under 147.5 | -110 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Manhattan to win.
Manhattan vs. Rider game-day updates and essential details
Monday's men's college basketball game between Rider and Manhattan at Alumni Gymnasium is scheduled to commence at 7:00 PM ET.
- Who: Manhattan vs. Rider
- Date: Monday, December 29, 2025
- Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Alumni Gymnasium
Conclusion
We predict Manhattan, with a 59% win probability, will likely beat Rider on Monday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Manhattan vs. Rider insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Mac Douglass specializes in NFL previews for the NFC South and NFC East, MLB best bets, Formula 1 race previews, and professional tennis insights. Combining predictive simulations and data-driven sports analysis, Mac provides in-depth content to elevate the betting experience for sports fans.
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