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Niagara vs. Rider prediction: Why Niagara is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [2/22/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Niagara vs Rider predictions for college basketball Sunday.
Rider will take on Niagara in men's college basketball action at Alumni Gymnasium on Sunday, beginning at 12:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven college basketball model projects Niagara as the most likely winner of the Niagara vs. Rider game.
This article offers a closer look at Sunday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Niagara vs. Rider prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Sunday's NCAA basketball matchup between Niagara and Rider 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives Niagara a 55% chance of defeating Rider. Our predicted final score has Niagara winning 66-65.
According to our model, Rider (+3.5) has a 56% chance of covering the spread, while the 131.5-point over/under has a 52% chance of going over.
Niagara vs. Rider odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Niagara | Rider |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -3.5 (-110) | +3.5 (-120) |
| Moneyline | -120 | +142 |
| Total | o131.5 (-110) | u131.5 (-120) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Niagara 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 +3.5 | -120 |
| Moneyline | Rider | +142 |
| Total | Over 131.5 | -110 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Rider to win.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Niagara vs. Rider game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's men's college basketball game between Rider and Niagara at Alumni Gymnasium is scheduled to start at 12:00 PM ET.
- Who: Niagara vs. Rider
- Date: Sunday, February 22, 2026
- Time: 12:00 PM ET/9:00AM PT
- Venue: Alumni Gymnasium
Conclusion
We predict Niagara, with a 55% win probability, will likely beat Rider on Sunday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Niagara vs. Rider insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on 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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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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