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Rider vs. Marist prediction: Why Marist is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [2/5/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Rider vs Marist predictions for college basketball Thursday.
Marist will take on Rider in men's college basketball action at McCann Arena on Thursday, starting at 7:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts Marist as the most likely winner of the Rider vs. Marist game.
This article offers further insights into Thursday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Rider vs. Marist prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's NCAA basketball game between Rider and Marist 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives Marist a 94% chance of defeating Rider. Our predicted final score has Marist winning 75-59.
According to our model, Marist (-14.5) has a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 135.5 points has a 52% chance of going over.
Rider vs. Marist odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Rider | Marist |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +14.5 (-118) | -14.5 (-102) |
| Moneyline | +980 | -1450 |
| Total | o135.5 (-110) | u135.5 (-108) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Rider vs. Marist 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 | Marist -14.5 | -102 |
| Moneyline | Marist | -1450 |
| Total | Over 135.5 | -110 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Marist -14.5 at the spread.
Rider vs. Marist game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's men's college basketball matchup between Marist and Rider at McCann Arena is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM ET.
- Who: Rider vs. Marist
- Date: Thursday, February 5, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: McCann Arena
Conclusion
We predict Marist, with a 94% win probability, will likely beat Rider on Thursday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Rider vs. Marist 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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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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