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Siena vs. Rider prediction: Why Siena is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/4/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Siena vs Rider predictions for college basketball Sunday.
Rider will face the favored Siena in men's college basketball action at Alumni Gymnasium on Sunday, commencing at 2:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts Siena as the most likely winner of the Siena vs. Rider game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Sunday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Siena 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 Siena and Rider 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives Siena a 79% chance of beating Rider. Our predicted final score has Siena winning 74-66.
According to our model, Rider (+8.5) has a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 136.5 points has a 55% chance of going over.
Siena vs. Rider odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Siena | Rider |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -8.5 (-110) | +8.5 (-108) |
| Moneyline | -455 | +360 |
| Total | o136.5 (-110) | u136.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Siena 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 +8.5 | -108 |
| Moneyline | Rider | +360 |
| Total | Over 136.5 | -110 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 136.5 total points.
Siena vs. Rider game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's men's college basketball action between Rider and Siena at Alumni Gymnasium is scheduled to commence at 2:00 PM ET.
- Who: Siena vs. Rider
- Date: Sunday, January 4, 2026
- Time: 2:00 PM ET/11:00AM PT
- Venue: Alumni Gymnasium
Conclusion
We predict Siena, with a 79% win probability, will likely beat Rider on Sunday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Siena vs. Rider insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced 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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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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