The set-up: This one has defensive battle written all over it in my opinion. After a slow start, the 4-3 Rider Broncs have won four of their last six. Overall they're averaging 78.1 PPG, while allowing 74. Jordan Allen is averaging 14 points and 2.9 boards. Rider though won't be taking anything for granted here as it's lost three of its last four road games. The Cougars are averaging 83.5 PPG and they're allowing 75. Robert Franks leads the nightly charge with 24.4 PPG. The Cougars are tough at home and they come in having won eight their last 12 in friendly confines. With the visitors desperate for a victory and not wanting to turn this into a "track meet" with the home side, I think from a situational stand point that it sets up perfectly for a lower-scoring "under."

The pick: Take it for what you will as well though, but Rider has seen the total go "under" the number in eight of its last ten after failing to cover three of its last four ATS, while WSU has seen the total go "under" in ten of its last 15 after allowing 85 points or more in its previous contest. This number is high, play the "under."

10* play.