T.M. Selection: Niagara.

I like Niagara to cover the spread against Rider in this game on Friday. Niagara just lost 2 games in a row but they won their most recent game to end that skid and they won it over Canisius in a road game by 10+ points. Before they went on that 2 game skid, they had won 3 games in a row and were really getting hot with wins against both Iona and Monmouth during that time, 2 of what are considered to be better teams in this conference. I think Niagara can build off some of the momentum from that game and I expect them to carry it over here getting another win on the road. Niagara hasn't been great in conference play this year but neither has Rider, and while Niagara is below .500 in road games this year, Rider is only 5-5 in their home games. Rider was also getting very hot when they strung together 4 wins in a row but now they have lost 3 games in a row and have entered their own losing skid that they have yet to break out of. I think Rider is going to continue their skid here and I expect Niagara to get up for this game especially. Niagara lost to Rider at home earlier this year and that was a very close game since they only lost by 3 points. I think Niagara will be looking for revenge here and I expect them to get it by playing with some more fire than usual. I like Niagara to cover the spread in this game.

T.M. Prediction: 72-67 Niagara.