Rider was a massive disappointment last season coming into the year with high expectations to win the MAAC then finishing just 1 game above .500. Rider is expected to compete near the top of the MAAC again this season, but comes off a 40 pt loss at Arz St in their last game while UMass is off a 50 blowout win and has played a very soft schedule so far.

Rider has the talent and I look for them to bounce back here on Wednesday night as a small underdog.