This is an 8* BLOWOUT on the UNDER Rider/Penn State.

This is a great "situational" play. Both teams have been involved in several higher-scoring games of late, but now I believe they'll finally play to more of a defensive affair here in their final non-conference contest of the season.

Rider is only 3-9, including just 1-6 on the road, while Penn State is 6-6, including 6-1 at home. Will the Nittany Lions get caught "looking past" their lowly opponent today to their game at Michigan State on January 4th?! I mean, the possibility is there for sure. I believe the Nittany Lions will take the foot off the gas in the second half.

Previous to their 72-55 win over Le Moyne last time out, the Lions had seen the total go OVER in seven straight, so I'm expecting another great defensive performance here vs. this sub-par Broncs offense.

Rider has played to back-to-back OT games and it's seen the total go OVER in three straight, but note that the Broncs have seen the total go UNDER in four of their last five after playing to three or more straight OVERS in a row.

I say the conditions are right for a lower-scoring UNDER here finally.

Good luck, NP