Rider at Siena

The Saints have everyone back from a year ago, but unlike last year, they aren't sneaking up on anyone. Last season they stunned Stanford and beat a good Villanova team in the NCAA Tournament. They upgraded their schedule, but in the five games against Pitt, Kansas, Oklahoma State, Wichita State, and Tennessee - they lost them all. They have had many narrow wins over teams a bit less competent than Rider. The Broncos have brought back four starters of their own from a team that went on the road vs. Siena last year and won. The only two double-digit losses have come by 12 and 17 points and they are certainly capable of hanging around in this one and I'll back Rider here.