Free Sports Game Preview and Prediction: Rider vs. Virginia Commonwealth
Monday, December 22, 2025 7:00 PM
Play: Total: 146.5/-110 Under
West Virginia is playing at one of the slowest tempos in the country, with an average offensive possession length around 18.5 seconds, which ranks near the very bottom nationally. This grind-it-out style limits total possessions and naturally pushes scores lower because there are fewer trips up and down the floor. Mississippi Valley State also plays at a slow pace and have one of the worst offenses in D1. They average around 65 points per game. MVST is going to have a tough go tonight facing a top tier defense. West Virginia’s defense is the foundation of this team, grading top 20 nationally in adjusted defensive efficiency, allowing only about 61 points per game and holding opponents under 40 percent shooting on many nights. West Virginia is a big favorite, they should use their defense to shutdown MVST and eventually once they pull away, opt to play some back-ups later in the game. Take the under in this game. UNDER THE TOTAL!