The FIU Golden Panthers (3-0) hope to remain perfect when they clash with the Fordham Rams (1-1) at Rose Hill Gym. The game is scheduled to start at 6 p.m. ET on Friday, November 16, 2018.
FIU Golden Panthers vs. Fordham Rams ATS Prediction
The Golden Panthers will be hoping for a similar result after narrowly defeating the Milwaukee Panthers in their last matchup, 86-83. FIU’s 14.2 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Milwaukee, who had a mark of 21.7. Osasumwen Osaghae played a key role for FIU with 10 points and 15 rebounds.
The last time the Rams took the court, they lost a close one to the Houston Baptist Huskies, 75-72. One of Houston Baptist’s biggest advantages was getting to the charity stripe. They made 26 trips to the line, while Fordham went just 12 times. Fordham’s Ty Perry put together a solid game, leading the team in scoring with 22 points on 8-for-10 shooting.
The inefficient offense of Fordham will go head-to-head against the stingy defense of FIU. Dating back to last season, the Rams rank 339th in offensive efficiency, while the Golden Panthers are 42nd in defensive efficiency. The Golden Panthers figure to have the advantage on that end of the court. It will also be a tale of two styles as the aggressively-paced Golden Panthers rank 60th in possessions per game, while the more methodical Rams rank 304th.
FIU Golden Panthers at Fordham Rams ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
FIU ranks 96th in rebounds per game (37.0) while Fordham ranks 313th (29.1).
The Rams rank 22nd in three pointers allowed per game (18.5) while the Golden Panthers rank 197th (22.7).
FIU ranks 155th in assists allowed per game (13.4) while Fordham ranks 290th (16.0).
The Golden Panthers average 8.1 steals per game, which ranks 13th in the nation. The Rams rank 101st in steals allowed per game (5.7).
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