The Columbia Lions (0-3) are looking for their first victory when they go head-to-head with the Fordham Rams (3-1) at Rose Hill Gym. The game begins at 5 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 18, 2018.
Columbia Lions vs. Fordham Rams ATS Prediction
The last time the Lions played, they were defeated by the FIU Golden Panthers, 98-87. FIU’s effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Columbia. The Golden Panthers had a rate of 0.565, while the Lions posted a mark of 0.523. Gabe Stefanini was the game’s high scorer with 33 points on 12-for-17 shooting.
The Rams defeated the Youngstown State Penguins in their last contest, 67-61. The Rams knocked down 11 of their 14 free throws (78.6 percent) and had a turnover percentage of 12.1 (better than their season average of 15.8). Nick Honor was Fordham’s top scorer with 17 points on 6-for-17 shooting from the field.
Since last season, the Lions are 8-22 straight up (SU) and 10-11 against the spread (ATS). Games featuring Columbia have had a tendency to go over the O/U total since last season (61.9 percent).
On the other hand, the Rams, have records of 12-23 SU and 12-16-1 ATS since last season. Over that same stretch, games involving Fordham have had a tendency to go under the projected point total (55.2 percent).
It will be a matchup of opposite paces as the fast-breaking Lions will look to push the more half-court-oriented Rams. Since last season, the Lions rank 70th in possessions per game while the Rams are 291st.
Columbia Lions at Fordham Rams Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Fordham ranks 29th in three pointers allowed per game (19.0) while Columbia ranks 315th (26.7).
The Lions average 14.4 assists per game, which ranks 109th in the NCAA. The Rams rank 294th in assists allowed per game (15.8).
Columbia ranks 161st in rebounds per game (35.6) while Fordham ranks 316th (29.7).
The Rams average 8.7 steals per game, which ranks sixth in the NCAA. The Lions rank 156th in steals allowed per game (6.2).
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