The Houston Baptist Huskies (0-1) welcome the Fordham Rams (1-0) to Sharp Gymnasium for their home opener. The game is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 10, 2018.
Fordham Rams at Houston Baptist Huskies Free Prediction
In the Rams’ last contest, they dismantled the City College of New York Beavers, 106-58. The Rams had a much better turnover percentage (6.5 vs. 27.9) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (33.3 vs. 16.7). Fordham was led by Nick Honor, who finished with 18 points.
The Huskies were blown out by the Arizona Wildcats in their last contest, 90-60. One of Arizona’s biggest strengths was getting to the charity stripe. They made 36 trips to the line, while Houston Baptist went 27 times. Houston Baptist’s Jalon Gates had a good performance, leading the team in scoring with 15 points on 4-for-11 shooting.
Conflicting styles will be on display in this battle. Houston Baptist ranks 12th in possessions per game (75.2) while Fordham is 300th (67.0) dating back to the 2017-18 season.
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Houston Baptist ranks 17th in rebounds per game (39.3) while Fordham ranks 319th (29.0).
The Rams average 9.1 steals per game, which ranks seventh in the country. The Huskies rank 170th in steals allowed per game (6.4).
Fordham ranks 23rd in three pointers allowed per game (18.7) while Houston Baptist ranks 174th (22.2).
The Rams rank 144th in assists per game (13.8) while the Huskies rank 292nd in assists allowed per game (16.3).
Fordham ranks 100th in blocks allowed per game (3.1) while Houston Baptist ranks 240th (5.2).
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