The Fordham Rams (9-12, 0-8 A10) will try to snap their nine-game losing streak when they go head-to-head against the Massachusetts Minutemen (8-14, 1-8 A10) at William D. Mullins Center. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 6, 2019.
Fordham Rams vs. Massachusetts Minutemen Free Prediction
The Rams are hoping for a better outcome after their 79-61 loss to the George Washington Colonials in their last game. One of George Washington’s biggest strengths was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 12-14 (85.7 percent), while the Rams were just 6-8 (75.0 percent). Fordham’s Antwon Portley played well, recording 12 points, nine rebounds and eight assists.
The last time the Minutemen played, they let one slip away to the Saint Joseph’s Hawks, 64-62. Saint Joseph’s’ 12.8 turnover percentage was the team’s biggest strength over Massachusetts, who had a mark of 24.0. The Hawks’ mark was worse than their season average of 12.6, while the Minutemen’s was above their season average of 16.4. With 23 points on 10-for-13 shooting, Rashaan Holloway was the game’s leading scorer.
The offense of Massachusetts (210th in the NCAA with an offensive efficiency of 103.6) will square off against the stingy defense of Fordham (99th in the nation with a defensive efficiency of 98.9). The Rams figure to have the edge on that side of the ball.
After the Rams won the sole game against the Minutemen last season, 82-69, these teams will clash for the first time this year. Fordham did a terrific job of making free throws (12-14; 85.7 percent). Massachusetts, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (37.8 vs. 16.0).
Fordham Rams vs. Massachusetts Minutemen Betting Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Massachusetts, ATS Winner – Fordham, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Fordham ranks 45th in three pointers attempted per game (26.1) while Massachusetts ranks 110th (23.7).
Bettings Trends:
The Rams have been outscored by an average of 9.8 points in their last five games. On the season, Fordham has defeated opponents by an average of 1.6 points.
During their last five games, the Minutemen have scored an average of 58.2 points per game (13.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 65.4 points per game (6.7 below their season average).
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