The Fordham Rams (7-3) look to extend their six-game home winning streak in a matchup against the Howard Bison (6-4) at Rose Hill Gym. The game is scheduled to start at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 16, 2018.
Howard Bison vs. Fordham Rams ATS Prediction
The last time the Bison played, they dismantled the Washington Adventist Shock, 115-91. The Bison had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.564 vs. 0.419) and had a better turnover percentage (10.1 vs. 13.6). Howard was led by Chad Lott, who was the game’s leading scorer with 27 points on 10-for-15 shooting.
The Rams dismantled the City College of New York Beavers in their last outing, 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). With 18 points, Nick Honor had a solid outing for Fordham.
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Fordham figures to have a substantial advantage. The Rams defense ranks 40th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.456), while the Howard offense is ranked 258th in effective field goal percentage (0.496). Opposite paces will be on display in this meeting. The fast-breaking Bison rank seventh in possessions per game, while the more half-court oriented Rams rank 284th.
RJ Cole has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Howard.
Howard Bison vs. Fordham Rams Betting Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Fordham, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Fordham ranks 12th in three pointers allowed per game (17.7) while Howard ranks 180th (23.5).
The Rams rank 126th in rebounds allowed per game (34.4) while the Bison rank 275th (41.9).
Howard ranks 45th in steals per game (7.6) while Fordham ranks 163rd (5.6).
The Rams rank first in blocks allowed per game (1.1) while the Bison rank 65th (2.9).
Howard ranks 91st in assists per game (14.7) while Fordham ranks 108th in assists allowed per game (12.7).
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The Bison’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 20.0, up from 6.3 for the season.
During their last five games, the Rams have scored an average of 79.6 points per game (6.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.0 points per game (4.0 above their season average).
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