The Fordham Rams (8-3) will attempt to extend their six-game home winning streak in a matchup against the James Madison Dukes (7-5) at Rose Hill Gym. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 20, 2018.
James Madison Dukes at Fordham Rams Betting Prediction
In the Dukes’ last matchup, they thoroughly outplayed the Eastern Mennonite Royals, 86-58. The Dukes had a much better turnover percentage (16.1 vs. 25.5) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (46.3 vs. 34.2). James Madison was led by Darius Banks, who was the game’s high scorer with 22 points on 9-for-13 shooting.
The Rams dismantled the City College of New York Beavers in their last game, 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, Fordham’s Nick Honor played well.
Fordham should have the edge on the defensive side of the ball. The Rams currently rank 37th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.453), while James Madison is 252nd in effective field goal percentage (0.496). It could also be a mistake-prone game for the Dukes’ offense, which ranks 320th in ball security (turnover percentage of 22.4 percent). They’ll be going up against the top-notch defense of the Rams, which forces the 58th-most turnovers in the country (21.9 percent).
Banks has averaged 0 points over the last five games for James Madison.
James Madison Dukes vs. Fordham Rams Odds Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – James Madison, ATS Winner – Fordham, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Fordham ranks first in blocks allowed per game (1.1) while James Madison ranks 67th (3.1).
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The Dukes’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 9.6, up from 1.2 for the season.
During their last five games, the Rams have scored an average of 79.6 points per game (6.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.0 points per game (3.7 above their season average).
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