The Fordham Rams (9-9, 0-5 A10) will try to put an end to their six-game losing streak when they challenge the La Salle Explorers (3-14, 1-4 A10) at Rose Hill Gym. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 23, 2019.
La Salle Explorers vs. Fordham Rams ATS Prediction
The Explorers are trying to rebound after their 78-67 loss to the Rhode Island Rams in their last game. Getting to the charity stripe was one of Rhode Island’s largest strengths. They made 34 trips to the line, while La Salle went just 16 times. La Salle’s Pookie Powell played well, putting up 11 points and seven rebounds.
The last time the Rams took the court, they let one slip away to the George Mason Patriots, 71-68. George Mason’s 0.275 free throw rate was their largest strength over Fordham, who had a mark of 0.182. The Patriots’ mark was above their season average of 0.261, while the Rams’ was below the 0.225 mark opponents have averaged against George Mason this season. Nick Honor put together a solid performance for Fordham, leading both teams in scoring with 21 points on 7-for-13 shooting.
When looking at effective field goal percentage, Fordham should have a substantial advantage. The Rams defense ranks 88th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.478), while the La Salle offense is ranked 336th in effective field goal percentage (0.459). Furthermore, the Explorers rank 286th in turnover percentage (20.8 percent), while the Rams rank 60th in opponents’ turnover percentage (22.1 percent).
After the Explorers won both games against the Rams last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent contest, La Salle won 73-60. The Explorers had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (34.5 vs. 13.9) and had a better free throw rate (0.179 vs. 0.103).
La Salle Explorers at Fordham Rams Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Fordham, ATS Winner – Fordham, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Fordham ranks 38th in three pointers attempted per game (26.4) while La Salle ranks 111th (23.7).
Bettings Trends:
The Explorers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 3.6, down from 7.0 for the season.
During their last five games, the Rams have scored an average of 60.8 points per game (8.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.4 points per game (4.8 above their season average).
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