It will be a matchup of two teams headed in opposite directions when the Rhode Island Rams (15-3, 7-0 A10) and Fordham Rams (6-13, 1-6 A10) clash at Rose Hill Gym. Rhode Island has won 10 games in a row, while Fordham is riding a five-game losing streak. The game is scheduled to get underway at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 24, 2018.
The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 132 points with Rhode Island opening as a 15.5-point favorite.
Rhode Island Rams vs. Fordham Rams Betting Prediction
Rhode Island will be hoping for similar success after topping the Dayton Flyers in its last matchup, 88-74. Rhode Island’s 12.3 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Dayton, who had a mark of 29.1. E.C. Matthews had a good outing for Rhode Island, putting up 17 points and seven rebounds.
In Fordham’s last matchup, they lost big to the Saint Joseph’s Hawks, 68-46. Saint Joseph’s’ 8.4 turnover percentage was their largest strength over Fordham, who had a rate of 25.8. Joseph Chartouny had a solid game for Fordham, leading the team in scoring with 11 points on 4-for-8 shooting.
Rhode Island holds records of 15-3 straight up (SU) and 9-5-2 against the spread (ATS). Vegas tends to place the total low when Rhode Island is involved, as 56.3 percent of their games have ended over the projected point total.
Meanwhile, Fordham is 6-13 SU and 4-11 ATS. Unlike Rhode Island, games featuring Fordham have a slight tendency to go under the O/U total (53.3 percent).
After Fordham won the sole contest against Rhode Island last season, 53-43, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. Fordham did a great job of getting and making free throws (18-25; 72.0 percent). Rhode Island, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (34.1 vs. 25.8).
Rhode Island Rams vs. Fordham Rams Free Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Rhode Island, ATS Winner – Rhode Island, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes:
On the road, Rhode Island is 3-3-1 ATS with 5 overs and 2 unders.
At home, Fordham is 2-5 ATS with 4 unders, 2 overs and 1 push.
Rhode Island ranks 21st in assists allowed per game (10.6) while Fordham ranks 232nd (16.3).
Fordham ranks 49th in three pointers attempted per game (25.4) while Rhode Island ranks 248th (18.2).
Rhode Island ranks 100th in rebounds allowed per game (33.8) while Fordham ranks 257th (39.1).
Rhode Island ranks 43rd in steals per game (7.5) while Fordham ranks 93rd in steals allowed per game (6.2).
Bettings Trends:
In their last five games, Rhode Island is 4-1 ATS with 4 overs and 1 under.
Fordham is 1-4 ATS with 3 unders and 2 overs over their last five games.
Rhode Island’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 15.6, up from 10.7 for the season.
During their last five games, Fordham has scored an average of 52.0 points per game (9.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.8 points per game (3.2 above their season average).
