The Fordham Rams (2-1) take on the Youngstown State Penguins (2-2) at Rose Hill Gym. The game begins at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 17, 2018.
Youngstown State Penguins at Fordham Rams Betting Prediction
The last time the Penguins played, they defeated the Columbia Lions, 94-83. The Penguins made 20 of their 23 free throws (87.0 percent) and had a turnover percentage of 9.2 (better than their season average of 19.2). Youngstown State rallied around Kendale Hampton, who was the game’s leading scorer with 32 points on 10-for-17 shooting.
The Rams were victorious over the FIU Golden Panthers in their last matchup, 83-77. The Rams had a much better free throw rate (0.706 vs. 0.279) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (28.1 vs. 19.0). With 18 points and 11 rebounds, Jesse Bunting put together a solid game for Fordham.
It could be a mistake-prone game for the Fordham offense. Dating back to last season, Fordham ranks 180th in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 18.6 percent), while the pesky defense of Youngstown State has forced the 70th-most turnovers in the country (20.6 percent). Opposite tempos will be on display in this battle. The fast-breaking Penguins rank 19th in possessions per game, while the slower-paced Rams rank 292nd.
Since last season, the Penguins are 10-26 straight up (SU) and 13-19 against the spread (ATS). Since last season, Youngstown State games have had a tendency to go over the projected point total (59.4 percent).
The Rams, on the other hand, have records of 11-23 SU and 11-16-1 ATS since last season. Over that same stretch, Fordham’s games have gone under the O/U total 57.1 percent of the time.
Youngstown State Penguins vs. Fordham Rams Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Fordham, ATS Winner – Fordham, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Youngstown State ranks 134th in assists per game (13.9) while Fordham ranks 289th in assists allowed per game (15.9).
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