The Fordham Rams (5-1) head to Manhattan to play the Jaspers (2-4) in a game that will likely be low scoring. The game is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 1, 2018.
Fordham Rams at Manhattan Jaspers Free Prediction
In the Rams’ last outing, they blew out the Alabama A&M Bulldogs, 77-46. Fordham’s 0.608 effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Alabama A&M, who had a rate of 0.283. The Rams’ mark was above their season average of 0.543, while the Bulldogs’ was below their season average of 0.449. With 17 points on 7-for-13 shooting, Nick Honor was the game’s leading scorer.
The Jaspers got blown out by the George Washington Colonials in their last matchup, 70-43. George Washington’s free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Manhattan. The Colonials had a rate of 0.311 (above their season average of 0.221), while the Jaspers posted a mark of 0.127 (below their season average of 0.174). Manhattan’s Ebube Ebube finished with nine points and 10 rebounds in the contest.
The Rams won the only game against the Jaspers last season, 70-57. Fordham had a much better turnover percentage (19.6 vs. 31.5). Manhattan, meanwhile, had a better free throw rate (0.102 vs. 0.051).
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when two of the NCAA’s slowest-paced teams face off. Manhattan ranks 311th in possessions per game (67.1) and Fordham is 308th (67.2) since last season.
Fordham at Manhattan Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Fordham averages 8.6 steals per game, which ranks seventh in the country. Manhattan ranks 269th in steals allowed per game (7.7).
The Rams rank 42nd in three pointers attempted per game (25.8) while the Jaspers rank 253rd (19.7).
Manhattan ranks 106th in rebounds allowed per game (33.8) while Fordham ranks 277th (37.7).
The Jaspers rank 172nd in assists per game (13.4) while the Rams rank 293rd in assists allowed per game (15.6).
Manhattan ranks 20th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while Fordham ranks 68th (2.8).
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