The Rutgers Scarlet Knights (5-3) and the Fordham Rams (6-2), who both like to play patient, will go head-to-head at Rose Hill Gym. The game starts at 2:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 8, 2018, and will air on CBS Sports Network.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Fordham Rams Betting Prediction
In the Scarlet Knights’ last contest, they blew out the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights, 90-55. The Scarlet Knights had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.631 vs. 0.397) and had a better free throw rate (0.123 vs. 0.079). Rutgers was led by Eugene Omoruyi, who finished with 14 points and 10 rebounds.
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, Nick Honor had a solid outing for Fordham.
Fordham might have a difficult time finding the bottom of the net as they square off against one of the nation’s best defenses. Rutgers ranks 36th in defensive efficiency, while the Rams rank 328th in offensive efficiency dating back to the 2017-18 season. Additionally, the Scarlet Knights could control the offensive glass in this contest as they rank 48th in the NCAA in offensive rebounding percentage at 33.6 percent. The Rams, meanwhile, rank 297th in defensive rebounding percentage (68.6 percent).
The Scarlet Knights won the sole contest against the Rams last season, 75-63. The Scarlet Knights had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (40.5 vs. 14.3) and had a better turnover percentage (16.4 vs. 20.9).
Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Fordham Rams Free Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Rutgers, ATS Winner – Fordham, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Rutgers ranks 38th in rebounds per game (38.9) while Fordham ranks 313th (30.0).
The Rams rank 44th in three pointers attempted per game (25.8) while the Scarlet Knights rank 302nd (16.3).
Rutgers ranks 84th in assists allowed per game (12.2) while Fordham ranks 258th (15.4).
The Rams rank 47th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while the Scarlet Knights rank 205th (4.1).
Fordham ranks 13th in steals per game (8.5) while Rutgers ranks 84th (6.9).
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