A defensive battle should be expected when the Fordham Rams (9-7, 0-3 A10) and the Saint Louis Billikens (12-4, 3-0 A10) go head-to-head at Rose Hill Gym. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 15, 2019.
Saint Louis Billikens vs. Fordham Rams Betting Prediction
In the Billikens’ last game, they beat the La Salle Explorers, 71-64. The Billikens had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (34.3 vs. 24.2), while the Explorers had a free throw rate of 0.164 (below their season average of 0.273). Saint Louis was led by Hasahn French, who led the team in scoring with 12 points on 5-for-10 shooting.
The Rams lost to the St. Bonaventure Bonnies in their last outing, 71-64. St. Bonaventure made good use of their 27 trips to the charity stripe, converting on 22 of them (81.5 percent). Fordham, meanwhile, was just 3-6 (50.0 percent). With 23 points on 8-for-15 shooting, Nick Honor was the top scorer from either team.
Half-court execution will be at a premium when a pair of the nation’s slowest-paced teams square off. Fordham ranks 313th in possessions per game (66.7) and Saint Louis is 260th (68.4).
After the Billikens won the sole contest against the Rams last season, 73-50, these teams will battle for the first time this year. The Billikens had a much better free throw rate (0.364 vs. 0.170) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (43.6 vs. 22.5).
Saint Louis Billikens at Fordham Rams Free Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Fordham, ATS Winner – Fordham, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Saint Louis ranks 26th in steals per game (8.4) while Fordham ranks 144th (5.9).
Bettings Trends:
The Billikens’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.6, down from 4.8 for the season.
During their last five games, the Rams have scored an average of 61.6 points per game (7.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 64.2 points per game (0.1 below their season average).
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