The Fordham Rams (9-20, 4-13 A10) and VCU Rams (16-14, 8-9 A10) wrap up the regular season when they square off at Rose Hill Gym. The game is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 3, 2018.
VCU Rams at Fordham Rams ATS Prediction
In VCU’s last game, they were topped by the George Mason Patriots, 81-80. George Mason’s 0.188 free throw rate was their largest strength over VCU, who had a rate of 0.169. Mike’l Simms was VCU’s leading scorer with 20 points on 7-for-12 shooting.
Fordham lost to the George Washington Colonials in its last contest, 72-56. Converting at the free throw line was one of George Washington’s largest advantages. They were 10-11 (90.9 percent), while Fordham was just 7-9 (77.8 percent). Fordham’s Prokop Slanina had a good performance, leading the team in scoring with 19 points on 9-for-16 shooting.
This is the second game of the season between these two teams. In the first, Justin Tillman scored a game-high 23 points and VCU beat Fordham 76-63. He also had 14 rebounds. VCU had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (38.7 vs. 20.0) and had a better free throw rate (0.196 vs. 0.115).
VCU Rams at Fordham Rams Free Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – VCU, ATS Winner – VCU, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes:
VCU ranks 97th in rebounds per game (36.6) while Fordham ranks 293rd (28.9).
Fordham ranks fifth in steals per game (9.2) while VCU ranks 191st in steals allowed per game (7.1).
VCU averages 15.3 assists per game, which ranks 63rd in the nation. Fordham ranks 248th in assists allowed per game (16.0).
Fordham ranks 25th in three pointers allowed per game (18.9) while VCU ranks 172nd (22.4).
VCU ranks 41st in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while Fordham ranks 93rd (3.2).
Bettings Trends:
VCU has been outscored by an average of 7.4 points in their last five games. On the season, VCU has defeated opponents by an average of 0.5 points.
During their last five games, Fordham has scored an average of 58.6 points per game (3.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 74.4 points per game (4.8 above their season average).
