The VCU Rams (9-4) travel to Fordham to play the Rams (9-4) in a game that has the potential to be low-scoring. The game is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 5, 2019.
VCU Rams vs. Fordham Rams ATS Prediction
In VCU’s last game, they beat the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs, 69-57. VCU had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (45.9 vs. 32.4) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.483 vs. 0.433). VCU rallied around Issac Vann, who was the game’s leading scorer with 16 points on 6-for-14 shooting.
Fordham won big over the City College of New York Beavers in its last outing, 106-58. Fordham 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, Fordham’s Nick Honor played well.
After VCU won both games against Fordham last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent contest, VCU won 83-58. VCU had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.685 vs. 0.431) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (23.1 vs. 15.6).
VCU at Fordham Odds Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Fordham, ATS Winner – Fordham, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
VCU ranks 31st in steals per game (8.3) while Fordham ranks 133rd (5.9).
Fordham ranks 139th in rebounds allowed per game (35.5) while VCU ranks 234th (39.4).
VCU ranks 48th in blocks per game (4.4) while Fordham ranks first in blocks allowed per game (1.4).
VCU ranks 49th in three pointers attempted per game (26.2) while Fordham ranks fifth in three pointers allowed per game (16.8).
VCU ranks 29th in assists allowed per game (10.5) while Fordham ranks 72nd (11.8).
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VCU’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 8.0, up from 5.9 for the season.
During their last five games, Fordham has scored an average of 79.6 points per game (7.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.0 points per game (5.3 above their season average).
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