Drexel Dragons vs Fordham Rams Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Drexel vs Fordham NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Bronx.

Drexel vs Fordham Prediction

Betting on today's Dragons and Rams game? Catch the action at Rose Hill Gymnasium in Bronx, NY, as the Rams hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 137 points, and Fordham is favored by -6 against Drexel in a non-conference matchup.

Drexel vs. Fordham Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Drexel Dragons at Fordham Rams
Where: Bronx at Rose Hill Gymnasium
Date: Friday, November 22nd
Betting Odds FORDM -6, DREXEL +222 | FORDM -280 O/U 137

Dragons Preview: Can Drexel Secure a Road Victory?

Drexel picked up a 67-61 road win over Fairfield on Tuesday, covering the spread as +1 underdogs. The game’s total points came in at 128, under the 136.5 O/U line.

The Dragons led 33-21 at halftime but allowed 40 points in the 2nd half while scoring 34 of their own to secure the win.

Dragons Offense Breakdown

In their last game, Drexel put up 67 points, shooting 47.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.5%. They connected on 35% of their three-point attempts, going 7-for-20, and hit 54.3% from inside the arc. At the free-throw line, the Dragons made 8 of 11 attempts, good for 72.7%.

Offensively, Drexel grabbed 10 offensive rebounds and dished out 11 assists. Shane Blakeney led the team with 16 points and 9 rebounds, hitting 3 of 6 from deep. Yame Butler added 14 points on 5 of 6 shooting, while Prophet Johnson and Kobe MaGee each contributed 12 points, with Johnson also adding 6 assists.

Dragons Team Defense

Drexel's defense held strong, giving up just 61 points while limiting their opponent to 35% shooting from the field. They allowed 17 two-point baskets on 39 attempts, a 43% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, Drexel's defense was even more effective, as they held their opponent to 7 threes on 28 attempts, a 25% success rate. They also sent them to the line 13 times, where they made 6 free throws, shooting 46%.

Rams Preview: Do the Rams Stand a Chance at Home?

Fordham Rams Recent Game/Games

Fordham fell 78-76 to Manhattan on Friday, November 15th. The Rams, who were -8 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 32-28 at halftime, Fordham scored 48 points in the 2nd half but allowed 46. The game’s total points reached 154, exceeding the O/U line of 141.

Rams Offense Breakdown

Fordham's offense put up 76 points in their last game, despite shooting just 37.5% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.4%, with 11 made threes on 32.4% shooting from deep. They also connected on 78.6% of their free throws, going 11-for-14 from the line.

Will Sydnor and Japhet Medor led the way, with Sydnor scoring 24 points on 9-of-14 shooting, and Medor adding 23 points, hitting 6-of-8 from beyond the arc. Jackie Johnson III contributed 21 points, though he struggled from three, making just 2-of-9 attempts.

Rams Team Defense

Fordham gave up 78 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 41% from the field. They allowed 46% shooting on two-point attempts, as the other team went 20/43 inside the arc.

From three-point range, Fordham’s defense held the opponent to 31% shooting, with 6 made threes on 19 attempts. The Rams also sent the other team to the free-throw line 28 times, where they converted 20 for 71%. Fordham allowed 15 offensive rebounds.

Dragons vs Rams Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last three road games, Drexel has averaged 66 points per game while allowing 63. The team's record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 3-0 vs. the spread.
Across their ten previous home games, Fordham has an ATS mark of 5-5. Their straight up record in these matchups was 2-8 while averaging 63 points per game.
In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Dragons have a strong straight up record of 3-2. In addition, their ATS record was 5-0 in these scenarios.
Going back to their previous five games as the favorite, Fordham has an ATS mark of 1-4 while going 1-4 straight up.