Fairleigh Dickinson Knights vs Fordham Rams Matchup

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

Fairleigh Dickinson vs Fordham Prediction

The Knights and Rams are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Rams will host the game at Rose Hill Gymnasium in Bronx, NY. The over/under for this game is set at 154 points, and Fordham is favored by -12.5 against Fairleigh Dickinson in a non-conference matchup.

Fairleigh Dickinson vs. Fordham Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Fairleigh Dickinson Knights at Fordham Rams
Where: Bronx at Rose Hill Gymnasium
Date: Wednesday, December 4th
Betting Odds FORDM -12.5, FAIRDK +476 | FORDM -746 O/U 154

Knights Preview: Will the Knights Exceed Expectations on the Road?

Fairleigh Dickinson Knights Recent Game/Games

Fairleigh Dickinson fell to 1-6 on the season after a 78-74 loss to Fairfield on Sunday. Despite being +9 underdogs, the Knights kept it close on the road, covering the spread.

FDU led 32-30 at halftime but allowed 48 points in the 2nd half while scoring 42. The game’s total points of 152 just missed the O/U line of 152.5.

Knights Offense Breakdown

Fairleigh Dickinson put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 48.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.6%. They hit 40% of their threes, going 8-for-20, and connected on 52.9% of their two-point attempts.

At the free-throw line, the Knights shot 73.7%, making 14 of 19 attempts. They grabbed 8 offensive rebounds and dished out 12 assists, with Jamie Bergens leading the way with 20 points and 2 assists, hitting 2 of 3 from deep.

Knights Team Defense

Fairleigh Dickinson's defense gave up 78 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 42% from the field. They allowed 27 made field goals on 64 attempts.

Inside the arc, the Knights' defense allowed 24 two-point baskets on 50 attempts, a 48% shooting rate. From three-point range, they held their opponents to 3 made threes on 14 attempts, a 21% success rate. At the free-throw line, their opponents shot 72%, making 21 of 29 attempts. Fairleigh Dickinson also gave up 16 offensive rebounds.

Rams Preview: Pressure Builds for Fordham as Home Favorites

Fordham improved to 3-5 on the season with an 83-61 win over New Hampshire on Sunday. The Rams were -15 favorites at home and covered the spread, while the game’s total points of 144 exceeded the O/U line of 140.

Fordham took control early, leading 39-22 at halftime. They scored 44 points in the 2nd half but allowed 39, showing some defensive lapses after the break.

Rams Offense Breakdown

Fordham put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 47.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.1%. They connected on 55.3% of their two-point attempts and hit 34.8% from beyond the arc, going 8-for-23 from three-point range.

At the free-throw line, the Rams were nearly perfect, hitting 17-of-19 for an 89.5% mark. They grabbed 14 offensive rebounds and dished out 13 assists. Anthony McComb III led the way with 20 points and 9 rebounds, despite shooting just 35.0% overall and 20.0% from three.

Rams Team Defense

Fordham's defense gave up 61 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 47% from the field. They allowed 21 two-point baskets on 38 attempts, a 55% success rate.

From beyond the arc, the opponent shot 34%, hitting 8 of 23 threes. Fordham also sent them to the line 19 times, where they converted 17 free throws, an 89% rate. The Rams gave up 14 offensive rebounds.

Knights vs Rams Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

When looking at their past ten road matchups, Fairleigh Dickinson has an ATS record of 5-5 while averaging 70 per game. The team went 3-7 overall in these games.
Although Fordham has a straight up record of 1-4 in their last five home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 1-4. The team averaged 64 points per game in these games.
Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Knights have gone 4-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-4.
Looking back on the team's last five games as the favorite, the Rams have a straight up record of 2-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 2-3.