Fordham Rams vs Penn State Nittany Lions Matchup

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

Fordham vs Penn State Prediction

The Rams and Nittany Lions are set to face off at 4:00 ET on CBSS. The Nittany Lions will host the game at Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, FL. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 153 points, with Penn State being favored by -15.5 over Fordham.

Fordham vs. Penn State Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NCAAB
  • Teams: Fordham Rams at Penn State Nittany Lions
  • Where: Daytona Beach at Ocean Center
  • Date: Monday, November 25th
  • Betting Odds PENNST -15.5, FORDM +742 | PENNST -1285 O/U 153

Rams Preview: Will the Rams Pull Through as the Away Underdog?

Fordham Rams Recent Game/Games

Fordham dropped a 73-71 decision to Drexel on Friday, November 22nd. The Rams, who were -7 point favorites, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread.

Fordham led 38-36 at halftime but were outscored 37-33 in the 2nd half. The total points for the game reached 144, going over the pre-game O/U line of 136.5.

Rams Offense Breakdown

Fordham's offense put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 46.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.3%. They hit 58.8% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 30.8% from beyond the arc, making 8 threes in total.

Jason Drake dished out 7 assists and added 15 points, hitting 3 of 4 from three-point range. Jackie Johnson III led the team with 18 points, knocking down 3 of 7 from deep.

Rams Team Defense

Fordham's defense gave up 73 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 46% from the field. Inside the arc, Fordham allowed 20 two-point baskets on 34 attempts, a 58% shooting rate.

From three-point range, Fordham's opponents hit 8 of 26 shots, shooting 30%. Fordham also sent them to the line 11 times, where they made 7 free throws, shooting 63%. Fordham allowed 10 offensive rebounds.

Nittany Lions Preview: Can the Nittany Lions Lock in a Home Win?

Penn State improved to 3-0 this season with a 102-89 win over Purdue Fort Wayne on Wednesday. The Nittany Lions were -17 favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points hit 191, well over the O/U line of 159.

Penn State trailed 47-41 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring the Mastodons 61-42.

Nittany Lions Offense Breakdown

Penn State's offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 102 points on 55.7% shooting from the field. They connected on 44% of their threes, hitting 11 of 25 attempts, and were even better inside, shooting 63.9% on two-pointers.

Ace Baldwin Jr. was a standout, dishing out 11 assists and scoring 25 points on 7-of-9 shooting, including 4-of-5 from beyond the arc. Jalen Jackson led the team with 31 points, while Corey Hadnot II knocked down 5 threes, shooting 62.5% from deep.

Nittany Lions Team Defense

Penn State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 89 points on 55% shooting from the field. They allowed 34 made field goals on 61 attempts.

Inside the arc, the Nittany Lions gave up 23 two-point baskets on 36 attempts, a 63% shooting percentage. From three-point range, they allowed 11 made threes on 25 attempts, a 44% success rate.

Rams vs Nittany Lions Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Through their last ten road contests, the Rams offense has averaged 63 points per game while allowing an average of 72. Fordham posted an overall record of 2-8 while going 5-5 ATS.
  • When looking at their past five home matchups, Penn State has an ATS record of 2-1-2 while averaging 69 per game. The team went 1-4 overall in these games.
  • As the betting underdog, the Rams have an ATS mark of just 7-3 in their last ten games. Fordham posted a straight up mark of 4-6 in these matchups.
  • Through their last five games as the favorite, the Nittany Lions have an ATS record of 3-2 and a straight up mark of 5-0.

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