Fordham Rams vs Seton Hall Pirates Matchup

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

Fordham vs Seton Hall Prediction

The Rams and Pirates are set to face off at 12:00 ET on FS2. The Pirates will host the game at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 137 points, with Seton Hall being favored by -11 over Fordham.

Fordham vs. Seton Hall Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Fordham Rams at Seton Hall Pirates
Where: Newark at Prudential Center
Date: Saturday, November 9th
Betting Odds SETON -11, FORDM +415 | SETON -590 O/U 137

Rams Preview: Can The Rams Secure a Win at Newark?

Fordham Rams Recent Game/Games

Fordham faced a tough challenge on Monday, November 4th, as they went on the road to take on St. John's. Entering the game as +19 point underdogs, the Rams were unable to cover the spread, losing 92-60.

After trailing 40-26 at halftime, Fordham allowed 52 points in the 2nd half while scoring 34. The game’s total points of 152 exceeded the O/U line of 147.5.

Rams Offense Breakdown

Fordham's offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 60 points on 36.4% shooting from the field. They hit 34.8% from three-point range, connecting on 8 of 23 attempts, and their effective field goal percentage was 43.6%. At the free-throw line, they shot 60%, making 12 of 20 attempts.

Jackie Johnson III led the Rams with 23 points, though he shot just 30% from beyond the arc. Simeon Wilcher was efficient, hitting 7 of 9 shots for 17 points, while Kadary Richmond contributed 16 points, 9 rebounds, and 5 assists.

Rams Team Defense

Fordham's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 92 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 54% from the field. The Rams had particular trouble defending inside, where they allowed 67% shooting on two-point attempts (27/40).

From beyond the arc, Fordham's opponents hit 9 of 26 three-point attempts, good for 34%. The Rams also sent them to the free-throw line 15 times, where they converted 11 shots (73%). Fordham gave up 10 offensive rebounds as well.

Pirates Preview: Can The Pirates Secure a Home Victory?

Seton Hall Pirates Recent Game/Games

Seton Hall opened their season with a 57-53 win over Saint Peter's on Monday. The Pirates were at home and entered the game as -13.5 favorites.

Seton Hall led 32-27 at halftime but were outscored 26-25 in the second half. The game’s total points of 110 fell short of the O/U line of 127.

Pirates Offense Breakdown

Seton Hall struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 57 points on 31.8% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 36.4%, with two-point shooting at 32.1% and three-point shooting at 31.2% (5/16).

The Pirates did manage to get to the free-throw line, hitting 24 of 37 attempts (64.9%). Chaunce Jenkins led the team with 19 points, shooting 44.4% overall and 66.7% from three-point range (2/3).

Pirates Team Defense

Seton Hall's defense was impressive, allowing just 53 points while holding their opponent to 31% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities, with the other team shooting only 32% on 9/28 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Seton Hall's defense gave up 5 threes on 16 attempts, a 31% success rate. They sent their opponent to the free-throw line 37 times, where they hit 24 free throws for a 64% rate. Seton Hall also allowed 12 offensive rebounds.

Rams vs Pirates Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last three road games, Fordham has averaged 62 points per game while allowing 75. The team's record in this stretch was 0-3 while going 2-1.
In their last five games at home, the Pirates have a straight up record of 2-3 while going 2-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 63 points per game in this stretch.
As the betting underdog, the Rams have an ATS mark of just 6-4 in their last ten games. Fordham posted a straight up mark of 3-7 in these matchups.
The Pirates have played well in their last three games as the betting favorite, going 3-0 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.