Albany Great Danes vs Fordham Rams Matchup

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

Albany vs Fordham Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Great Danes and Rams. The game is starting at 2:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Rams at Rose Hill Gymnasium in Bronx, NY. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 153.5 points, and Fordham is favored by -7.5 against Albany in a non-conference matchup.

Albany vs. Fordham Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Albany Great Danes at Fordham Rams
Where: Bronx at Rose Hill Gymnasium
Date: Saturday, December 21st
Betting Odds FORDM -7.5, ALBNY +235 | FORDM -296 O/U 153.5

Great Danes Preview: Is a Road Win Possible for the Great Danes?

Albany Great Danes Recent Game/Games

Albany improved to 5-6 on the season with a 74-66 road win over Sacred Heart on Wednesday. Entering the game as +3.5 point underdogs, the Great Danes not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.

Albany trailed 34-30 at halftime but turned things around in the second half, outscoring Sacred Heart 44-32. The total points for the game were 140, falling short of the 155.5 O/U line.

Great Danes Offense Breakdown

Albany's offense put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 39% from the field and 24% from beyond the arc, hitting 6 of 25 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage stood at 42.9%, and they connected on 72.7% of their free throws, going 8 for 11 from the line.

The Great Danes grabbed 19 offensive rebounds and dished out 14 assists. Tanner Thomas and Amar'e Marshall each scored 16 points, with Thomas shooting 50% from the field. Nyle Ralph-Beyer hit 3 of 6 threes, finishing with 13 points on 62.5% shooting, while Sully Adewale contributed 12 points, hitting 6 of 9 shots.

Great Danes Team Defense

Albany's defense held their opponent to 66 points on 40% shooting from the field. They allowed 21 two-point baskets on 42 attempts, a 50% success rate.

From beyond the arc, Albany's defense limited their opponent to 5 threes on 23 attempts, just 21% shooting. They also sent them to the free-throw line 10 times, where they made 9 free throws.

Rams Preview: Can Fordham Secure a Home Victory?

Fordham Rams Recent Game/Games

Fordham improved to 6-5 on the season with an 86-84 win over Bryant on Saturday. The Rams were -1.5 favorites going into the game and covered the spread with the win.

Fordham led 42-36 at halftime, but Bryant made a push in the second half, outscoring the Rams 48-44. The game’s total points of 170 exceeded the O/U line of 159.5.

Rams Offense Breakdown

Fordham put up 86 points in their last game, shooting 43.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 49.3%. They hit 50% of their two-point attempts (23/46) and 30.4% from beyond the arc (7/23). At the free-throw line, they were impressive, connecting on 86.4% (19/22) of their attempts.

Jackie Johnson III led the Rams with 29 points, hitting 4 of 11 from three-point range. Kvonn Cramer added 23 points, going 8 for 12 from the field and perfect from deep (2/2). Earl Timberlake contributed 21 points and 10 rebounds, along with 8 assists.

Rams Team Defense

Fordham's defense struggled in their previous game, giving up 84 points on 44% shooting from the field. They allowed 21 two-point baskets on 43 attempts, a 48% conversion rate.

From beyond the arc, Fordham's opponents hit 6 of 18 threes, shooting 33%. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 31 times, where they made 24 free throws, a 77% success rate. Fordham gave up 12 offensive rebounds in the game.

Great Danes vs Rams Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across their three previous road games, Albany has an ATS mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-2 while averaging 77 points per game.
Across their ten previous home games, Fordham has an ATS mark of 4-6. Their straight up record in these matchups was 2-8 while averaging 65 points per game.
In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Great Danes have a straight up record of 1-2 and an ATS mark of 1-2.
In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Rams have a straight up record of 5-5 and an ATS mark of 4-6.