Fordham Rams vs Rhode Island Rams Matchup

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

Rhode Island vs Fordham Prediction

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Rams versus the Rams? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Rose Hill Gymnasium in Bronx, NY. Rhode Island is favored by -1.5 in this Atlantic 10 conference contest against Fordham. The game's over/under currently sits at 154.5 points.

Rhode Island vs. Fordham Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NCAAB
  • Teams: Rhode Island Rams at Fordham Rams
  • Where: Bronx at Rose Hill Gymnasium
  • Date: Wednesday, February 5th
  • Betting Odds RI -1.5, RI -127 | FORDM +105 O/U 154.5

Rams Preview: Taking a Look at the Rams Chances on the Road

Rhode Island Rams Recent Game/Games

Rhode Island improved to 14-6 on the season with an 88-82 win over Massachusetts on Wednesday. The Rams, who were favored by 4.5 points, covered the spread with the victory.

Rhode Island led 46-38 at halftime and scored 42 points in the second half, while allowing 44. The game’s total points of 170 went over the pre-game line of 157.5.

Rams Offense Breakdown

Rhode Island's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 88 points with a field goal percentage of 56.6% and an effective field goal percentage of 64.2%. They connected on 65.7% of their two-point attempts and hit 38.9% from beyond the arc, making 7 threes. At the free-throw line, they shot 77.8%, hitting 21 of 27 attempts.

Rahsool Diggins led the way with 27 points, while Sebastian Thomas added 22 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists. David Green was efficient, shooting 70.0% from the field and hitting 2 of 3 from three-point range. The Rams finished with 15 assists and 7 offensive rebounds in the win.

Rams Team Defense

Rhode Island's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 82 points on 56% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 65% of their two-point attempts, with 23 makes on 35 tries.

From beyond the arc, Rhode Island's defense allowed 7 threes on 18 attempts, a 38% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 27 times, where they connected on 21 shots, 77% overall.

Rams Preview: Can Fordham Lock in a Home Win?

Fordham Rams Recent Game/Games

Fordham fell to 9-12 on the season after a 74-72 road loss to St. Bonaventure on Saturday. Despite being +10.5 point underdogs, the Rams kept it close and covered the spread.

Fordham trailed 40-29 at halftime but rallied in the 2nd half, outscoring the Bonnies 43-34. The total points for the game reached 146, going over the pre-game line of 138.5.

Rams Offense Breakdown

Fordham put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 48.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 57.1%. They hit 56.2% of their two-point attempts and 37.5% from beyond the arc, connecting on 9 threes. At the free-throw line, they went 9/12, good for 75%.

Noel Brown led the way with 22 points, shooting 77.8% from the field and grabbing 8 rebounds. Jackie Johnson III added 20 points, while Japhet Medor contributed 18 points, hitting 4 of 7 from three-point range.

Rams Team Defense

Fordham's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 74 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 55% from the field. Inside the arc, the Rams couldn't contain their opponent, who connected on 69% of their two-point attempts, going 25/36.

From three-point range, Fordham's defense held their opponent to 4/16 shooting, or 25%. The Rams also sent them to the free-throw line 19 times, where they made 12, shooting 63%. Fordham allowed 8 offensive rebounds in the game.

Rams vs Rams Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Across the Rams last five road games, the team averaged 68 points per game while allowing 73. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 2-3, while going 1-4 straight-up.
  • Fordham has a 1-4 record in their last five home games. In this stretch, they averaged 70 points per game while allowing 72. The team also performed well vs the spread at 4-1.
  • Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Rams have gone 4-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 2-3.
  • Although the Rams have a strong straight up record in their last three games as the betting favorite, they have not done as well vs the spread going 1-2.

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