Fordham Rams vs Saint Louis Billikens Matchup

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

Saint Louis vs Fordham Prediction

Looking to win big? The Billikens and Rams face off at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The Rams are hosting the game at Rose Hill Gymnasium in Bronx, NY. Saint Louis is favored by -1.5 in this Atlantic 10 conference contest against Fordham. The game's over/under currently sits at 153.5 points.

Saint Louis vs. Fordham Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Saint Louis Billikens at Fordham Rams
Where: Bronx at Rose Hill Gymnasium
Date: Tuesday, December 31st
Betting Odds STLOU -1.5, STLOU -117 | FORDM -104 O/U 153.5

Billikens Preview: Do the Billikens Stand a Chance in Bronx?

Saint Louis dropped to 5-6 on the season following a narrow 73-72 loss to Grand Canyon on Sunday. The Billikens were +10 point underdogs going into the game but managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 145, falling short of the 155.5 O/U line.

After trailing 37-32 at halftime, Saint Louis outscored Grand Canyon 40-36 in the second half but couldn’t complete the comeback.

Billikens Offense Breakdown

Saint Louis put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 43.9% from the field and 37.5% from three-point range, hitting 12 of 32 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 54.4%, and they struggled at the free-throw line, shooting just 58.8%.

Collin Moore led the way with 20 points and 7 rebounds, hitting 3 of 7 from deep. Isaiah Swope added 17 points and 8 assists, despite shooting 4 of 14 from three. Ray Harrison connected on 4 of 6 threes, finishing with 16 points.

Billikens Team Defense

Saint Louis gave up 73 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 41% from the field. The Billikens allowed 27 made field goals on 65 attempts.

From beyond the arc, the opposition hit 8 of 23 threes, shooting 34%. Saint Louis also sent them to the line 19 times, where they made 11 free throws.

Rams Preview: Will Fordham Come Through as Home Underdogs?

Fordham improved to 7-5 on the season with an 87-83 win over Albany on Saturday. The Rams, who were -6.5 point favorites, didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 170, surpassing the over/under line of 155.5.

Fordham led 46-35 at halftime and added 41 points in the second half, but allowed Albany to score 48 points after the break, making the game closer than expected.

Rams Offense Breakdown

Fordham's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 87 points with a 50% shooting performance from the field. They connected on 47.4% of their three-point attempts (9/19), contributing to an effective field goal percentage of 56.7%. At the free-throw line, they were solid, hitting 18 of 23 attempts for a 78.3% success rate.

Amar'e Marshall led the way with 24 points and 6 rebounds, shooting 55.6% from the field. Justin Neely added 19 points and 8 rebounds, hitting 66.7% of his shots. Matt Zona and Jahmere Tripp were both efficient, shooting 71.4%, with Zona hitting 3 of 4 from beyond the arc.

Rams Team Defense

Fordham's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 83 points on 50% shooting. They allowed 21 of 41 two-point attempts to fall, a 51% success rate for their opponent.

From beyond the arc, Fordham's opponent hit 9 of 19 shots, good for 47%. The Rams also sent them to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 18 free throws, shooting 78%.

Billikens vs Rams Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last five games away from home, the Billikens have a straight up record of 0-5 while going 1-4 vs. the spread. The team averaged 70 points per game in this stretch.
Through their last three home games, Fordham has an ATS record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 1-2 while averaging 72 points per game.
The last five games that Fordham was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 2-3 while going 1-4 straight up.
In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Billikens have a straight up record of 3-2, while going 0-5 against the spread.