The Fordham Rams (10-14, 1-10 A10) will be at the Thomas M. Ryan Center to clash with the Rhode Island Rams (12-11, 5-6 A10) in an A10 matchup. Action begins at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 16, 2019, and can be seen on NBC Sports Network.
Fordham Rams at Rhode Island Rams Betting Odds
Both teams lost in their last outing. Rhode Island was blown out by the Dayton Flyers, 77-48, while Fordham fell to the Davidson Wildcats, 79-69.
Fordham had a turnover percentage of 9.3 (better than their season average of 14.4) while Rhode Island had a better free throw rate (0.241 vs. 0.184). Rhode Island received a boost from Cyril Langevine, who contributed 23 points and 10 rebounds. Jalen Cobb, meanwhile had a solid performance for Fordham, contributing 16 points.
Rhode Island won the lone contest between these two teams last season, 78-58. Rhode Island had 13 offensive rebounds and 37 total rebounds, while Fordham had five and 28, respectively. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Fordham Rams vs. Rhode Island Rams ATS Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Rhode Island, ATS Winner – Fordham, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Fordham ranks 35th in three pointers attempted per game (26.5) while Rhode Island ranks 249th (19.3).
- Fordham ranks 37th in steals allowed per game (5.4) while Rhode Island ranks 75th (5.9).
- Rhode Island ranks 77th in rebounds per game (37.1) while Fordham ranks 237th (32.9).
- Fordham ranks fifth in blocks allowed per game (2.0) while Rhode Island ranks 115th (3.4).
Bettings Trends:
- Rhode Island has been outscored by an average of 8.6 points in their last five games. For the season, Rhode Island has defeated opponents by an average of 1.9 points.
- During their last five games, Fordham has scored an average of 66.6 points per game (1.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 74.8 points per game (7.8 above their season average).
