The Fordham Rams (9-12, 0-8 A10) and the Massachusetts Minutemen (8-14, 1-8 A10) go head-to-head at William D. Mullins Center. The Rams will try to put an end to their nine-game losing streak. Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 6, 2019.
Fordham Rams vs. Massachusetts Minutemen ATS Odds
Both teams lost in their last matchup. The Minutemen lost a winnable game to the Saint Joseph’s Hawks, 64-62, while the Rams got blown out by the George Washington Colonials, 79-61.
Fordham held George Washington to an offensive rebounding percentage of 21.2 (below the 27.5 mark opponents have averaged against Fordham this season) while Massachusetts held Saint Joseph’s to an effective field goal percentage of 0.375 (below their season average of 0.479). Rashaan Holloway had a solid outing for Massachusetts with 23 points and 12 rebounds. Fordham rallied around Antwon Portley, who had 12 points, nine rebounds and eight assists.
The Rams won the sole game between these two teams last season, 82-69. One of Fordham’s biggest advantages was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 12-14 (85.7 percent), while the Minutemen were just 5-10 (50.0 percent). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
The offense of Massachusetts (210th in the NCAA with an offensive efficiency of 103.6) will go head-to-head against the top-notch defense of Fordham (99th in the country with a defensive efficiency of 98.9). The Rams figure to have the advantage on that end of the court.
Fordham Rams vs. Massachusetts Minutemen Betting Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Massachusetts, ATS Winner – Massachusetts, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Massachusetts ranks 88th in assists per game (14.5) while Fordham ranks 226th (11.2).
- The Minutemen rank 182nd in rebounds per game (35.0) while the Rams rank 243rd (33.4).
- Fordham ranks 46th in steals allowed per game (5.4) while Massachusetts ranks 106th (6.3).
- The Rams rank fourth in blocks allowed per game (1.9) while the Minutemen rank 116th (3.5).
- Fordham ranks 45th in three pointers attempted per game (26.1) while Massachusetts ranks 110th (23.7).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Rams have scored an average of 62.4 points per game (5.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.2 points per game (6.1 above their season average).
- The Minutemen’s average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 7.2, up from 0.6 for the season.
