Fordham Rams vs. La Salle Explorers ATS Prediction 03/09/19

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The La Salle Explorers (9-20, 7-10 A10) welcome the Fordham Rams (12-18, 3-14 A10) to Tom Gola Arena as the regular season finishes up. Action starts at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 9, 2019.

Fordham Rams at La Salle Explorers Betting Odds

In their last contest, the Explorers were blown out by the Dayton Flyers, 70-39, while the Rams defeated the George Washington Colonials, 67-56.

Fordham dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had an absurdly low turnover percentage of 5.5 (better than their season average of 14.4) and a free throw rate of 0.259 (above their season average of 0.168). George Washington was 11.2 and 0.138, respectively, for those same stats. La Salle, on the other hand, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (24.4 vs. 27.6). La Salle was lifted by Jared Kimbrough, who put up eight points and nine rebounds. Chuba Ohams played well for Fordham, finishing with 11 points and nine rebounds.

In their first matchup this season, Isiah Deas led the Explorers to a 73-71 victory. He put up 20 points and six assists. La Salle made 14 of its 26 three pointers (53.8 percent). Fordham, meanwhile, had a much better turnover percentage (10.5 vs. 21.3).

Fordham Rams vs. La Salle Explorers Odds Pick

College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Fordham, ATS Winner – Fordham, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • La Salle ranks 43rd in steals per game (7.5) while Fordham ranks 140th (6.0).
  • The Explorers rank 191st in assists per game (12.4) while the Rams rank 226th (11.4).
  • Fordham ranks 42nd in three pointers attempted per game (26.3) while La Salle ranks 12th in three pointers allowed per game (18.1).
  • The Rams rank 28th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while the Explorers rank 90th (3.2).
  • La Salle ranks 178th in rebounds allowed per game (35.6) while Fordham ranks 236th (37.1).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Rams’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 10.4, up from 0.5 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Explorers have scored an average of 63.0 points per game (4.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.4 points per game (1.4 below their season average).