The La Salle Explorers (9-4, 0-1 A10) will be at Rose Hill Gym to meet the Fordham Rams (6-7, 0-1 A10) in an A10 matchup. The game starts at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 5, 2020.
La Salle Explorers at Fordham Rams ATS Odds
Both teams were blown out in their last matchup. The Rams fell to the VCU Rams, 64-46, while the Explorers were defeated by the 20th-ranked Dayton Flyers, 84-58.
La Salle had an offensive rebounding percentage of 38.6 (above their season average of 26.2) while Fordham had a free throw rate of 0.209 (above their season average of 0.196). Fordham received a boost from Onyi Eyisi, who had 13 points and five rebounds. Ed Croswell, meanwhile led the way for La Salle, contributing 14 points and seven rebounds.
The Explorers dominated this series last year, taking both games. In the last contest, La Salle won 72-57. La Salle’s 0.288 free throw rate was their biggest strength over Fordham, who had a rate of 0.097. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Fordham figures to have the edge on the defensive side of the ball. The Rams rank 75th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.457), while La Salle is 208th in effective field goal percentage (0.493). It could also be an error-filled game for the offense of the Explorers, which ranks 273rd in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.9 percent). They’ll be going up against the stingy defense of the Rams, which forces the 35th-most turnovers in the country (23.9 percent).
La Salle Explorers at Fordham Rams Free Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Fordham, ATS Winner – Fordham, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Fordham ranks fourth in blocks allowed per game (1.9) while La Salle ranks 131st (4.2).
- The Explorers average 36.2 rebounds per game, which ranks 135th in the nation. The Rams rank 182nd in rebounds allowed per game (36.9).
- The Rams rank 63rd in steals per game (7.7) while the Explorers rank 177th in steals allowed per game (8.5).
- La Salle averages 23.8 three pointers per game, which ranks 99th in the NCAA. Fordham ranks 153rd in three pointers allowed per game (22.5).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Rams have scored an average of 59.8 points per game (1.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.0 points per game (6.0 above their season average).
- The Explorers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 5.0, up from 1.9 for the season.
