Fordham Rams vs San Francisco Dons NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/26/24
Planning on watching today’s Rams and Dons game? Catch the action at Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, FL, as the Dons hosts this showdown at 1:30 ET on CBSS. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 142.5 points, and San Francisco is favored by -11 vs. Fordham.
FORDHAM RAMS VS SAN FRANCISCO DONS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Fordham Rams +11
This game will be played at Ocean Center at 1:30 ET on Tuesday, November 26th.
WHY BET THE FORDHAM RAMS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Rams.
- Not only will Fordham pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +11.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Will the Rams Come Through as Road Underdogs?
Fordham Rams Recent Game/Games
Fordham faced a tough road test against Penn State on Monday, November 25th, losing 85-66. Entering the game as +16.5 point underdogs, the Rams not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.
Fordham trailed 42-34 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the second half, scoring 32 points while allowing 43. The game’s total points reached 151, just under the 151.5 O/U line.
Fordham’s offense put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 48.1% from the field. They excelled inside, hitting 61.1% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 4 of 18 threes (22.2%). At the free-throw line, they made only 50% of their attempts, going 10 for 20.
Nick Kern Jr. led the way with 20 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 9 of 12 from the field. Zach Hicks added 16 points, hitting 3 of 5 threes, while Ace Baldwin Jr. dished out 7 assists despite shooting just 2 of 8 overall.
Fordham’s defense struggled, allowing 85 points on 52% shooting from the field. Their opponents were particularly effective inside, hitting 58% of their two-point attempts, going 25/43.
From beyond the arc, Fordham gave up 5 threes on 14 attempts, a 35% shooting rate. They also sent their opponents to the line 32 times, where they converted 20 free throws. Fordham allowed 12 offensive rebounds in the game.
Will the Dons Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?
San Francisco Dons Recent Game/Games
The Dons dropped a 70-55 decision to Clemson on Monday, November 25th. San Francisco, who entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 125, falling short of the 144.5 O/U line.
San Francisco led 29-24 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 26 points while allowing Clemson to put up 46 points.
San Francisco struggled offensively in their last game, putting up just 55 points on 39.2% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 47.1%, with a 33.3% mark from beyond the arc, hitting 8 of 24 attempts. They were perfect from the free-throw line, going 7 for 7.
Ian Schieffelin led the Dons with 18 points and 13 rebounds, though he missed all 4 of his three-point attempts. Malik Thomas added 14 points, shooting 33.3% overall and 40% from deep. Dillon Hunter contributed 11 points, hitting 3 of 4 from three-point range.
San Francisco’s defense held strong, allowing just 70 points on 39% shooting from the field. They limited their opponent to 44% shooting on two-point attempts, with 12 made baskets on 27 tries.
From beyond the arc, the Dons gave up 8 threes on 24 attempts, a 33% shooting clip. They also sent their opponent to the line just 7 times, where they made all their free throws. San Francisco allowed 5 offensive rebounds in the game.