Saint Louis Billikens vs Fordham Rams NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/31/24

Planning on watching today’s Billikens and Rams game? Catch the action at Rose Hill Gymnasium in Bronx, NY, as the Rams hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. Saint Louis is favored by -1.5 in this Atlantic 10 conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 153.5 points.

SAINT LOUIS BILLIKENS VS FORDHAM RAMS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Fordham Rams +1.5

This game will be played at Rose Hill Gymnasium at 2:00 ET on Tuesday, December 31st.

WHY BET THE FORDHAM RAMS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Rams.
• Not only will Fordham pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 153.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.

Will the Billikens Find a Way to Win in Bronx?

Saint Louis fell to 5-6 on the season after a narrow 73-72 road loss to Grand Canyon on Sunday. Despite being +10 point underdogs, the Billikens kept the game close, covering the spread.

Saint Louis trailed 37-32 at halftime but outscored Grand Canyon 40-36 in the 2nd half. The combined points of 145 fell short of the 155.5 O/U line.

Saint Louis put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 43.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.4%. They connected on 12 of 32 three-point attempts, hitting at a 37.5% rate, while shooting 52% on two-pointers. Their free-throw shooting was a weak point, as they hit just 58.8% from the line.

Collin Moore led the way with 20 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 50% from the field and 42.9% from three. Isaiah Swope added 17 points and 8 assists, though he struggled from deep, hitting just 4 of 14 attempts. Ray Harrison was efficient, going 4 of 6 from beyond the arc and finishing with 16 points.

Saint Louis gave up 73 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 41% from the field. They allowed 19 two-point baskets on 42 attempts, a 45% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, the Billikens’ defense gave up 8 threes on 23 attempts, a 34% success rate. The opposing team also shot 57% from the free-throw line, hitting 11 of 19 attempts. Saint Louis allowed 13 offensive rebounds.

Can Fordham Secure a Home Victory?

Fordham improved to 7-5 on the season with an 87-83 win over Albany on Saturday. The Rams were favored by 6.5 points but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 170, surpassing the over/under line of 155.5.

Fordham led 46-35 at halftime but allowed Albany to score 48 points in the second half while putting up 41 of their own. Despite the win, the Rams will be looking to tighten up their defense moving forward.

Fordham’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their latest game, putting up 87 points with a 50% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 56.7%, thanks in part to their 47.4% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 9 of 19 attempts. They also connected on 78.3% of their free throws, going 18 for 23 from the line.

Amar’e Marshall led the way with 24 points, shooting 55.6% overall and adding 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Justin Neely contributed 19 points and 8 rebounds, hitting 66.7% of his shots. Matt Zona and Jahmere Tripp were both efficient, shooting 71.4% from the field, with Zona knocking down 3 of 4 from three-point range.

Fordham’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 83 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Rams allowed their opponent to hit 21 of 41 shots from inside the arc, a 51% success rate.

From three-point range, Fordham’s defense conceded 9 threes on 19 attempts, with their opponent shooting 47%. The Rams also sent the other team to the line 23 times, where they made 18 free throws, shooting 78%.