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Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Lions and Rams. The game is starting at 1:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Rams at Rose Hill Gymnasium in Bronx, NY. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 144.5 points, and the Rams are favored to win at home against the Lions.

COLUMBIA LIONS VS FORDHAM RAMS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Fordham Rams -7.5

This game will be played at Rose Hill Gymnasium at 1:00 ET on Saturday, December 30th.

WHY BET THE FORDHAM RAMS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-66 in favor of the Rams.
  • Not only will Fordham pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -7.5.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.

Will the Lions Defense Show Up in Bronx?

Columbia is coming off a 87-83 victory over Fairleigh Dickinson, bringing their overall record to 8-3. On the road, the Lions have a 2-2 record, while they are 4-1 at home. Columbia has a winning ATS record, sitting above .500 at 5-4. In their previous five games, the team is 4-1 vs. the spread.

So far, Columbia's games have averaged 146.4 points per game with the average over/under line being 147.4 points. When analyzing the Lions' last five games, they have produced a combined average of 146 points per game and an over/under record of 2-2-1.

Columbia recently showcased a strong offensive performance, scoring 87 points against Fairleigh Dickinson. This output exceeded their season average of 78.6 points per game. In terms of offense, the Lions have a season-long field goal percentage of 47%, putting them 108th in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 87th in percentage and 125th in three-pointers made.

At present, the Lions' defense is nationally ranked 82nd, allowing 67.3 points per game. Columbia's three-point defense is currently 90th in the country at 6.6 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 34.8% of their shots vs. Columbia.

Can the Rams Grab a Win at Home?

In their most recent game, Fordham lost to Central Connecticut State by a score of 82-80. So far this season, the Rams have a 5-7 record. When playing away from home, they have a 1-1 record, and on their home court they have a 4-6 record. Thus far, Fordham has a subpar ATS record, sitting below .500 at 4-8. In their last ten games, Fordham has gone 1-4 vs. the spread.

After 12 games, Fordham has an over/under record of 7-5-0, with their games averaging a combined 142.1 points per game so far. When analyzing the Rams' last five games, they have produced a combined average of 147 points per game and an over/under record of 3-2.

In their recent matchup, the Fordham offense ended with 80 points against Central Connecticut State. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 46.7% and made 11 threes. Coming into the game, the Rams offense has strugled with their outside shot this season, hitting threes at a rate of just 30%. On average, they get up 23.5 three-point attempts per game and are averaging 15.8 made free-throws.

At this time, the Rams' defense is positioned 128th in the country, permitting 70.3 points per game. In their previous game vs. Central Connecticut State, the Blue Devils finished with a field goal percentage of 46% and a total of 82 points vs. Fordham.