Drexel Dragons vs Fordham Rams NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24
The Dragons and Rams are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Rams will host the game at Rose Hill Gymnasium in Bronx, NY. The over/under for this game is set at 137 points, and Fordham is favored by -6 against Drexel in a non-conference matchup.
DREXEL DRAGONS VS FORDHAM RAMS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Fordham Rams -6
This game will be played at Rose Hill Gymnasium at 7:00 ET on Friday, November 22nd.
WHY BET THE FORDHAM RAMS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Rams.
- Not only will Fordham pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 137 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Will Drexel Be The Talk of Rose Hill Gymnasium?
The Dragons picked up a 67-61 win over Fairfield on Tuesday, November 19th. Drexel came into the game as +1 underdogs but managed to cover the spread with the victory. The total points for the game ended at 128, falling short of the O/U line of 136.5.
Drexel took control early, leading 33-21 at halftime. However, they allowed 40 points in the 2nd half while scoring 34 of their own to hold on for the win.
Drexel’s offense put up 67 points in their last game, shooting 47.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.5%. They connected on 54.3% of their two-point attempts and hit 35% from beyond the arc, going 7-for-20 from three-point range. At the free-throw line, they made 8 of 11 attempts, good for 72.7%.
Shane Blakeney led the way with 16 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 55.6% overall and 50% from three (3/6). Yame Butler added 14 points, hitting 5 of 6 shots. Prophet Johnson and Louis Bleechmore each contributed 12 points, with Johnson also dishing out 6 assists and grabbing 9 boards.
Drexel’s defense was solid, holding their opponent to just 61 points on 35% shooting from the field. They allowed 17 two-point field goals on 39 attempts, a 43% success rate.
From beyond the arc, Drexel limited their opponent to 7 threes on 28 attempts, a 25% shooting percentage. They also sent them to the line 13 times, where they made 6 free throws, shooting 46%. Drexel gave up 15 offensive rebounds.
Will the Rams Make it Happen at Home?
Fordham Rams Recent Game/Games
Fordham dropped a 78-76 decision to Manhattan on Friday, November 15th. The Rams, who were -8 favorites, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread.
After trailing 32-28 at halftime, Fordham scored 48 points in the 2nd half but allowed 46. The game’s total points reached 154, surpassing the O/U line of 141.
Fordham’s offense put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 37.5% from the field and 32.4% from beyond the arc, connecting on 11 of 34 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage stood at 44.4%, and they hit 78.6% of their free throws, going 11 for 14 from the line.
Will Sydnor and Japhet Medor led the way, with Sydnor shooting 64.3% overall and Medor hitting 6 of 8 from three-point range at 75.0%. Sydnor finished with 24 points, while Medor added 23. Jackie Johnson III contributed 21 points, despite shooting 22.2% from deep, matching Will Richardson’s 2 for 9 effort from three-point range.
Fordham’s defense gave up 78 points, with their opponents shooting 41% from the field (26/62). Inside the arc, they allowed 20/43 shooting, or 46%.
From three-point range, Fordham held their opponents to 6/19 shooting, or 31%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 28 times, where they made 20, for 71%. Fordham allowed 15 offensive rebounds.