Fordham Rams vs Bryant Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/14/24
Planning on watching today’s Rams and Bulldogs game? Catch the action at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT, as the Bulldogs hosts this showdown at 2:30 ET on CBSS. The over/under for this game is set at 159 points, and Bryant is favored by -1.5 against Fordham in a non-conference matchup.
FORDHAM RAMS VS BRYANT BULLDOGS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Bryant Bulldogs -1.5
This game will be played at Mohegan Sun Arena at 2:30 ET on Saturday, December 14th.
WHY BET THE BRYANT BULLDOGS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Bulldogs.
- Not only will Bryant pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 159 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Can Fordham Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?
Fordham improved to 5-5 on the season with an 87-72 win over Maine on Sunday. The Rams, who were -5.5 favorites, covered the spread in the victory.
Fordham led 37-23 at halftime and scored 50 points in the 2nd half, while allowing 49. The game’s total points of 159 went over the pre-game O/U line of 137.5.
Fordham’s offense put up 87 points in their last game, shooting 50.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 59%. They connected on 9 of 19 three-point attempts, hitting at a 47.4% clip, while shooting 52.4% on two-point shots.
The Rams added 13 offensive rebounds and 19 assists, with AJ Lopez leading the way with 24 points on 8 of 14 shooting. Jackie Johnson III and Romad Dean each contributed 16 points, with Dean going 3 for 3 from beyond the arc.
Fordham’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 72 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 50% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, where they allowed 52% shooting on two-point attempts (22/42).
From beyond the arc, Fordham’s defense couldn’t contain the shooters, who hit 47% of their threes (9/19). They also sent the opposition to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 16 attempts (64%). Fordham gave up 13 offensive rebounds as well.
Will the Bulldogs Win at Mohegan Sun Arena?
Bryant Bulldogs Recent Game
The Bulldogs dropped to 4-6 on the season after a 99-77 road loss to St. John’s on Wednesday. Entering the game as +21 underdogs, Bryant not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.
After trailing 45-41 at halftime, Bryant struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 36 points while allowing 54. The total points for the game reached 176, surpassing the O/U line of 158.5.
Zuby Ejiofor and Keyshawn Mitchell were dominant for Bryant in their last game, with Ejiofor scoring 22 points on 7-of-10 shooting and grabbing 10 rebounds. Mitchell added 21 points and 12 boards, hitting 8-of-12 from the field and 2-of-4 from three-point range.
As a team, Bryant shot 49.1% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 54.4%. They hit 55% of their two-point attempts and 35.3% from beyond the arc. The Bulldogs also connected on 15-of-24 free throws, shooting 62.5% from the line.
Despite giving up 99 points, Bryant’s defense struggled, allowing their opponent to shoot 50% from the field. The Bulldogs couldn’t contain the inside game, as they gave up 31 two-point baskets on 59% shooting.
From beyond the arc, Bryant’s defense allowed 8 threes on 26 attempts, a 30% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 13 of those attempts. Bryant allowed 21 offensive rebounds in the game.