Fordham Rams vs Seton Hall Pirates NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/9/24

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Rams and Pirates. The game is starting at 12:00 ET on FS2, and it’s hosted by the Pirates at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. Get ready to place your bets! This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 137 points, and Seton Hall is favored by -11 vs. Fordham.

FORDHAM RAMS VS SETON HALL PIRATES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Fordham Rams +11

This game will be played at Prudential Center at 12:00 ET on Saturday, November 9th.

WHY BET THE FORDHAM RAMS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Pirates.
• Even though we have Seton Hall winning straight-up, we like Fordham at +11.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 137 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.

Does Fordham Have What it Takes on the Road?

Fordham Rams Recent Game/Games

Fordham faced a tough challenge on Monday, November 4th, as they took on St. John’s on the road. Entering the game as +19 point underdogs, the Rams not only lost 92-60 but also failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 40-26 at halftime, Fordham allowed 52 points in the 2nd half while scoring 34 of their own. The total points for the game ended up at 152, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 147.5.

Fordham managed just 60 points in their last game, shooting 36.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 43.6%. They connected on 34.8% of their threes, going 8-for-23, and hit 60% from the free-throw line, making 12-of-20 attempts.

Jackie Johnson III led the Rams with 23 points, though he shot 3-of-10 from beyond the arc. Simeon Wilcher added 17 points, hitting 7-of-9 shots, while Kadary Richmond contributed 16 points, 9 rebounds, and 5 assists, shooting 58.3% from the field.

Fordham’s defense struggled, giving up 92 points on 54% shooting from the field. They allowed 36 made field goals on 66 attempts.

Inside the arc, Fordham allowed 27 made two-point shots on 40 attempts, a 67% shooting percentage. From three-point range, they gave up 9 threes on 26 attempts, a 34% shooting percentage.

Can the Pirates Secure a Win at Home?

Seton Hall Pirates Recent Game/Games

The Pirates kicked off their season with a 57-53 win over Saint Peter’s on Monday, November 4th. Playing at home, Seton Hall entered the game as -13.5 point favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 110, falling short of the O/U line of 127.

Seton Hall led 32-27 at halftime but only outscored Saint Peter’s 25-26 in the 2nd half. While they got the win, the Pirates will look to improve on both ends of the floor moving forward.

Seton Hall’s offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 57 points on 31.8% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 36.4%, with two-point shooting at 32.1% and three-point shooting at 31.2% (5/16).

The Pirates hit 24 of 37 free throws (64.9%) and grabbed 12 offensive rebounds. Chaunce Jenkins led the team with 19 points, hitting 2 of 3 from deep, while Bryce Eaton added 12 points and 6 rebounds.

Seton Hall’s defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 53 points on 31% shooting from the field. The Pirates were especially effective inside, limiting their opponent to 32% shooting on two-point attempts (9/28).

From beyond the arc, Seton Hall allowed 5 threes on 16 attempts, a 31% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the line 37 times, where they converted 24 free throws (64%). The Pirates gave up 12 offensive rebounds in the game.