Fordham Rams vs St. Bonaventure Bonnies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 2/1/25
Planning on watching today’s Rams and Bonnies game? Catch the action at Reilly Center in Saint Bonaventure, NY, as the Bonnies hosts this showdown at 12:30 ET on USA. This Atlantic 10 conference matchup has an over/under of 138 points, and St. Bonaventure is favored to win by -11.5 at home vs. Fordham.
FORDHAM RAMS VS ST. BONAVENTURE BONNIES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Fordham Rams +11.5
This game will be played at Reilly Center at 12:30 ET on Saturday, February 1st.
WHY BET THE FORDHAM RAMS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Bonnies.
- Even though we have St. Bonaventure winning straight-up, we like Fordham at +11.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 138 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Does Fordham Have a Shot at a Road Win?
Fordham Rams Recent Game/Games
Fordham improved to 9-11 on the season with an 88-72 road win over La Salle on Wednesday. Entering the game as +3.5 point underdogs, the Rams not only pulled off the win but also covered the spread.
Fordham took control early, leading 46-32 at halftime. They scored 42 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40. The game’s total points reached 160, surpassing the O/U line of 148.5.
Fordham’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 88 points on 52.5% shooting from the field. They connected on 46.2% of their three-point attempts, going 12-for-26 from deep, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 62.3%.
Deuce Jones led the way with 24 points, while Matt Zona was perfect from the field, hitting all 5 of his shots, including 3-for-3 from beyond the arc. The Rams also dished out 22 assists, with Jackie Johnson III contributing 7 dimes.
Fordham’s defense gave up 72 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 39% from the field, hitting 25 of their 63 attempts. Inside the arc, the Rams allowed 22 two-point baskets on 51 attempts, a 43% shooting rate.
From three-point range, Fordham held their opponent to just 3 made threes on 12 attempts, a 25% shooting performance. The Rams also sent the other team to the free-throw line 30 times, where they converted 19 free throws, shooting 63%. Fordham gave up 13 offensive rebounds in the game.
Can the Bonnies Secure a Win at Home?
St. Bonaventure Bonnies Recent Game/Games
The Bonnies improved to 15-6 on the season with a dominant 75-53 home win over the Flyers on Tuesday. St. Bonaventure entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs but not only pulled off the upset, they covered the spread with ease.
After leading 39-32 at halftime, the Bonnies clamped down defensively, allowing just 21 points in the 2nd half while scoring 36. The game’s total points of 128 fell short of the 135.5 O/U line.
St. Bonaventure’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, shooting 50.9% from the field and 48% from beyond the arc, hitting 12 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.3%, and they connected on 75% of their free throws, going 9-for-12 from the line.
Lajae Jones led the way with 23 points, hitting 6-of-10 from three and shooting 66.7% overall. Melvin Council Jr. added 18 points and 7 assists, despite struggling from deep, making just 1-of-6 attempts.
Despite giving up 53 points, St. Bonaventure’s defense allowed their opponent to shoot 50% from the field, including 53% on two-point attempts. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 12 times, where they converted 9 of those opportunities.
From beyond the arc, St. Bonaventure’s opponent shot 48%, hitting 12 of 25 three-point attempts. The Bonnies also allowed 8 offensive rebounds in the game.