Massachusetts Minutemen vs Fordham Rams NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25
Betting on today’s Minutemen and Rams game? Catch the action at Rose Hill Gymnasium in Bronx, NY, as the Rams hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 153.5 points, and Fordham is favored by -1 to win at home against Massachusetts.
MASSACHUSETTS MINUTEMEN VS FORDHAM RAMS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Fordham Rams -1
This game will be played at Rose Hill Gymnasium at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.
WHY BET THE FORDHAM RAMS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Rams.
- Not only will Fordham pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 153.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Will the Minutemen Find a Way to Win on the Road?
Massachusetts dropped to 5-11 on the season after a 77-70 road loss to George Mason on Saturday. The Minutemen were +11.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread.
UMass trailed 36-32 at halftime and scored 38 points in the 2nd half, but allowed 41. The game’s total points of 147 went over the O/U line of 139.5.
In their last game, the Minutemen put up 70 points, shooting just 36.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 41.8%. They hit 33.3% from beyond the arc, making 6 of 18 attempts, and connected on 37.8% of their two-point shots.
At the free-throw line, UMass shot 77.4%, converting 24 of 31 attempts. Rahsool Diggins led the way with 21 points, hitting 4 of 8 from three-point range, while Darius Maddox added 18 points on 7 of 15 shooting.
Massachusetts gave up 77 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 49% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, allowing 62% shooting on two-point attempts (18/29).
From beyond the arc, Massachusetts held their opponent to 30% shooting (6/20). However, they sent them to the free-throw line 35 times, where they made 23 free throws (65%). The Minutemen also allowed 13 offensive rebounds.
Taking a Look at the Rams Chances at Home
Fordham Rams Recent Game/Games
The Rams dropped to 7-9 on the season following a 74-64 loss to Davidson on Saturday. Fordham entered the game as +9 underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 138, falling short of the 145.5 O/U line.
Fordham struggled early, trailing 36-20 at halftime, but showed fight in the second half, outscoring Davidson 44-38. However, their comeback effort wasn’t enough to secure the win.
Fordham’s offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 35.9% from the field and 24.2% from beyond the arc, finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 42.2%. They managed only 9 assists and 8 offensive rebounds, while shooting 62.5% from the free-throw line.
Reed Bailey led the way with 23 points and 6 rebounds, shooting 52.9%. Connor Kochera and Japhet Medor each added 20 points, with Medor dishing out 5 assists. Jackie Johnson III also scored 20 points, but hit just 4 of 16 from three-point range.
Fordham’s defense gave up 74 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 44% from the field on 26 of 58 attempts. Inside the arc, Fordham allowed 21 two-point baskets on 42 attempts, a 50% shooting rate.
From three-point range, Fordham’s defense held their opponent to 5 of 16 shooting, or 31%. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 17 free throws, a 70% success rate. Fordham allowed 7 offensive rebounds.