New Hampshire Wildcats vs Fordham Rams NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/1/24
The Wildcats and Rams are set to face off at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The Rams will host the game at Rose Hill Gymnasium in Bronx, NY. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 138.5 points, with Fordham being favored by -14.5 over New Hampshire.
NEW HAMPSHIRE WILDCATS VS FORDHAM RAMS BETTING PICK
The Pick: New Hampshire Wildcats +14.5
This game will be played at Rose Hill Gymnasium at 2:00 ET on Sunday, December 1st.
WHY BET THE NEW HAMPSHIRE WILDCATS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Rams.
- Even though we have Fordham winning straight-up, we like New Hampshire at +14.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 138.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.
Can New Hampshire Lock in a Road Win?
New Hampshire Wildcats Recent Game/Games
The Wildcats fell to the Lions 83-57 on Monday, November 25th. New Hampshire, who were +17.5 point underdogs, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.
New Hampshire trailed 45-31 at halftime and managed just 26 points in the 2nd half while allowing 38. The game’s total points of 140 fell short of the O/U line of 146.
In their last game, New Hampshire’s offense managed just 57 points, shooting 43.6% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 50.9%, with two-point shooting at 54.8% and three-point shooting at 29.2% (7/24).
The Wildcats struggled at the free-throw line, hitting only 2 of 14 attempts (14.3%). They grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out 19 assists. Kenny Noland led the way with 17 points, shooting 70% overall and 66.7% from deep.
New Hampshire struggled defensively, giving up 83 points on 53% shooting from the field. Their two-point defense was particularly vulnerable, as they allowed 61% shooting with 27 made baskets inside the arc.
The Wildcats also gave up 8 threes on 36% shooting. They sent the opposing team to the line 11 times, where they hit 5 free throws. New Hampshire allowed 13 offensive rebounds in the game.
Can Fordham Grab a Win at Home?
Fordham’s season took a hit with an 85-64 loss to San Francisco on Tuesday. The Rams entered the game as +11 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 149, surpassing the O/U line of 141.5.
Fordham struggled early, trailing 45-29 at halftime. They managed to score 35 points in the 2nd half but allowed 40 points, preventing any comeback attempt.
Fordham’s offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 37.7% from the field and 32.1% from three-point range, finishing with 64 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.9%, and they hit 9 of 14 free throws, good for 64.3%.
Offensive rebounding was a bright spot, as they grabbed 14 boards, and they dished out 13 assists. Ndewedo Newbury led the way with 21 points, hitting 3 of 4 from deep, while Marcus Williams added 19 points and 5 assists, shooting 50% from beyond the arc.
Fordham’s defense struggled in this one, giving up 85 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 61% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, where they gave up 19 two-point baskets on 29 attempts, a 65% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, Fordham allowed 11 threes on 20 attempts, with the opposing team hitting 55% from deep. Fordham also sent them to the line 23 times, where they converted 14 free throws.