Rhode Island Rams vs Fordham Rams NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 2/5/25
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Rams and Rams. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Rams at Rose Hill Gymnasium in Bronx, NY. Get ready to place your bets! Rhode Island is favored by -1.5 in this Atlantic 10 conference matchup the against Fordham. The over/under for the game is set at 154.5 points.
RHODE ISLAND RAMS VS FORDHAM RAMS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Rhode Island Rams -1.5
This game will be played at Rose Hill Gymnasium at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, February 5th.
WHY BET THE RHODE ISLAND RAMS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Rams.
- Not only will Fordham pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.
Does Rhode Island Have A Chance at Rose Hill Gymnasium?
Rhode Island Rams Recent Game/Games
Rhode Island improved to 14-6 on the season with an 88-82 home win over Massachusetts on Wednesday. The Rams entered the game as -4.5 favorites and covered the spread.
Rhode Island led 46-38 at halftime and scored 42 points in the 2nd half, while allowing 44. The game’s total points of 170 exceeded the O/U line of 157.5.
Rhode Island’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 88 points on 56.6% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 64.2%, with the Rams hitting 65.7% of their two-point attempts and 38.9% from beyond the arc. They also connected on 77.8% of their free throws, going 21-for-27 from the line.
Rahsool Diggins led the way with 27 points, while Sebastian Thomas added 22 points and 8 rebounds, dishing out 7 assists. David Green was efficient, shooting 70% from the field and hitting 2 of 3 from deep, finishing with 18 points. Jamarques Lawrence also contributed 13 points, knocking down 3 of 7 from three-point range.
Rhode Island’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 82 points on 56% shooting from the field. Their opponents were especially effective inside, hitting 65% of their two-point attempts with a 23/35 performance.
From beyond the arc, the Rams allowed 7 threes on 18 attempts, a 38% clip. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 21 for 77%. Rhode Island gave up 7 offensive rebounds in the game.
Can Fordham Pull Off a Home Win?
Fordham Rams Recent Game/Games
Fordham’s season record dropped to 9-12 after a 74-72 road loss to St. Bonaventure on Saturday. The Rams were +10.5 underdogs going into the game but managed to cover the spread.
Fordham trailed 40-29 at halftime but outscored the Bonnies 43-34 in the second half. The total points for the game were 146, surpassing the O/U line of 138.5.
Fordham put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 48.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 57.1%. They connected on 56.2% of their two-point attempts and 37.5% from beyond the arc, hitting 9 threes on 24 attempts. At the free-throw line, they shot 75%, making 9 of 12.
Noel Brown led the way with 22 points, shooting 77.8% from the field and grabbing 8 rebounds. Jackie Johnson III added 20 points, hitting 2 threes, while Japhet Medor contributed 18 points, shooting 57.1% from deep with 4 made threes. Melvin Council Jr. dished out 7 assists to go along with his 13 points.
Fordham’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 74 points while allowing the opponent to shoot 55% from the field. The Rams had a particularly tough time defending inside, where they allowed 25 two-point baskets on 36 attempts, a 69% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, Fordham held the opponent to 25% shooting, with just 4 made threes on 16 attempts. The Rams also sent the other team to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 12 free throws, shooting 63%. Fordham gave up 8 offensive rebounds in the game.