St. Bonaventure Bonnies vs Fordham Rams NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/25
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Bonnies and Rams. The game is starting at 2:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Rams at Rose Hill Gymnasium in Bronx, NY. Get ready to place your bets! St. Bonaventure is favored by -6 in this Atlantic 10 conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 142 points.
ST. BONAVENTURE BONNIES VS FORDHAM RAMS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Fordham Rams +6
This game will be played at Rose Hill Gymnasium at 2:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th.
WHY BET THE FORDHAM 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 +6.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 142 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.
Can St. Bonaventure Pull Out the Win as Road Favorites?
St. Bonaventure Bonnies Recent Game/Games
The Bonnies improved to 12-1 on the season with a 77-75 win over VCU on Tuesday. St. Bonaventure covered the spread as +2.5 point underdogs at home.
They led 38-34 at halftime and scored 39 points in the 2nd half while allowing 41. The total points of 152 went over the pre-game line of 134.5.
St. Bonaventure put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 55.2%. They connected on 55.8% of their two-point attempts, while hitting 33.3% from beyond the arc, going 5-for-15 from three-point range. At the free-throw line, the Bonnies shot 73.7%, making 14 of 19 attempts.
Phillip Russell led the way with 26 points in just 27 minutes, shooting 62.5% overall and hitting 6 of 12 from three-point range. Noel Brown and Melvin Council Jr. each added 20 points, with Brown shooting 61.5% from the field. The Bonnies recorded 11 offensive rebounds and 9 assists as a team.
St. Bonaventure’s defense struggled, giving up 75 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 50% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 24 two-point baskets on 43 attempts, a 55% shooting rate.
From three-point range, St. Bonaventure’s opponent shot 33%, hitting 5 of 15 attempts. The Bonnies also sent their opponent to the line 19 times, where they made 14 free throws (73%). St. Bonaventure gave up 11 offensive rebounds.
Will the Fordham Defense Show Up at Home?
Fordham Rams Recent Game/Games
Fordham’s season record dropped to 7-6 after a tough 88-63 home loss to Saint Louis on Tuesday. The Rams, who were favored by 1 point, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.
After trailing 42-29 at halftime, Fordham couldn’t mount a comeback, scoring 34 points in the 2nd half while allowing 46. The game’s total points of 151 fell just short of the 154.5 over/under line.
Fordham’s offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 39.3% from the field and 27.8% from three-point range, finishing with 63 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.6%, and they managed 8 offensive rebounds and 12 assists.
Gibson Jimerson was a standout, hitting 5 threes at 71.4% and finishing with 33 points and 8 rebounds. Robbie Avila and Isaiah Swope both shot 58.3%, with Avila adding 19 points and 4 assists, and Swope contributing 15 points and 4 assists.
Despite giving up 88 points, Fordham’s defense held their opponent to 39% shooting from the field, with 24 made field goals on 61 attempts. Inside the arc, the Rams allowed 19 two-point baskets on 43 attempts, a 44% shooting rate.
From three-point range, Fordham’s defense limited their opponent to 5 made threes on 18 attempts, a 27% success rate. The Rams also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 14 times, where they converted 10 shots, a 71% free-throw percentage. Fordham gave up 8 offensive rebounds in the game.