VCU Rams vs Fordham Rams Betting Pick & Prediction 2/6/24
Planning on watching today’s Rams 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+. VCU is favored by -3.5 in this Atlantic 10 conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 141 points.
VCU RAMS VS FORDHAM RAMS BETTING PICK
The Pick: VCU Rams -3.5
This game will be played at Rose Hill Gymnasium at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, February 6th.
WHY BET THE VCU RAMS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-68 in favor of the Rams.
- Not only will Fordham pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 141 points, and we like the over with a projected 142 points.
Can VCU Live Up to the Hype on the Road?
VCU is favored by 3.5 points in today’s game against Fordham. The Rams have been favored in 16 of their 22 games this season, and they have gone 12-4 in those contests. Overall, VCU is 14-8, including a 6-3 record in Atlantic 10 play.
VCU has been a better team on the road this season, posting a 3-2 record compared to an 11-6 mark at home. The Rams have gone 7-3 in their last 10 road games, and they are coming off a 63-52 win over Richmond.
As the favorite this year, VCU has gone 10-6 vs. the spread. On the road, their ATS mark is 3-2 and they have gone 5-5 in their last 10 road games vs. the spread.
VCU’s over/under record for the season is 10-12 and the average scoring total in their games is 138.5 points. Today’s over/under line of 141 is higher than the average OU line in their games this year (140.3). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 121 points and their OU record in that span is 0-3.
In their recent matchup, the VCU offense ended with 63 points against Richmond. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 37% and made 5 threes. Kuany Kuany led the team in scoring, putting up 15 points. Additionally, Max Shulga contributed 15 points for the Rams.
VCU’s defense has been playing well, ranking 46th nationally, with 66.1 points allowed per game. The VCU defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 52 points and allowed Richmond to connect on 5 threes.
Do the Rams Have a Shot at a Home Win?
After winning their last game against Saint Louis, Fordham is 10-12 overall and 4-5 in the Atlantic 10. They have gone 5-2 on the road compared to 5-10 at home, where they are currently on a four-game losing streak.
As an underdog, Fordham is 5-6 this season, and they are 5-6 as the underdog. So far, they have been the underdog in 11 games.
As the underdog this season, Fordham has gone 5-6 against the spread, and they are 9-13 ATS overall. At home, the Rams have a 4-11 ATS mark. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, Fordham is 5-5 vs. the spread.
This season, the over/under record for Fordham games is 13-9, and today’s over/under line of 141 is lower than the average over/under line in their games this year (143.4). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 137 points, and their over/under record in their last three games is 1-2.
Compared to their season average of 73.6 points per game, Fordham struggled in their previous game. Against Saint Louis, the Rams scored 67 points while finishing with a field goal percentage of 37.9%. The team’s top scorer is Japhet Medor, who enters today’s matchup with an average of 11.2, while Elijah Gray also carries a PPG average of 10.6 into the game.
At this time, the Rams’ defense is positioned 202nd in the country, permitting 73.5 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Fordham’s defense has allowed opponents to shoot 44.6% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 35.8% this season.