College hoops betting interest focuses on the Fordham Rams vs VCU Rams battle Saturday at Siegel Center as the Rams look to defend home court and cover the NCAA basketball point spread.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Fordham Rams opened as 12-point underdogs in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total was set to open a bit later (check out Sportsbook for the latest situation).
Fordham Rams vs VCU Rams Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The VCU Rams bring a 8-5 record (6-6 ATS) to this tilt against the 5-7 Rams, who are 2-9 ATS. Those OVER/UNDER betting have witnessed VCU go 6-6 so far and the Fordham Rams go 5-5-1.
The VCU Rams sit at No. 154 in the current college hoops power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Fordham Rams sit at No. 228 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and VCU has the nation's No. 95-rated offensive output, at 77.85 PPG. The visiting Fordham Rams defense ranks No. 66 allowing on average 66.92 PPG. The Rams FG% has averaged 45.58% so far, more than the VCU Rams marksmen have achieved on the year, 41.11% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Fordham got 18 points from Will Tavares but lost anyway, 86-69, to West Virginia on Saturday at WVU Colliseum.
Justin Tillman scored 19 points leading the Rams to a 75-65 victory over VMI at Siegel Center on Friday.
- Fordham is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games
- Fordham is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
- Fordham is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
- Fordham is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing VCU
- VCU is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
- VCU is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games at home
- VCU is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Fordham
Next Betting Matchups
Fordham home to Richmond, Wednesday, January 3rd
VCU at Saint Joseph's, Wednesday, January 3rd
