College hoops betting interest focuses on the Fordham Rams vs La Salle Explorers battle Wednesday at Tom Gola Arena as the Explorers look to defend home court and cover the NCAA basketball point spread.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The La Salle Explorers betting line opened as -12.5-point favorites in this college basketball tilt over at Sportsbook but the number may be on the move. Watch for the Sportsbook over/under total as well at Sportsbook.
Fordham Rams vs La Salle Explorers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Fordham Rams will try to spoil to the party and cover the point spread on Wednesday; they are 3-13 ATS against the betting line this season, while the La Salle Explorers are 7-10 ATS. Fordham Rams are 7-8-1 on betting the total; La Salle Explorers are 11-6.
This college basketball game matches up the No. 155 (La Salle) and the No. 260 (Fordham) teams in the league, according to our current NCAA basketball power rankings.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and La Salle has the nation's No. 175-rated offensive output, at 72.72 PPG. The visiting Fordham Rams defense ranks No. 72 allowing on average 68.24 PPG. The Explorers FG% has averaged 42.74% so far, more than the La Salle Rams marksmen have achieved on the year, 40.56% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Rams were hammered by Davidson on Sunday, losing by a 75-45 final at Rose Hill Gym in college basketball betting action.
Pookie Powell scored 26 points for La Salle on Saturday, but the Dukes managed a 101-94 victory over the Explorers at A.J. Palumbo Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Fordham at Saint Joseph's, Saturday, January 20th
La Salle at Richmond, Saturday, January 20th