The Fordham Rams will try to pay off for their supporters and betting fans on Saturday when they play host to the UMass Minutemen at Rose Hill Gym in NCAA basketball odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Fordham Rams betting line opened as 2-point underdogs 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.
UMass Minutemen vs Fordham Rams Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The UMass Minutemen will try to spoil to the party and cover the point spread on Saturday; they are 10-10 ATS against the betting line this season, while the Fordham Rams are 4-15 ATS. UMass Minutemen are 9-11 on betting the total; Fordham Rams are 9-9-1.
The Power Rankings at Odds Shark show No. 217-rated UMass Minutemen taking on the No. 312-rated Fordham Rams in this contest.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Fordham's No. 262 nationally ranked offense (61.45 points per game) against a UMass Minutemen defense that sits as the No. 123 at 71.1 PPG. The Fordham Rams have been averaging 40.54% from the field, less than the Minutemen have managed so far this season (44.68% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Luwane Pipkins scored 25 points in a futile effort to lead the Minutemen to a win (they lost 87-72 to La Salle at Tom Gola Arena on Wednesday).
Fordham was crushed on Wednesday, getting blown out by Rhode Island and falling by a 78-58 score at Rose Hill Gym.
Next Betting Matchups
UMass home to Rhode Island, Tuesday, January 30th
Fordham at Saint Louis, Saturday, February 3rd