Fordham Rams (10-14) vs. Dayton Flyers (20-4)
February 17, 2024 1:30 pm EDT
The Line: Dayton Flyers -14.5; Over/Under: +139.5
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The Fordham Rams will play the Dayton Flyers in an A-10 game on Saturday afternoon at UD Arena in Dayton, Ohio. Fordham has lost four of their last five games, while Dayton has won four of their last five. Let’s take a look at the betting matchup and the Fordham vs Dayton prediction.
Fordham Preview
The Fordham Rams are 10-14 (4-7) this season after they lost to St. Bonaventure by a score of 85-67 in their last game. Fordham trailed 44-27 at halftime and allowed 41 points in the second half in the loss. The Rams shot 42.6% from the field and were -7 in rebounding margin in the game. Fordham lost to VCU by a score of 75-60 in the game prior to St. Bonaventure, but did beat Saint Louis before that. The Rams are scoring 72.8 points per game with 37.2 rebounds per game and 13.3 assists per game, while allowing 74.1 points against per game this year. Japhet Medor is averaging 11.4 points per game, 2.0 rebounds per game, and 2.7 assists per game. Fordham is shooting 41.1% from the field, 65.3% on free throws, and 32.1% on three pointers this season.
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Dayton Preview
The Dayton Flyers are 20-4 (10-2) this year after they defeated Duquesne by a score of 75-59 in their last game. Dayton led 36-33 at the half and held Duquesne to only 26 points in the second half in the win. The Flyers shot 47.3% from the field and made 16 free throws in the game. Dayton lost to VCU by a score of 49-47 in the game prior to Duquesne, but did win the previous three games. The Flyers are scoring 73.8 points per game with 34.2 rebounds per game and 14.7 assists per game, while giving up 64 points against per game this season. DaRon Holmes II is averaging 19.6 points per game, 7.9 rebounds per game, and 2.5 assists per game. Dayton is shooting 47.2% from the field, 73% on free throws, and 39.2% on three pointers this year.
Fordham vs Dayton Betting Prediction
Dayton comes into this matchup tied for first in the A-10 standings and they are ranked #16 in the country. The Flyers are solid offensively, but they play great defense, allowing just 64 points against per game this season. Fordham is only 4-7 in conference play and they have allowed 85, 75, and 83 points in their last three losses. The Rams have two main issues: They struggle on defense and only shoot 41.1% from the field. Dayton has shown they can be beaten on the road, but I don’t think Fordham can hang with them at home. Take the Flyers here.
