Fordham vs Duquesne Prediction 1/26/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Fordham vs Duquesne prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, January 26th at Rose Hill Gym in Bronx, New York. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Fordham Rams Betting Preview

The Fordham Rams are 8-11 (0-6) this year after they lost to Loyola by a score of 70-66 in their last game. Fordham trailed 34-31 at halftime and just couldn’t complete the comeback in the second half. The Rams shot 44.9% from the field, 36% on three-pointers, and 86.7% on free throws in the game. Japhet Medor led Fordham with 22 points and six assists, while Jackie Johnson III added 22 points and two rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Rams lost to Massachusetts by a score of 120-118 and Davidson by a score of 74-64. Fordham has lost six games in a row and they are last in the A-10 standings. Fordham has scored 75.7 points per game and they have allowed 77.8 points per game, while also averaging 36.6 rebounds and 14.0 assists per game this season. Jackie Johnson III is averaging 19.1 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game, while Japhet Medor is averaging 12.5 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game this year. Fordham is shooting 42.4% from the field, 72.1% on free throws, and 33.3% on three-pointers this season.

Duquesne Dukes Betting Preview

The Duquesne Dukes are 9-10 (4-2) this season after they lost to Dayton by a score of 82-62 in their last game. Duquesne trailed 44-25 at halftime and never got back into the game in the second half. The Dukes shot 42.9% from the field, 38.5% on three-pointers, and 52.6% on free throws in the game. Tre Dinkins led Duquesne with 14 points and four assists, while Cam Crawford added nine points and two rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Dukes defeated St. Bonaventure by a score of 75-57 and George Washington by a score of 73-65. Duquesne has won three of their last four games and they are near the top of the A-10 standings. Duquesne has scored 69.2 points per game and they have allowed 66.2 points per game, while also averaging 35.2 rebounds and 14.4 assists per game this season. Tre Dinkins is averaging 11.4 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game, while Jahsean Corbett is averaging 9.7 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game this year. Duquesne is shooting 43.2% from the field, 64.3% on free throws, and 35.3% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Duquesne will beat Fordham

• Fordham has lost each of its last seven games against the Atlantic 10 Conference.
• Duquesne has won 10 of its last 11 day games against the Atlantic 10 Conference.
• Fordham has lost the first half in each of its last nine games against the Atlantic 10 Conference at Rose Hill Gymnasium.

Fordham vs Duquesne Prediction 

Fordham comes into this matchup looking for their first conference win of the season and they will be at home for this game. The Rams are shooting just 42.4% from the field and they have scored 66 points or fewer in four of their last five games. Fordham has also had issues on defense, as they are allowing 77.8 points per game this season. Duquesne has won three of their last four games and they have started conference play very strong. The Dukes are shooting 43.2% from the field, but they have been the way better defensive team in this contest. Duquesne has allowed 65 points or fewer in three straight games and defense is going to be the difference in this matchup. Take the Dukes here.