Fordham Rams (12-17) vs. UMass Minutemen (19-10)
March 6, 2024 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: UMass Minutemen -10.5; Over/Under: +145
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The Fordham Rams need a win after losing 7 of their last 10 games. The UMass Minutemen look for a win after winning 5 of their last 7 games. Here’s a Fordham Rams vs UMass Minutemen prediction.
Fordham Rams Betting Preview
The Fordham Rams recently beat George Mason and lost to Saint Joseph’s. The Fordham Rams are averaging 71.7 points on 40.8 percent shooting and allowing 73.6 points on 45.2 percent shooting. Kyle Rose is averaging 10.8 points and 4.9 rebounds, while Japhet Medor is averaging 10.3 points and 2.4 assists. Will Richardson is dishing 2.1 assists and Elijah Gray is grabbing 4 rebounds. The Fordham Rams are shooting 32.1 percent from beyond the arc and 66.2 percent from the free throw line. The Fordham Rams are allowing 36.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.8 rebounds per game.
UMass Minutemen Betting Preview
The UMass Minutemen are coming off wins over George Washington and Davidson. The UMass Minutemen are averaging 78.5 points on 45.5 percent shooting and allowing 70.9 points on 42.2 percent shooting. Josh Cohen is averaging 15.9 points and 6.8 rebounds, while Matt Cross is averaging 15.6 points and 8.2 rebounds. Rahsool Diggins is the third double-digit scorer and Keon Thompson is grabbing 3.8 rebounds. The UMass Minutemen are shooting 31.2 percent from beyond the arc and 70.1 percent from the free throw line. The UMass Minutemen are allowing 33.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.2 rebounds per game.
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Massachusetts Minutemen Team Facts
- The home team has won each of the last four games between Fordham and Massachusetts.
- Each of Massachusetts’ last four games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 142 or fewer points.
- Massachusetts has won the first half in each of its last seven night games at William D. Mullins Memorial Center.
Fordham Rams Team Facts
- The home team has won each of Fordham’s last five games.
- Seventeen of Fordham’s last 21 road night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 141 or fewer points.
- Fordham has lost the first half in six of its last seven games against the Atlantic 10 Conference.
Fordham Rams vs UMass Minutemen prediction
The Fordham Rams have had issues all year whenever playing the better teams in the A10, and it’s likely going to be no different here. The UMass Minutemen are 12-3 SU at home this season, and they’re playing some of their best ball of the season right now. UMass is also 18-11 ATS on the season, while Fordham is 12-16-1 ATS on the season. Just two teams heading in different directions. The line is thick, but I have to side with UMass. Fordham has had issues in games like this all season long.
