Fairleigh Dickinson Knights vs Fordham Rams Betting Pick & Prediction 11/30/23
Planning on watching today’s Knights and Rams game? Catch the action at Rose Hill Gymnasium in Bronx, NY, as the Rams hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Rams as the betting favorite with the over/under line sitting at 158.5 points.
FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON KNIGHTS VS FORDHAM RAMS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Fairleigh Dickinson Knights +10.5
This game will be played at Rose Hill Gymnasium at 7:00 ET on Thursday, November 30th.
WHY BET THE FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON KNIGHTS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-67 in favor of the Rams.
- Even though we have Fordham winning straight-up, we like Fairleigh Dickinson at +10.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 158.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.
Is a Win at Bronx Possible for the Knights?
After playing a total of eight games, Fairleigh Dickinson comes into this game with a record of 4-4. In their last ten games on the road, including last year, Fairleigh Dickinson has a record of 3-7. Fairleigh Dickinson’s ATS performance shows a 3-3 record leading into today’s game. Over their last five games, the team is 2-2 vs. the spread.
After eight games, Fairleigh Dickinson has an over/under record of 5-1-0, with their games averaging a combined 167.3 points per game so far. The Knights have seen their last five games conclude with a collective average of 175 points per game and an over/under record of 4-0.
The Knights’ offense finished with 86 points in their previous game, mirroring their current average of 88.6 points per contest. Sean Moore was the leading scorer for the Knights, putting up 21 points. In addition, Ansley Almonor contributed 18 points.
As they prepare for the upcoming game, Fairleigh Dickinson is focused on shoring up their defense, as they are currently allowing an average of 81.9 points per game (227th). Fairleigh Dickinson’s three-point defense is currently 71st in the country at 7.1 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 35.5% of their shots vs. Fairleigh Dickinson.
Do the Rams Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?
Fordham, who is getting ready for their 7th game of the season, currently holds a 3-3 record. Up to this point, all of their games have been played at home. Before today’s game, Fordham has a 2-4 ATS record. In their previous five games, they are 2-3 vs. the spread.
In six games, Fordham comes in with an over/under mark of 4-2-0, with their games averaging 138.8 points per game. Over the course of the last five games, the Rams’ games have averaged 140 points per game, along with an over/under record of 3-2.
Fordham’s offense is coming off a good game, putting up 93 points vs. Manhattan. Overall, they hit 49.3% of their shots from the field and went 16/20 from the free-throw line. Japhet Medor led the team in scoring, putting up 16 points. Additionally, Elijah Gray contributed 15 points for the Rams.
Coming into today’s game, the Fordham defense is giving up an average of 67.5 points per contest. Against Manhattan in their most recent game, the Fordham defense gave up a total of 61 points while allowing Manhattan to hit 49% of their shots.