Fordham Rams vs Duquesne Dukes Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

The Fordham Rams are set to face off against the Duquesne Dukes in an upcoming game at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse. The Rams are seeking their second consecutive win following a surprising victory against Rhode Island. Similarly, the Dukes are coming off a narrow win over St. Bonaventure. Duquesne has had a relatively successful track record against Fordham, winning six out of their last ten encounters. Currently, Duquesne holds a favorite position in the betting, with an opening line of -8.5 that has since shifted to -7. The game is scheduled for 12:30 PM ET on Saturday.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Rams +262 | Dukes -328

Spread: Rams +7 (-110) | Dukes -7 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 145 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Duquesne will win straight-up is 77%.

Fordham Rams

Fordham University's basketball team, the Rams, recently ended their two-game losing streak with a victory over Rhode Island in their most recent matchup. Currently, the Rams have won their last three away games and hope to continue their success by aiming for a fourth consecutive road victory when they compete against the Dukes on Saturday. In terms of offensive performance, Fordham has been averaging 75.2 points per game, with their last game resulting in a total of 71 points. During this game, the team displayed strong shooting skills, making 47.4 percent of their field goals and 36.4 percent of their three-point shots. Kyle Rose emerged as the leading scorer for the Rams, contributing 24 points, six rebounds, and three assists. Additionally, Will Richardson recorded 13 points and five rebounds, while Antrell Charlton added 12 points, three rebounds, and six assists. However, Fordham has struggled defensively, allowing an average of 74.1 points per game. In their previous game, they allowed a total of 68 points and will need to maintain their defensive efforts if they wish to secure a victory in their upcoming game. It is worth noting that Japhet Medor's availability for the next game is uncertain due to an ankle injury. According to the power rankings, Fordham is currently ranked 165 in offense, with an average scoring rate of 75.17 points per game. In terms of shooting efficiency, the Rams hit an average of 41.24 percent of their field goals and 66.98 percent of their free throws. Their three-point shooting success rate stands at 32.52 percent. The team also demonstrates their abilities offensively by averaging 38.61 rebounds per game and making an average of 13.61 offensive assists per game. Defensively, Fordham allows opponents to make 43.44 percent of their field goals and 73.74 percent of their free throws. Regarding three-point defense, opponents make an average of 35.76 percent of their shots from beyond the arc. The Rams also secure an average of 37.33 defensive rebounds per game. Defensively, the team records an average of 11.44 defensive assists and 15.06 turnovers per game. These statistics place the Rams at 180th in field goal defense and 296th in free throw defense. Currently, Fordham has an overall record of 9-10 and an ATS (against the spread) In the lab. #attitude pic.twitter.com/hp7VJ9oMpE