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La Salle Explorers Favored to Prevail Against Fordham Rams in Atlantic 10 Showdown

The Fordham Rams (8-11) will be facing off against the La Salle Explorers (11-9) in a highly anticipated Atlantic 10 Conference matchup on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM ET in Philadelphia. La Salle, the betting favorite, will look to continue their success after a previous 81-76 victory over Fordham, ending Fordham's winning streak against them. This game is expected to be closely contested, as both teams have split the last 10 head-to-head matchups. The current betting line has La Salle favored by 4.5 points, with the line remaining unchanged leading up to the game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Rams +170 | Explorers -210
• Spread: Rams +4.5 (-110) | Explorers -4.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 149.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that La Salle will win straight-up is 68%.

Fordham vs La Salle Stats

Fordham Rams

The Fordham Rams are currently facing challenges in their basketball season, with a recent win snapping a six-game losing streak but still struggling in conference play with a 1-6 record in the Atlantic 10. Their performance is reflected in their KenPom ratings, placing them as the lowest-rated team in the conference. Offensively, the Rams are averaging 75.2 points per game but struggle with shooting efficiency, ranking low in field goal percentage and three-point shooting. Defensively, Fordham allows a conference-worst 77.1 points per game and struggles with opponents' shooting percentages. Despite these struggles, the Rams have three players averaging double figures in scoring, led by senior Jackie Johnson III. One positive aspect is their pace of play, which could potentially create opportunities in transition. Fordham's power ranking and statistical rankings reflect their challenges on both ends of the court this season.

La Salle Explorers Analysis

The La Salle Explorers are entering their upcoming matchup with momentum, following a 70-64 victory over Rhode Island. This win improved their conference record to 3-4 and ended a two-game losing streak. The team has shown strength at home, boasting an 8-1 record at John Glaser Arena, their best start at home since 2016-17. In terms of rankings, the Explorers are 183rd overall in the KenPom ratings, with their offense ranked 170th and defense ranked 259th. Leading the team is graduate student guard Corey McKeithan, who scored 20 points in the recent win and averages 15.7 points per game this season. On offense, La Salle averages 75.3 points per game and shoots 42.3% from the field, while on defense they allow 74.3 points per game and opponents shoot 44.4% from the floor. Defensive stats include allowing 44.41% of field goals and 70% of free throws, while obtaining 36.65 defensive rebounds per game. The Explorers also average 14.75 defensive assists and 12.35 turnovers per game. Overall, the team has a power ranking of 260 and an 11-9 record, with statistical rankings across various categories in NCAA basketball.

La Salle Dominates at Home: Favored to Cover Spread Against Fordham

La Salle has exhibited significant improvement in various key performance indicators when playing at home this season. They have demonstrated strong performance in terms of both winning games and covering spreads, boasting a 7-2 record against the spread at John Glaser Arena. According to BartTorvik ratings, La Salle is ranked 143rd in the nation. In contrast, Fordham's performance on the road has been less impressive, with a rating of 228th in the BartTorvik rankings. Their offensive efficiency also ranks at a low 339th in the country. Therefore, based on these statistics, it is recommended to consider La Salle as a favorable choice to cover the spread in the upcoming match.

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