Fordham Rams Seek Third Consecutive Win as La Salle Looks to Rebound in Atlantic 10 Opener
5. On Saturday afternoon, the La Salle Explorers (9-5, 5-7-1 ATS, 7-6 O/U) will take on the Fordham Rams (7-7, 6-7-1 ATS, 9-5 O/U) in an Atlantic 10 matchup. The Explorers
Game outlook
5. On Saturday afternoon, the La Salle Explorers (9-5, 5-7-1 ATS, 7-6 O/U) will take on the Fordham Rams (7-7, 6-7-1 ATS, 9-5 O/U) in an Atlantic 10 matchup. The Explorers are coming off a home loss against George Mason while the Rams earned a crucial overtime victory against George Washington. Last season, the Rams pulled out a 2-0 win against La Salle. Pittsburgh is currently favored to win with a line of -9.5.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Panthers -440 | Cardinals +332
Spread: Panthers -9 (-110) | Cardinals +9 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 145.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Pittsburgh will win straight-up is 81%.
Pittsburgh Panthers
La Salle is seeking their 10th win of the season, however they have dropped three of their four last bouts. Khalil Brantley, Jhamir Brickus and Daeshon Shepherd have been producing offensively, while La Salle is ranked 228th in DI in Ken Pomeroy’s ratings and 143rd for scoring an average of 76.7 points. On defense, they allow an average of 72.1 points, putting them 208th. Pittsburgh, on the other hand, is ranked 90 in offense (scoring an average of 78.79 per game) and 49th in defense (allowing an average of 65.14 points per game). They are hits an average of 43.64% of their field goals, 66.56% of free throws and 33.67% of three-pointers. Jig opens the second half with a triple! He's up to 15 points. La Salle 46, George Mason 40 | 17:41 Left, 2nd Half #Authenticity | #GoExplorers 🔭 pic.twitter.com/9EaY3hWXk7