La Salle Explorers vs Fordham Rams Betting Picks & Predictions
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights will face the Iowa Hawkeyes in a Big Ten clash this Saturday. The Scarlet Knights come to the match with an impressive 8-4 record, yet have
Game outlook
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights will face the Iowa Hawkeyes in a Big Ten clash this Saturday. The Scarlet Knights come to the match with an impressive 8-4 record, yet have dropped two conference games so far, while the Hawkeyes have a 8-6 record, and are currently 0-3 in Big Ten play. Fordham is the favorite, opening the line at -5 and the tip-off is scheduled for noon EST.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Explorers +180 | Rams -220
Spread: Explorers +5 (-110) | Rams -5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 145 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Fordham will win straight-up is 69%.
La Salle Explorers
Rutgers Scarlet Knights are 8-4 so far this season and searching for their first conference win in the Big Ten as they take on Iowa on Saturday. Rutgers' offense is ranked 278th in the nation while their defense is 8th. Derek Simpson set a career record with 23 points and 8 rebounds in the last game against Ohio State. The Scarlet Knights have success on the defensive end, ranking 5th in opponent's field goal percentage and 40th in 3-point defense. They come into the next game with 106th in total rebounding per game and 70th in turnovers per game. Rutgers head coach Steve Pikiell believes this team can fight for the conference win in the near future.
Fordham Rams Analysis
The Iowa Hawkeyes have had an 8-6 start to the season, with a strong 8-3 record in non-conference play, followed by an 0-3 start in the Big Ten. Despite a season-high 25 points from Tony Perkins and a double-double for Owen Freeman, the Hawkeyes lost 83-72 to #21 Wisconsin on Tuesday night. Coach McCaffery praised the team for the strides they'd made, but noted the need to avoid committing 35 fouls, and executing better on offense and defense. Iowa is ranked 9th nationally in scoring offense, 43rd in field goal percentage, 154th in 3-point shooting, 285th in scoring defense, 209th in opponent field goal percentage, and 277th in 3-point defense. They are ranked 50th in total rebounding, 28th in turnovers per game, and have yet to notch a Big Ten win.