Fordham vs Rhode Island Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 8

Rhode Island guard Jaden House (2) attempts a 3-point basket over Dayton guard Enoch Cheeks (6) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, in Dayton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
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  • Rhode Island is a -7.5 point favorite vs Fordham
  • Total (Over/Under): 158.5 points
  • Fordham / Rhode Island TV channel: ESPN+

The Fordham Rams visit Thomas M. Ryan Center to take on the Rhode Island Rams on Mar. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Kingston, RI, USA.

Rhode Island is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-110).

The Fordham vs. Rhode Island Over/Under is 158.5 total points.

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Fordham vs. Rhode Island Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Fordham+7.5 -110O 158.5 -110+260
Rhode Island -7.5 -110U 158.5 -110-325

Fordham vs Rhode Island Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Rhode Island will win this college basketball game with 79.1% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Fordham vs Rhode Island Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Fordham will cover the spread with 53.3% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Fordham has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 9 of their last 13 away games (+4.43 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Fordham has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 32 games (+2.65 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Fordham have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 13 away games (+2.50 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Fordham has hit the Team Total Under in 8 of their last 13 away games (+2.16 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Fordham have covered the 1H Spread in 7 of their last 13 away games (+0.05 Units / 0% ROI)
  • Rhode Island has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 30 games (+4.80 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Rhode Island has hit the Team Total Over in 18 of their last 30 games (+4.25 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Rhode Island has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 11 of their last 19 games at home (+1.95 Units / 9% ROI)

Fordham Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Fordham has a 12-17 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6.65 Units / -20.85% ROI).

  • 10-19 when betting on the Moneyline for -9.1 Units / -13.78% ROI
  • 18-11 when betting the Over for +5.95 Units / 18.74% ROI
  • 11-18 when betting the Under for -8.9 Units / -27.77% ROI

Rhode Island Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Rhode Island has a 11-17 record against the spread this college basketball season (-7.65 Units / -24.92% ROI).

  • 15-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -16.85 Units / -17.03% ROI
  • 18-10 when betting the Over for +7 Units / 22.69% ROI
  • 10-18 when betting the Under for -9.75 Units / -31.71% ROI

Fordham Offensive Stats & Trends:

Fordham shot 40% (798/1,993) last season — lowest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Fordham shot 40% (798/1,993) last season — tied for 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Fordham had an eFG% of 47% last season — tied for 10th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

Fordham is shooting 33% from three (247/761) this season — tied for 44th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Rhode Island Offensive Stats & Trends:

Rhode Island has a 43% free throw rate (706 free throw attempts/1,658 field goal attempts) this season — highest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Rhode Island had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (386 assists/ 381 TOs) last season — tied for 17th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Rhode Island shot 65% from the free throw line (443/680) last season — lowest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 72%

Rhode Island shot 65% from the free throw line (443/680) last season — 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%

Fordham Defensive Stats & Trends:

Fordham averaged 8.0 steals per game (264 steals/33 games) last season — tied for 44th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Fordham has allowed opponents to shoot 47% (830/1,762) this season — highest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 43%

Fordham has allowed an average of 1.33 points per shot (4,717 points/3,555 shots) since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.21

Fordham averaged 8.0 steals per game (264 steals/33 games) last season — best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.5

Rhode Island Defensive Stats & Trends:

Rhode Island has averaged 5.4 steals per game (316 steals/59 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Rhode Island averaged 26.7 defensive rebounds per game (801 rebounds/30 games) last season — tied for 43rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Rhode Island averaged 4.9 steals per game (147 steals/30 games) last season — lowest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.5

Rhode Island has averaged 5.8 steals per game (169 steals/29 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 7.0


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