Fordham vs UMass Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 6

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  • UMass (18-11) is a -9.5 point favorite vs Fordham (12-17)
  • Total (Over/Under): 145.5 points
  • Fordham / UMass TV channel: ESPN+

The Fordham Rams (12-17) visit Mullins Center to take on the UMass Minutemen (18-11) on Mar. 6. Tip off is scheduled for 7:30pm EST in Amherst, MA.

UMass is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -9.5 (-110).

The Fordham vs. UMass Over/Under is 145.5 total points.

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Fordham vs. UMass Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Fordham+9.5 -110O 145.5 -110+380
UMass -9.5 -110U 145.5 -110-550

Fordham vs UMass Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts UMass will win this college basketball game with 83.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Fordham vs UMass Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts UMass will cover the spread with 52.1% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Fordham has hit the 1H Moneyline in 6 of their last 12 away games (+3.80 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Fordham has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.70 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Fordham has hit the Team Total Under in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.15 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Fordham has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 7 of their last 12 away games (+1.35 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Fordham have covered the 1H Spread in 7 of their last 12 away games (+1.10 Units / 8% ROI)
  • UMass has hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 18 games at home (+7.70 Units / 11% ROI)
  • UMass has hit the 1H Moneyline in 14 of their last 18 games at home (+7.30 Units / 16% ROI)
  • UMass has hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 11 games at home (+6.80 Units / 56% ROI)
  • UMass has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 11 of their last 16 games at home (+5.30 Units / 29% ROI)
  • UMass has hit the Team Total Under in 6 of their last 7 games at home (+4.90 Units / 62% ROI)

Fordham Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Fordham has a 12-17 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6.7 Units / -21% ROI).

  • 12-16 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.25 Units / -9.62% ROI
  • 17-12 when betting the Over for +3.8 Units / 11.91% ROI
  • 12-17 when betting the Under for -6.7 Units / -21% ROI

UMass Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

UMass has a 18-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (+5.8 Units / 18.15% ROI).

  • 19-10 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.45 Units / 6.29% ROI
  • 15-14 when betting the Over for -0.45 Units / -1.41% ROI
  • 14-15 when betting the Under for -2.55 Units / -7.99% ROI

Fordham Offensive Stats & Trends:

Fordham has a TS% of 44% this season — tied for 10th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

Fordham is shooting 41% (1,375/3,310) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Fordham is shooting 41% (578/1,409) this season — tied for 14th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Fordham is shooting 65% from the free throw line (337/518) this season — 13th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%

UMass Offensive Stats & Trends:

UMass has averaged 80.1 points per game (1,763 points/22 games) this season — best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 74.3

UMass has an eFG% of 48% since the start of the 2022-23 season — 28th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

UMass has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (367 assists/ 250 TOs) this season — tied for 2nd best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

UMass has a TS% of 45% since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 24th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

Fordham Defensive Stats & Trends:

Fordham has 198 steals this season — most among Atlantic 10 Teams

Fordham has averaged 8.6 steals per game (198 steals/23 games) this season — best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Fordham has averaged 7.8 steals per game (436 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 31st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Fordham has averaged 8.6 steals per game (198 steals/23 games) this season — tied for 23rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

UMass Defensive Stats & Trends:

UMass has averaged 8.5 steals per game (186 steals/22 games) this season — 2nd best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

UMass has 397 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th most among Atlantic 10 Teams

UMass has 186 steals this season — 2nd most among Atlantic 10 Teams

UMass has allowed an average of 1.27 points per shot (1,591 points/1,257 shots) this season — 3rd highest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.20


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