Fordham vs VCU Picks and Prediction – 3/13/2024
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The Fordham Rams will play a second round matchup in the Atlantic 10 conference tournament Wednesday afternoon in Brooklyn against VCU. Fordham has had issues all year coming into this matchup six games below .500 riding a three-game skid. The Rams offense has been mediocre all year averaging less than 71 points per game, and they've averaged 61 points over the last three outings. Defensively Fordham has had troubles as well giving up almost 73 points overall resulting in their sub .500 record. Stay in the loop with our College Basketball Picks.
Kyle Rose has led Fordham all season averaging 10.7 points per game. Japhet Medor averages 10 points as the only other player in double figures and Will Richardson chips in 9.6 points per game. Antrell Charlton is averaging 6.9 points and a team leading 3.3 assists. Big man Abdou Tsimbila averages 7.4 points and a team high 6.3 rebounds.
The VCU Rams come into the conference tournament seven games above .500 despite riding a three-game losing streak. Offensively VCU has been mediocre averaging 72.4 points on 44.4% shooting. The Rams defense has carried the team this season however allowing just 67.6 points per game overall.
Offensively VCU did shoot the ball well in their last outing making 45.1% of their shots knocked down 18 triples to score 86 points but scored just 16 and overtime resulting in the loss. Defensively the Rams were obliterated giving up 91 points on 53.6% shooting from the floor. VCU also lost the rebounding battle and turned the ball over 11 times in the game. Zeb Jackson led the way for VCU with 26 points on 22 shots.
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VCU Rams -8.5
Get expert picks from the hottest cappersBoth teams have had troubles over the last few weeks, but VCU is the better team in this matchup. Look for the Rams to put it all together Wednesday leading to a needed win. Take VCU to do enough Wednesday to end their recent skid as they get the win and cover against Fordham. Final Score Prediction, VCU Rams win and cover 74-61.