Penn State vs Fordham Picks and Prediction – 11/25/2024

The Penn State Nittany Lions will be in Daytona Beach Monday afternoon for a match-up with the Fordham Rams. Penn State is rolling to start the year undefeated through five games played following a 13 point victory in their last outing. The Nittany Lions offense has rolled this season every 98.2 points on 52.3% from the floor. Defensively Penn State has done the work as well holding opponents to 67 points per game overall despite allowing 89 in their last game. Stay up to date with our College Basketball Picks.

Ace Baldwin Jr. has led the way this season for Penn State averaging 16.4 points and 7.8 assists per game. Zach Hicks averages 15.8 points and Puff Johnson chips in 10.8 points per game. Nick Kern Jr is the 5th Penn State player in double figures averaging 10.2 points per game. Big man Yanic Konan Niederhauser averages 12.2 points and adds a team leading 7.2 rebounds per contest.

The Fordham Rams limp into Monday with three wins and three losses on the year following a narrow 2 point loss last game out. Offensively Fordham has been mediocre averaging 73.8 points on 41.5% shooting from the floor. Defensively the Rams have done enough allowing just 70.5 points per game but gave up 73 in their most recent loss.

Jackie Johnson III leads Fordham this season averaging 19 points per game. Jahmere Tripp is second on the team averaging 11 points and Japhet Medor averages 10.5 points as the only other player on the roster in double digits. Will Richardson is averaging 7.5 points and adds a team high  3.7 assists for Fordham. Abdou Tsimbila average 5.7 points and a team high 6 rebounds per game.  Romad Dean has been consistent for the Fordham offense everything 6 points and nearly 21 minutes per game.

Penn State is the more talented team in this matchup and that will show on Monday. Look for the Nittany Lions to dominate this game start to finish as their potent offense will be too much for them to handle. Take Penn State to continue their winning ways Monday in Florida as they get the win and cover against Fordham. Final Score Prediction, Penn State Nittany Lions win and cover 85-62.