On Wednesday, the Massachusetts Minutemen (6-11) face off against the Fordham Rams (8-9) at Rose Hill Gym in Bronx, New York. Get ready for the college basketball season with our college basketball picks.

Fordham comes into this matchup on a four-game losing streak and has dropped four of their last five games. In a recent game against Davidson, which ended in a 74-64 defeat, Jackie Johnson III was the standout performer for the Fordham Rams, netting 20 points. This performance is indicative of his role as the team's top scorer this season, with an impressive average of 17.9 points per game. Following Johnson III in scoring contributions is Japhet Medor, who is the second-leading scorer for the Rams, maintaining an average of 11.2 points per game throughout the season. When it comes to rebounding, Romad Dean has taken the lead for Fordham, securing an average of 5.6 rebounds per game, showcasing his strength on the boards. In terms of playmaking, Japhet Medor emerges again as a key player, leading the team with an average of 3.7 assists per game. Defensively, however, the Rams have struggled in recent outings, conceding an average of 80.8 points across their last five matchups. As the Rams prepare to host Massachusetts, they are keen on clinching their first win in conference play this season. Despite their challenges, Fordham has been able to maintain a scoring average of 73.8 points per game, highlighting their potential to perform offensively.

Massachusetts enters this game on a one-game losing streak and has dropped four of their last five games. In a closely contested game against George Mason, the Minutemen fell short with a 77-70 defeat, despite Rahsool Diggins putting up an impressive 21-point performance. Throughout the season, Diggins has been a standout player for Massachusetts, leading the team with an average of 14.3 points per game. Trailing him in scoring is Jaylen Curry, who contributes significantly with an average of 12.4 points each game. On the defensive end, Daniel Rivera has been a key player, dominating the boards with an average of 7.5 rebounds per game. Additionally, Jaylen Curry plays a crucial role in facilitating the offense, being the team's top assist provider, averaging 4.1 assists per game. Over the last five matchups, Massachusetts has struggled defensively, conceding an average of 76 points. As they prepare to take on Fordham, the Minutemen aim to prevent Fordham from securing their first conference victory of the season. Massachusetts has a season average of 73.5 points per game, highlighting their competitive offensive capabilities.

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