Fordham Rams vs. Davidson Wildcats ATS Prediction 03/02/19

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The Fordham Rams (11-17, 2-13 A10) will be at Belk Arena to meet the Davidson Wildcats (20-8, 11-4 A10) in an A10 matchup. The game begins at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 2, 2019.

Fordham Rams vs. Davidson Wildcats ATS Odds

Both teams fell in their last outing. The Wildcats fell to the La Salle Explorers, 79-69, while the Rams were defeated by the Saint Joseph’s Hawks, 66-52.

Fordham had a better turnover percentage (16.2 vs. 14.0) while Davidson had a better turnover percentage (11.3 vs. 12.2). Davidson was led by Jon Axel Gudmundsson, who finished with 19 points, seven rebounds and six assists. Ty Perry played a key role for Fordham with 12 points.

In their first matchup this year, Luka Brajkovic led the Wildcats to a 79-69 win. He registered a double-double with 18 points and 12 rebounds. The Wildcats’ offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over the Rams. Davidson had a rate of 36.7, while Fordham posted a mark of 22.0.

Half-court execution will be critical when a pair of the nation’s slowest-paced teams face off. Davidson currently ranks 311th in possessions per game (66.1) and Fordham is 278th (67.0). Ball security should be an advantage for the Rams. They rank 44th at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.6 percent). Conversely, the Wildcats force the 57th-fewest turnovers in the nation (opponents’ turnover percentage of 17.2 percent).

Fordham Rams at Davidson Wildcats Free Pick

College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Davidson, ATS Winner – Davidson, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Fordham ranks 30th in three pointers allowed per game (19.3) while Davidson ranks 244th (25.3).
  • The Wildcats are 16th in the country with 5.0 steals allowed per game while the Rams are 59th with 5.6 steals allowed per game.
  • Davidson allows the seventh-fewest blocks per game (2.1) while Fordham ranks 31st (2.5).
  • The Wildcats rank 77th in assists per game (14.5) while the Rams rank 226th (11.5).
  • Davidson ranks 172nd in rebounds per game (34.7) while Fordham ranks 223rd in rebounds allowed per game (36.6).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Rams’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 9.0, up from 0.1 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Wildcats have scored an average of 75.2 points per game (3.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 72.0 points per game (6.1 above their season average).