Fordham vs VCU Prediction 2025/01/08 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Fordham vs VCU prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, January 8th at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Virginia. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Fordham Rams Betting Preview

The Fordham Rams are 8-7 (0-2) this year after they lost to St. Bonaventure by a score of 86-66 in their last game. Fordham trailed 43-30 at halftime and allowed another 43 points in the second half in the loss. The Rams shot 43.6% from the field, 37% on three-pointers, and 88.9% on free throws in the game. Jackie Johnson III has led Fordham with 21 points and three assists, while Romad Dean added 13 points and six rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Rams lost to St. Louis by a score of 88-63 but did defeat Albany by a score of 87-83 before that. Fordham has won five of their last seven games, but they did start the season by losing five of their first eight. Fordham has scored 75.3 points per game and they have allowed 76.1 points per game, while also averaging 35.9 rebounds and 14.5 assists per game this season. Jackie Johnson III is averaging 18.4 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game, while Jahmere Tripp is averaging 10.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game this year. Fordham is shooting 43.7% from the field, 70.9% on free throws, and 34.3% on three-pointers this season. 

VCU Rams Betting Preview

The VCU Rams are 11-4 (1-1) this season after they defeated Loyola by a score of 84-65 in their last game. VCU trailed 40-37 at halftime, but they scored 47 points in the second half for the comeback win. The Rams shot 49.2% from the field, 37.5% on three-pointers, and 75% on free throws in the game. Phillip Russell led VCU with 25 points and six rebounds, while Christian Fermin added 14 points and four rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Rams lost to St. Bonaventure by a score of 77-75 but did beat William & Mary by a score of 90-70 before that. VCU has won seven of their last nine games and their other three losses were against New Mexico, Nevada, and Seton Hall. VCU has scored 77.9 points per game and they have allowed 62.6 points per game, while also averaging 37.7 rebounds and 15.8 assists per game this season. Joe Bamisile is averaging 16.1 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game, while Max Shulga is averaging 15.7 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game this season. VCU is shooting 45.2% from the field, 70.9% on free throws, and 32.3% on three-pointers this year. 

Why VCU will beat Fordham

• VCU has won each of its last seven games at Stuart C. Siegel Center.
• Fordham has lost six of its last seven games against the Atlantic 10 Conference.
• Fordham has lost the first half in four of its last five games against Conference opponents.

Fordham vs VCU Prediction 

Fordham comes into this matchup looking for their first conference win of the season, but they will be on the road for this contest. Fordham is allowing 76.1 points against per game this year and they have allowed 86 and 88 in their last two games. Fordham is shooting just 43.7% from the field this year and their best win came against Seton Hall in their second game of the year. VCU played a great second half against Loyola last time out and they will look to build on that. VCU does have a win over Miami and Boston College, but they did lose to that Seton Hall team by three points. This Fordham defense has been terrible for most of the season and there is no way I am backing them on the road. Take VCU here.