Massachusetts vs Fordham Prediction 1/15/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a UMass vs Fordham Prediction for this college basketball game on Wednesday, January 15th, at the Rose Hill Gym. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Minutemen’s recent form and recent player performance 

-The Rams’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving UMass

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Fordham

-Recent betting trends in games played between and Fordham

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Minutemen and Rams. 

Can UMass Bounce Back?

UMass in the last game faced off against George Mason and they struggled. UMass scored 70 points, but the defense gave up 77 points and that led to the defeat. At halftime, they were down 36-32 and in the second half, they couldn’t fight back. Rashool Diggins put up 21 points, two assists, and one rebound. There were four different players that put up at least 12 points but it was the defense that really let them down. 

UMass on the season is averaging 73.5 points while their defense is giving up 74.9 points per game. The offense is ranked 232nd in the league while the defense is ranked 277th. Guard Rashool Diggins has been the top player averaging 14.3 points while shooting 34.8 percent from the field and 29.6 percent from behind the three-point line. There are three different players that are averaging at least 12 points per game. 

Fordham Has Issues

Fordham has had some major issues heading into this game and they have lost four games in a row. In the last game against Davidson, the offense scored 64 points, but the defense gave up 74 points and that led to the defeat. At halftime, they were down 36-20. And although they fought back in the second half, they still ended up losing. Jackie Johnson III had a strong game putting up 20 points, four rebounds, and one assist. Japhet Medor put up 20 points, five assists, and one rebound. 

Fordham is averaging 73.8 points while their defense is giving up 75.8 points per game. The offense is ranked 221st in the league while the defense is ranked 288th. Jackie Johnson III is averaging 17.9 points while shooting 43.3 percent from the field and 34.8 percent from behind the three-point. 

Why Fordham Will Beat UMass

• Fordham has won five of its last six night games at Rose Hill Gymnasium.
• Massachusetts has lost four of its last five games against the Atlantic 10 Conference.
• Fordham has won the first half in each of its last four night games at Rose Hill Gymnasium against non-AP-ranked opponents.

UMass vs Fordham Prediction

Away from home this season UMass had issues and they are 1-3 straight up. Fordham hasn’t been exactly elite, but at home, they are going to have no issue here. UMass is giving up 74.9 points per game and they are going to really struggle here. Fordham is averaging 73.8 points and they are going to have no issue putting on a show here. This will be an easy victory. Back Fordham against the spread.