Penn State vs Fordham Prediction College Basketball Picks 11/25/24

In this article, we will formulate a Penn State vs Fordham prediction for this College Basketball game on Monday, November 25th at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, Florida. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Penn State Nittany Lions Betting Preview

The Penn State Nittany Lions are 5-0 this year after they defeated PFW by a score of 102-89 in their last game. Penn State trailed 47-41 at halftime, but they scored 61 points in the second half for the win. The Nittany Lions shot 55.7% from the field, 44% on three-pointers, and 76.7% on free throws in the game. Ace Baldwin Jr. led Penn State with 25 points and 11 assists in the win.

Prior to that victory, the Nittany Lions defeated Virginia Tech by a score of 86-64. Penn State has scored 98.2 points per game and they have allowed 67 points per game, while also averaging 39.2 rebounds and 19.6 assists per game this season. Ace Baldwin Jr. is averaging 16.4 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 7.8 assists per game, while Penn State is shooting 52.3% from the field, 73.8% on free throws, and 39.8% on three-pointers this year. 

Fordham Rams Betting Preview

The Fordham Rams are 3-3 this season after they lost to Drexel by a score of 73-71 in their last game. Fordham led 38-36 at halftime, but they were held to just 33 points in the second half for the loss. The Rams shot 46.7% from the field, 30.8% on three-pointers, and 63.6% on free throws in the game. Jackie Johnson III led Fordham with 18 points and one assist in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Rams defeated a non-D-1 team but did lose to Manhattan before that. Fordham has scored 73.8 points per game and they have allowed 70.5 points per game, while also averaging 36 rebounds and 15 assists per game this season. Jackie Johnson III is averaging 19.0 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game, while Fordham is shooting 41.5% from the field, 66.7% on free throws, and 34.9% on three-pointers this year. 

Why Penn State will beat Fordham 

• Penn State has won seven of its last eight games.
• Penn State has won the first half in four of its last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Penn State vs Fordham Prediction 

Penn State comes into this matchup with an undefeated record and they are big favorites to get the win. The Nittany Lions are shooting over 52% from the field and scoring 98.2 points per game this year. Fordham is shooting just 41.5% from the field, but they did have a win over Seton Hall earlier this year. Penn State is rolling right now and just beat Virginia Tech by 20+ points. Take the Nittany Lions to win big.

David Racey's Pick: Penn State -15.5