The VMI Cadets take on the Fordham Rams for what’s expected to be one of the more interesting NCAA basketball games today.
Fordham has been playing above-average basketball this season, and that’s been evident by their 11-1 start to the season.
While some are a bit down on them because of the Fordham basketball schedule, this team has played well to start the season and is hopeful that they can come away with a win in this one.
VMI has also played decent to start the season, but they’re looking to be much better than they have been. They currently sit at 5-7.
Let’s break it down with our VMI vs. Fordham best bets and find the edge in this game.
VMI Keydets vs. Fordham Rams
- Date and Time: Thursday, December 22, 12:00 p.m.
- Location: Bronx, New York
- Venue: Rose Hill Gym
- How to Watch: ESPN
It would be tough to argue that Fordham hasn’t been the better team here, and the NCAAB odds are certainly going to reflect that.
However, this VMI team could shock them if they don’t come out and play their best basketball. VMI has played some tough opponents well this year, and that’s something to keep in the back of our minds.
Last Game Records
Coming into this game, Fordham is going to be entering this one after an impressive win against the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils. They could walk away with a 13-point 90-77 win.
On the other hand, the VMI Cadets will be entering this one after a tough 69-61 loss against the American Eagles.
American is an above-average program, but VMI has been dealing with a few players on their college basketball injury report, as they only had seven players available for this contest.
VMI Keydets vs. Fordham Rams Analysis
When looking at what Fordham has done the season, I believe this has been one of America’s more impressive mid-major teams.
Some people genuinely don’t believe that because they don’t have a huge win, but I have been impressed with some of the games they’ve played.
They have wins over teams like:
- Dartmouth
- UIC Flames
- Holy Cross
- Harvard
- Maine
- Tulane
And some other impressive mid-major programs up in the Northeast.
Beating teams like that is never easy because those teams play tough, hard-nosed basketball and will defend at a high level for the most part.
Khalid Moore Is the guy that I’m certainly going to be looking for in this game, as he’s had an impressive start to the year and is coming off a 25-point performance.
The senior out of Elmont, New York, is averaging 15.5 points, 5.8 rebounds, and shooting a ridiculously efficient 53.7%.
If he can come out and continue doing what he’s been able to do on the offensive side of the basketball this season, Fordham is going to put themselves in a great position throughout the remainder of the year, not just in this game.
VMI has also had some impressive wins this year, and while this team is undoubtedly struggling, the one guy I’m going to be looking for is certainly going to be Sean Conway.
Conway comes into this one averaging 15.7 points and 5.9 rebounds and has also been extremely efficient from the field while shooting 50.7%.
The senior guard out of Fairfield, Connecticut, is coming into this one after scoring at least 22 points in three of his last four games.
He’s going to have to continue dominating this way if VMI is going to want to beat a tough Fordham defense. Let’s get into our NCAAB picks.
Odds Breakdown for VMI Keydets vs. Fordham Rams
Fordham Odds
The NCAAB odds in this game are going to heavily favor Fordham at -15 on the spread line.
Considering that this game is going to be played at Fordham, and they’ve played much better this year, it certainly makes sense. However, this is certainly a game that VMI could possibly even win or cover the spread.
VMI Odds
The VMI NCAAB odds will see them coming into this one at +15 on the spread line, a money line of +850, and the over/under is going to be slotted at 145.
This team will have to come out and play their best basketball if they want to find a way to win this game. These odds are important with our VMI vs. Fordham best bets.
VMI Keydets vs. Fordham Rams Betting Pick and Prediction
We’re finally here with our VMI vs. Fordham Best Bets, and the best bet that I’m looking for in this game is definitely going to be taking Fordham -15 for -110 odds.
If this team can come out and continue doing what they’ve done offensively, I love this spot for them. The next bet I’m going to go with is taking the under. I expect Fordham to score a ton of points in this one, but their defense should be able to shut down VMI.
- Fordham -15 (-110)
- Under 145 (-110)
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