Fordham vs Rhode Island

Fordham heads into this matchup on a concerning five-game losing streak, struggling significantly to put points on the board during their slide. Rhode Island, by contrast, enters on a three-game win streak led primarily by their stifling defensive performances. Adding weight to the under play is the recent ankle injury to Rhode Island's leading scorer Marcus Townsend, who's listed as questionable and, even if cleared, likely won't be playing at full speed. Historically, Fordham's guard, Evan Rodriguez, thrives against Rhode Island, averaging 22 points per game over their last three meetings, but the supporting cast's scoring woes have often left him isolated offensively. These combined factors greatly indicate that scoring will be limited, making a sub-156 contest highly likely. Considering the firm defensive tendencies and Rhode Island's compromised scoring threat, backing under 156 at -110 offers significant betting value, confidently earning this pick an A- grade.

Rhode Island finds itself in an advantageous matchup at home, particularly significant given their current three-game winning streak contrasted with Fordham's ongoing four-game losing skid. Rhode Island's momentum recently received an additional boost, as their roster remains intact with no major injury setbacks heading into this contest. Meanwhile, Fordham faces a considerable obstacle as their top scorer has recently been sidelined with an ankle injury, severely limiting their offensive capabilities. Historically, Rhode Island holds a distinct edge over Fordham, capturing the win outright in four of their last five meetings, often prevailing convincingly at home. With these critical factors aligned favorably, Rhode Island has standout potential to comfortably cover the 4.5-point spread, granting this bet a solid B+ rating for accuracy and financial upside.