Fordham vs. George Washington Prediction: Can James Bishop IV, Revolutionaries Start Hot Against Rams?
The George Washington Revolutionaries are set to host the Fordham Rams to open A-10 conference play. Can James Bishop IV spark George Washington to a strong home start on Wednesday night? Hammering Hank breaks down the matchup and provides his pick against the spread in Fordham vs. George Washington.
Hammering Hank - January 3, 2024, 4:15 PM EST
5 minFordham vs. George Washington Prediction: Can James Bishop IV, Revolutionaries Start Hot Against Rams?
Fordham visits George Washington in Washington, DC where they open up A-10 conference play. This game tips off at 7ET on ESPN+.
Fordham vs. George Washington Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: January 3, 2024
- Game Time: 7:00 pm ET
- Where to Watch: ESPN+
Fordham vs. George Washington Odds
- Spread: Fordham +3.5 (-110), George Washington -3.5 (-110)
- Total Odds: O/U 149 (-110)
- Moneyline Odds: Fordham (+140), George Washington (-165)
Fordham vs. George Washington Prediction
The Rams of Fordham come into A-10 conference play with a record of 6-7. A disappointing and slow start for Keith Urgo, the head basketball coach for Fordham, who was actually born in Washington, D.C. where they will be playing tonight. Urgo and his squad is led by senior guard Japhet Medor, who leads the team in PPG with 12.2, as well as assists with 3.2.
Four starters for the Rams average in double figures as this team seems to struggle on the offensive end. They tend to play somewhat fast, yet do not execute when putting the ball in the rim. They average 72.9 PPG (228th in the nation) and shoot 41.1% as a team (320th in the nation). This Fordham team does not shoot the ball well in any aspect. FG% they struggle, 3PT FG% they struggle (290th in the nation) and even from the charity stripe they struggle shooting just 65.3% (324th in the nation).
So how can Fordham stay competitive with this efficient George Washington team? One thing they have going for them is that they are really good on the glass, especially on the offensive glass. Fordham likes to play really scrappy and create a lot of turnovers, which will favor them in this matchup.
George Washington comes into tonight's matchup with a 11-2 record, and has yet to play an A-10 game yet this season. James Bishop IV leads this team with 16.7 PPG and 4.6 assists per game. Although he leads the team in those two categories, he also leads the team in turnovers with 3.2 per game. Bishop IV needs to take care of the ball tonight, especially with how this Fordham defense thrives off turnovers. If he can take care of the ball tonight, I expect him to have a big game and help George Washington and the Revolutionaries to get their first win of the season in the A-10.
George Washington defends their home court very well, as they are 9-0 this season. This should play a big factor into tonight's game. Also, if George Washington can take control of this game and take care of the ball, I think that they should win pretty convincingly. This GW team is far more talented than Fordham, and if they play their game and knock down their shots like they have this season, I think they win by 6+.
Take George Washington -3.5 tonight! Let's cash!
Fordham vs. George Washington Prediction
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