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Rams vs Billikens Picks and Predictions – Wednesday January 14, 2026
Fordham heads to St. Louis on Wednesday night for an Atlantic 10 matchup with Saint Louis at Chaifetz Arena. Tip is set for 8:00 PM ET, with ESPN+ carrying the stream. Saint Louis has been one of the best stories in the league at 15-1 and nearly unbeatable at home, while Fordham comes in at 10-7 and is priced like it’s walking into a buzzsaw.
The spread is massive at 19.5, and that’s where the handicap lives. Saint Louis is the better team by a wide margin. The real question is whether the Billikens can create enough separation to cover a number that big against a Fordham team that rebounds and can shorten possessions.
Fordham Rams vs Saint Louis Billikens Odds
These are the current betting lines, and bettors should keep tracking movement on the college basketball odds board as tip approaches.
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fordham Rams | +1233 | +19.5 (-116) | 148.5 |
| Saint Louis Billikens | -3490 | -19.5 (-108) | 148.5 |
Fordham Rams Betting Form
Fordham is 10-7 and comes in off an 81-77 win over St. Bonaventure where the offense was carried by Dejour Reaves. That type of performance matters here because Fordham isn’t going to out-execute Saint Louis for 40 minutes, so it needs a clear identity to keep this from turning into a runaway. For Fordham, that identity starts on the glass.
The Rams rebound at a high level, and that’s the one thing that can travel into a difficult road environment. If Fordham can turn misses into extra possessions and keep Saint Louis from living in transition, it has a path to staying inside a big number. The other key is shot selection. Fordham doesn’t need to shoot the lights out, but it can’t get stuck taking contested twos while Saint Louis is scoring efficiently on the other end.
For game logs and recent form, check Fordham stats and results.
Saint Louis Billikens Betting Form
Saint Louis is 15-1 and 11-1 at home, and the offense is the biggest reason oddsmakers are comfortable hanging a number like -19.5. The Billikens are scoring 92.8 points per game and doing it with elite efficiency. They just beat La Salle 84-72, and even that game wasn’t their sharpest offensive showing compared to what they’ve been doing most nights.
The most important betting note is that Saint Louis can create margin without playing desperate. When a team shoots over 52% and has multiple options, it doesn’t need high variance to build leads. It can just keep getting good shots. At home, that gets even more consistent, and it’s why Saint Louis has been stacking wins at Chaifetz.
For schedule context and home splits, use Saint Louis schedule and stats.
Fordham Rams vs Saint Louis Billikens Matchup Breakdown
This matchup is basically efficiency vs possessions. Saint Louis is going to score, and the Billikens are going to do it without needing to force the issue. Fordham’s only real way to counter that is to win the possession game by rebounding, limiting turnovers, and forcing Saint Louis to execute in the half court instead of getting easy transition points.
The spread makes end-game dynamics important. If Saint Louis is up 16 to 18 late, it becomes a question of whether the Billikens keep starters on the floor long enough to push the margin, or whether the final two minutes turn into a scramble where Fordham can sneak in a backdoor cover. That’s a real factor with big numbers, especially in conference play where coaches are thinking about the next week too.
The total is tied to the same idea. Saint Louis can score enough to push 148.5 over by itself if Fordham contributes. But Fordham’s better path to staying inside +19.5 is to reduce possessions, which naturally leans under. If Fordham has to chase points, the pace increases and the total becomes more fragile.
Fordham Rams vs Saint Louis Billikens Predictions and Best Bets
I lean Fordham +19.5. I’m not betting Fordham to win. I’m betting the number. Fordham’s rebounding gives it a way to extend possessions and prevent Saint Louis from piling on easy runout points. If Fordham can avoid the early avalanche and keep this within 12 to 15 at halftime, the cover becomes very live.
On the total, I lean under 148.5. For Fordham to compete against a high-efficiency favorite, it usually needs to play a more controlled game and avoid a possession count that turns this into a track meet. If Fordham’s tempo is slower and Saint Louis is comfortable playing from ahead, the game can settle into a rhythm where 148.5 is a little high.
If you’re taking one bet, the spread is the better angle. The total is more sensitive to a single hot shooting stretch.
Best Bet: Fordham +19.5
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