Richmond Spiders vs. Fordham Rams Picks, Prediction, Odds and Line Movement for Sunday, January 4, 2026
It’s a contest of teams from the Atlantic 10 on the hardwood as the Richmond Spiders travel to the Big Apple to battle the Fordham Rams Sunday afternoon and we have you covered with our Richmond vs. Fordham prediction. Richmond fell 99-85 to George Washington at home in their previous contest Wednesday night, failing to cover the line as a 2.5-point underdog, in their previous contest. Fordham fell 63-56 at Dayton in their previous game Wednesday night, covering the line as a 16-point underdog. In the all-time series between the programs, the Spiders own a 26-8 advantage and have won the last seven meetings, including a 70-66 home win in the most recent matchup February 15, 2025. Read more about this Richmond vs. Fordham prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NCAAB Predictions!
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Spiders Seek to Continue Dominance of Rams
Richmond dropped their second straight and third in the last four games as they were downed by George Washington at home Wednesday. The Spiders fell to 10-4 overall and stand 0-1 in the Atlantic 10 on the year. Against George Washington, Richmond never led and gave up an 11-0 run midway through the first half to turn a 22-22 tie into a 33-22 deficit. The Spiders trailed 49-38 at the half and were down as many as 22 in the second half en route to the loss. Richmond shot 49.1% from the field, including 12 of 28 from three-point range, and allowed George Washington to shoot 58.6% from the floor in the game. Jaden Daughtry led the Spiders with 23 points in the loss.
The Spiders are putting up an average of 83.1 points per contest this season, which puts them 82nd in the nation in scoring offense. Richmond grabs 37.6 rebounds per game and dishes out 15.6 assists a night. The Spiders are 203rd in the nation in scoring defense as they allow 72.3 points a night. A.J. Lopez leads the Spiders with 12.1 points and 2.3 rebounds per game on the year. Jaden Daughtry (12 points, 3.7 rebounds) and Aiden Argabright (10.2 points) are solid secondary scoring options. Will Johnston, Jonathan Beagle, Mike Walz, Mikkel Tyne, Collin Tanner, David Thomas, Apostalos Roumoglou and Jaylen Robinson are solid role players for coach Chris Mooney’s team. Richmond is shooting 46.6% from the field as a team, which is 131st in the nation, this season. The Spiders average 9.3 three-pointers a night while shooting 36% from beyond the arc. Richmond is above average at the free throw line as they cash in 75.4% of their attempts this season, putting them 69th in the country in that department.
Key Injury Report for Richmond:
- No Key Injuries
Fordham Looking to Prevail at Home
Fordham saw their three-game win streak snapped as they were downed on the road by Dayton in their previous contest Wednesday. The Rams enter this game 9-5 overall and 0-1 in Atlantic 10 action as they take the floor. Against Dayton, Fordham never led, giving up the first five points, and never got even again. The Rams trailed 30-24 at the half and by as many as 13 in the second half. Fordham got within two at 47-45 with 8:09 remaining but could get no closer the rest of the way. The Rams shot 35% from the floor, including nine of 34 from three-point range, and turned the ball over 15 times in the contest. Dejour Reaves led Fordham with 18 points and six assists in the loss.
The Rams are below average on the offensive end of the floor as they are 260th in scoring offense with an average of 74.1 points per game. Fordham is decent on the glass as they pull down 41.7 rebounds a night and are dishing out 16.5 assists per contest. The Rams are stellar on the defensive end as they come in 5th in the nation by allowing 61.4 points a night. Dejour Reaves is one of four players for Fordham averaging in double figures as he puts up 16.4 points plus 3.8 assists per game this season. Zarique Nutter (12.7 points), Christian Henry (12.2 points, 3.9 rebounds, 5.5 assists) and Rikus Schulte (11.7 points, 10 rebounds) are secondary scoring threats. Akira Jacobs, Jack Whitbourn, Abass Bodija, Marcus Greene, Roor Akhuar, Jace Howard, Louis Lesmond, Kingston Price and Ryan Pettis are important pieces for the Rams’ rotation. Fordham shoots 46.7% from the field as a team this season. The Rams sink 7.2 triples a night while shooting 30.1% from beyond the arc. Fordham is below average at the free throw line as they convert 66.7% of their attempts, leaving them 325th in the nation.
Key Injury Report for Fordham:
- Guard Christian Henry (undisclosed) is questionable.
- Forward Abass Bodija (undisclosed) is questionable.
- Guard Ryan Pettis (concussion) is questionable.
Richmond vs. Fordham Pick
| # | Handicapper | Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Tony Karpinski | +2,494.00 |
| 2 |  Joe Duffy | +1,859.00 |
| 3 |  The Insiders Room | +1,788.00 |
| 4 |  Mark Ruelle | +1,428.00 |
| 5 |  Jackie Mack | +1,400.00 |
Richmond vs. Fordham Spread Pick
- Richmond (4 units)
As well as the Rams have played defensively this season, there still are concerns about this team in conference play. Injuries are a factor as three contributors, including their Swiss army knife in Henry, who can score and facilitate the offense, are questionable here. In addition, Richmond has taken 21 of the last 22 meetings in the series and are poised to get back on track. The Spiders are a better offensive unit than they were a season ago and Fordham has had issues at the line, which can be pivotal in tight games. As it stands, Richmond is healthier at this point of the year and their weapons should be enough to get by a depleted Fordham squad.
Richmond vs. Fordham Over/Under Pick
- Under (4 units)
For the season, the Spiders have seen the over post a 7-6 mark in their 13 games with a posted total. Richmond is 121st in offensive efficiency, 65th in effective field goal percentage (55.1%), 243rd in offensive rebounding percentage (29%), 131st in field goal percentage and 82nd in three-point shooting. The Spiders stand 152nd in tempo with 69.5 possessions a night this season. Fordham is solid defensively, ranking 117th in defensive efficiency, 46th in effective field goal percentage defense (46.7%), 7th in opposing free throw rate (.225 FT attempts per FG attempt), 25th in two-point defense (44.6%) and 128th in three-point defense (31.7%) this season. The Rams take the air out of the ball as they are 345th in adjusted tempo with 65 possessions a night. Fordham has seen the under hit in nine of their 11 games with a posted number on the year. The Rams lean on their defense and this game winds up short of the number.
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