VCU has turned around its season after an 0-2 start in Atlantic-10 play. The Rams have won six of their last seven games and have mostly done it with defense. VCU fell short on the road (67-62) at St. Bonaventure Jan. 30, but bounced back over the weekend with a 63-52 home victory over Richmond. Can they cover as short favorites in the Bronx Tuesday night?
Fordham, seventh in the A-10, hasn’t been able to gain any momentum in conference play since opening league action with a thrilling three-overtime victory over George Washington Jan. 3. The Rams have lost five of their last eight games, but are coming off their fourth league win on the road, beating Saint Louis on Saturday, 67-65.