Bender leads Manhattan against Fordham after 28-point game

Fordham Rams (2-1) at Manhattan Jaspers (1-1)

Riverdale, New York; Friday, 7 p.m. EST

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Rams -8.5; over/under is 141.5

BOTTOM LINE: Manhattan plays Fordham after Shaquil Bender scored 28 points in Manhattan's 88-71 victory over the Mercy Mavericks.

Manhattan finished 7-23 overall last season while going 3-10 at home. The Jaspers averaged 7.5 steals, 2.9 blocks and 12.4 turnovers per game last season.

Fordham finished 13-20 overall last season while going 4-6 on the road. The Rams averaged 70.5 points per game last season, 14.1 on free throws and 24 from deep.

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