The Fairfield Stags (5-12, 2-3 MAAC) will be at the OceanFirst Bank Center to square off with the Monmouth Hawks (4-14, 3-2 MAAC) in a MAAC matchup. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 17, 2019.
Fairfield Stags at Monmouth Hawks ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Hawks barely escaped the Siena Saints, 63-60, while the Stags lost a winnable game to the Quinnipiac Bobcats, 80-78.
Monmouth played a nearly flawless contest. They had a free throw rate of 0.255 (matching their season average) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 29.4 (above their season average of 28.0). Siena recorded marks of 0.078 and 18.8, respectively, for those same stats. Fairfield, on the other hand, had a turnover percentage of 10.6 (better than their season average of 17.5). Monmouth rallied around Diago Quinn, who contributed 14 points and nine rebounds. Jesus Cruz led the way for Fairfield, finishing with 20 points and seven rebounds.
The Stags dominated this series last year, securing victories in both contests. In the most recent game, Fairfield won 69-66. Getting to the free throw line was one of Fairfield’s biggest strengths. They had 29 free throw attempts, while Monmouth had 24. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
The physical Monmouth offense seems poised to dominate from the charity stripe. The Hawks currently rank 99th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.263, while Fairfield is among the NCAA’s most foul-prone squads (giving up a 330th-ranked FTA rate of 0.305).
Fairfield Stags at Monmouth Hawks Free Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Monmouth, ATS Winner – Monmouth, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Fairfield ranks 59th in three pointers allowed per game (20.3) while Monmouth ranks 265th (27.6).
- The Stags average 6.2 steals per game, which ranks 125th in the nation. The Hawks rank 142nd in steals allowed per game (7.1).
- The Stags rank 105th in assists per game (14.2) while the Hawks rank 225th (10.4).
- Monmouth ranks 213th in rebounds per game (33.8) while Fairfield ranks 258th (30.5).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Hawks have scored an average of 71.2 points per game (8.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 69.0 points per game (4.8 below their season average).
- The Stags have outscored opponents by an average of 2.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Fairfield has been defeated by an average of 2.9 points.
