The Monmouth Hawks (9-16, 8-4 MAAC) will be at Webster Bank Arena at Harbor Yard to go head-to-head with the Fairfield Stags (7-17, 4-8 MAAC) in a MAAC matchup. The game begins at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
Monmouth Hawks vs. Fairfield Stags Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Stags were beaten by the Siena Saints, 61-50, while the Hawks won a close one over the Saint Peter’s Peacocks, 53-51.
Monmouth dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had an extraordinary free throw rate of 0.468 (above their season average of 0.286) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 29.4 (above their season average of 28.7). For those same stats, Saint Peter’s was 0.238 and 18.5, respectively. Fairfield, meanwhile, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 34.5 (above their season average of 25.0). Fairfield was lifted by Wassef Methnani, who recorded 12 points and seven rebounds. Marcus McClary, meanwhile played a pivotal role for Monmouth with 13 points.
In their first matchup this season, Diago Quinn led the Hawks to a 74-57 win. He put up 15 points and eight rebounds. One of Monmouth’s largest strengths was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 19-23 (82.6 percent), while the Stags were just 9-22 (40.9 percent).
This has potential to be a mistake-prone game for the Fairfield offense. Fairfield ranks 280th in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.5 percent), while the disruptive defense of Monmouth forces the 39th-most turnovers in the nation (22.3 percent). Additionally, the Hawks, who rank 23rd in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.292), could get to the line a ton against the Stags, who rank 322nd in opponents’ FTA rate (0.287).
Monmouth Hawks vs. Fairfield Stags Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Fairfield, ATS Winner – Monmouth, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Fairfield ranks 37th in three pointers allowed per game (19.3) while Monmouth ranks 279th (27.2).
- The Hawks rank 213th in rebounds per game (33.9) while the Stags rank 272nd (31.2).
- The Stags rank 166th in assists per game (13.2) while the Hawks rank 251st (10.7).
- Monmouth ranks 74th in steals per game (6.9) while Fairfield ranks 135th in steals allowed per game (6.6).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Stags have scored an average of 56.8 points per game (11.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 60.0 points per game (12.3 below their season average).
- The Hawks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 4.8, down from 7.9 for the season.
