The sixth-ranked Maryland Terrapins (3-0) try to stay perfect when they take on the Fairfield Stags (1-3) at Xfinity Center. Action begins at 8:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 19, 2019.
Fairfield Stags vs. Maryland Terrapins ATS Odds
In their last game, the Terrapins won big over the Oakland Golden Grizzlies, 80-50, while the Stags were beaten by the Loyola Maryland Greyhounds, 84-75.
Maryland dominated every facet of the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.211 and a turnover percentage of 16.8. For those same stats, Oakland was 0.115 and 24.5, respectively. Fairfield, meanwhile, held Loyola Maryland to an offensive rebounding percentage of 13.8 (below their season average of 23.3). Darryl Morsell fueled Maryland with 14 points and seven rebounds. Meanwhile, Fairfield was lifted by Jesus Cruz, who contributed 17 points and five rebounds.
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when two of the country’s slowest-paced teams go head-to-head. Maryland ranks 303rd in possessions per game (66.4) and Fairfield is 258th (67.7) since the 2018-19 season. Also, second chance points could be few and far between for the Stags. They rank 255th in the NCAA in offensive rebounding percentage at 26.3 percent, while the Terrapins have been 56th-best on the defensive glass (defensive rebounding percentage of 74.7 percent).
Fairfield Stags vs. Maryland Terrapins Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Maryland, ATS Winner – Fairfield, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Maryland ranks 18th in rebounds per game (39.6) while Fairfield ranks 310th (31.7).
- The Stags rank 118th in steals per game (6.6) while the Terrapins rank 276th (4.7).
- The Terrapins rank 13th in blocks per game (4.9) while the Stags rank 249th (2.2).
- Fairfield ranks 21st in three pointers allowed per game (19.1) while Maryland ranks 215th (23.3).
