The William & Mary Tribe (6-3) will travel to Webster Bank Arena at Harbor Yard to go head-to-head against the Fairfield Stags (2-6). Action starts at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 8, 2019.
William & Mary Tribe vs. Fairfield Stags ATS Odds
Both teams defeated their last opponent. The Stags defeated the Texas A&M Aggies 67-62, while the Tribe beat the Old Dominion Monarchs 63-46.
The Tribe made 16 of their 20 free throws (80.0 percent) and held the Monarchs to an effective field goal percentage of 0.302 (below their season average of 0.451). The Stags, on the other hand, had a phenomenal offensive rebounding percentage of 34.6 (above their season average of 25.5) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.549 (above their season average of 0.462). Landon Taliaferro led the way for Fairfield, recording 34 points. Meanwhile, Nathan Knight played a key role for William & Mary with 14 points and 10 rebounds.
Second-chance opportunities might be hard to find for Fairfield in this contest. Dating back to the 2018-19 season, the Stags rank 253rd in offensive rebounding percentage (26.2 percent), while William & Mary ranks 18th in defensive rebounding percentage (74.8 percent). Also, the Tribe rank 20th in effective field goal percentage (0.549), while the Stags rank 309th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.524).
William & Mary vs. Fairfield Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Fairfield, ATS Winner – Fairfield, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- William & Mary ranks 80th in blocks per game (4.5) while Fairfield ranks 239th (2.1).
- The Tribe rank 84th in assists per game (16.5) while the Stags rank 138th in assists allowed per game (12.6).
- William & Mary is 34th in the nation with 21.4 three pointers allowed per game while Fairfield is 38th with 19.3 three pointers allowed per game.
- The Stags rank 145th in steals per game (6.5) while the Tribe rank 278th (5.0).
- William & Mary ranks 174th in rebounds per game (34.4) while Fairfield ranks 296th (31.5).
