The Fairfield Stags (3-7) will travel to the Spiro Sports Center to challenge the Wagner Seahawks (3-7). The game gets underway at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 28, 2019.
Fairfield Stags at Wagner Seahawks Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Seahawks won big over the Army West Point Black Knights 82-62, while the Stags won a close one over the Oakland Golden Grizzlies 61-59.
The Stags forced 20 turnovers and held the Golden Grizzlies to an effective field goal percentage of 0.415 (below the 0.512 mark opponents have averaged against Fairfield this season). The Seahawks, on the other hand, had a superb turnover percentage of 9.7 (better than their season average of 18.0) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 36.6 (above their season average of 28.0). Wagner’s Alex Morales played well, recording 21 points, eight rebounds and eight assists. Jesus Cruz, meanwhile played a key role for Fairfield with 23 points, five rebounds and five steals.
The Seahawks won the only game between these two teams last year, 79-73. Wagner won the rebounding battle. The Seahawks had 17 offensive rebounds and 47 total rebounds, while the Stags had six and 26, respectively. This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
This contest should be a battle of contrasting tempos. Wagner prefers an up-tempo style of play (34th in possessions per game), while Fairfield is more half-court-oriented (307th in possessions per game).
Fairfield at Wagner Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Fairfield, ATS Winner – Fairfield, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Wagner ranks 108th in rebounds per game (36.9) while Fairfield ranks 225th (32.5).
- The Seahawks average 13.8 assists per game, which ranks 94th in the country. The Stags rank 111th in assists allowed per game (12.6).
- The Seahawks average 24.5 three pointers per game, which ranks 73rd in the NCAA. The Stags rank 93rd in three pointers allowed per game (21.0).
- Fairfield ranks 123rd in steals per game (6.5) while Wagner ranks 141st in steals allowed per game (7.4).
Bettings Trends:
- The Seahawks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 5.6, down from 7.4 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Stags have scored an average of 57.8 points per game (3.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 60.8 points per game (4.7 below their season average).
