The Fairfield Stags (4-8, 0-1 MAAC) will be at the Koessler Athletic Center to meet the Canisius Golden Griffins (5-8, 0-2 MAAC) in a MAAC matchup. The game is scheduled to start at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 5, 2020.
Fairfield Stags vs. Canisius Golden Griffins Betting Odds
Both teams lost in their last game. The Golden Griffins fell to the Manhattan Jaspers, 71-67, while the Stags were defeated by the Niagara Purple Eagles, 75-66.
Fairfield had an offensive rebounding percentage of 52.6 (above their season average of 26.3) while Canisius had an offensive rebounding percentage of 36.4 (above their season average of 29.9). Majesty Brandon played well for Canisius with 15 points and 10 rebounds. Vincent Eze, meanwhile had a solid performance for Fairfield, contributing 16 points and seven rebounds.
The Golden Griffins dominated this series last year, taking both games. In the last matchup, Canisius won 72-68. The Golden Griffins’ 18.4 turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Stags, who had a mark of 21.3. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
It will be a battle of opposite styles as the fast-paced Golden Griffins (ranked 96th in the nation in possessions per game) will look to push the more methodical Stags (321st in possessions per game). It could also be a mistake-prone game for the offense of the Stags, which ranks 289th in ball security (turnover percentage of 21.3 percent). They’ll be going up against the stingy defense of the Golden Griffins, which forces the 22nd-most turnovers in the country (24.8 percent).
Fairfield Stags at Canisius Golden Griffins Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Fairfield, ATS Winner – Fairfield, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Canisius ranks 27th in steals per game (9.0) while Fairfield ranks 150th (5.9).
- The Golden Griffins rank 206th in three pointers attempted per game (19.7) while the Stags rank 247th (17.8).
- Fairfield ranks 47th in blocks allowed per game (2.8) while Canisius ranks 55th (2.8).
- The Stags rank 38th in rebounds allowed per game (31.8) while the Golden Griffins rank 159th (36.2).
- Canisius averages 14.6 assists per game, which ranks 70th in the NCAA. Fairfield ranks 139th in assists allowed per game (13.0).
Bettings Trends:
- The Stags have outscored opponents by an average of 1.2 points in their last five games. For the season, Fairfield has lost by an average of 3.4 points.
- During their last five games, the Golden Griffins have scored an average of 74.2 points per game (3.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 77.0 points per game (4.9 above their season average).
