Fairfield Stags at Canisius Golden Griffins ATS Prediction 02/15/19

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The Fairfield Stags (7-18, 4-9 MAAC) will be at the Koessler Athletic Center to meet the Canisius Golden Griffins (11-13, 8-4 MAAC) in a MAAC matchup. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, February 15, 2019.

Fairfield Stags at Canisius Golden Griffins ATS Odds

In their last game, the Golden Griffins were victorious over the Saint Peter’s Peacocks, 64-60, while the Stags were beaten by the Monmouth Hawks, 61-49.

The Golden Griffins forced 16 turnovers and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.567 (above their season average of 0.498). Fairfield, meanwhile, did a great job of converting from the free throw line (12-15; 80.0 percent). Takal Molson had a solid performance for Canisius, recording 21 points and five rebounds. Fairfield, meanwhile, rallied around Taj Benning, who contributed 12 points and seven rebounds.

In their first matchup this season, Isaiah Reese led the Golden Griffins to a 73-68 victory. He put up 15 points, nine rebounds and seven assists. Canisius had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.567 vs. 0.458). Fairfield, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (30.8 vs. 15.6).

It could be an error-filled game for the Canisius offense. Canisius ranks 211th in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 19.2 percent), while the disruptive defense of Fairfield forces the 66th-most turnovers in the NCAA (21.4 percent).

Fairfield vs. Canisius ATS Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Canisius, ATS Winner – Fairfield, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Fairfield ranks 26th in three pointers allowed per game (19.0) while Canisius ranks 128th (21.9).
  • The Golden Griffins rank 251st in rebounds per game (32.7) while the Stags rank 267th (31.5).
  • The Golden Griffins rank 46th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while the Stags rank 128th (6.6).
  • Canisius ranks 85th in assists per game (14.5) while Fairfield ranks 115th in assists allowed per game (12.9).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Stags have scored an average of 57.0 points per game (10.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 60.8 points per game (11.0 below their season average).
  • The Golden Griffins’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 1.0, down from 4.7 for the season.