The Loyola Maryland Greyhounds (1-2) get their home schedule underway at Reitz Arena against the Fairfield Stags (1-2). The game gets underway at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 17, 2019.
Fairfield Stags at Loyola Maryland Greyhounds Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Greyhounds lost to the Old Dominion Monarchs, 62-53, while the Stags were victorious over the Holy Cross Crusaders, 68-63.
Fairfield dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.241 and a turnover percentage of 16.1. For those same stats, Holy Cross was 0.115 and 18.7, respectively. Loyola Maryland, on the other hand, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.470 vs. 0.435). Andrew Kostecka led the way for Loyola Maryland, putting up 14 points. Jesus Cruz, meanwhile was a key piece for Fairfield with 23 points.
This has potential to be an error-filled game for the offense of Loyola Maryland. Since last season, Loyola Maryland ranks 249th in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 19.6 percent), while the gambling defense of Fairfield has forced the 49th-most turnovers in the NCAA (21.5 percent).
Fairfield vs. Loyola Maryland ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Loyola Maryland, ATS Winner – Loyola Maryland, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Fairfield ranks 110th in assists allowed per game (12.4) while Loyola Maryland ranks 277th (15.4).
- The Stags rank 176th in blocks allowed per game (3.5) while the Greyhounds rank 248th (4.5).
- Fairfield ranks 309th in rebounds per game (31.6) while Loyola Maryland ranks 316th (31.3).
- The Stags rank 127th in three pointers attempted per game (23.1) while the Greyhounds rank 271st (19.5).
- Loyola Maryland ranks 17th in steals per game (8.6) while Fairfield ranks 155th in steals allowed per game (6.4).
