Fairfield Stags at Marist Red Foxes ATS Prediction 02/02/19

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The Fairfield Stags (6-16, 3-7 MAAC) will be at the McCann Center to clash against the Marist Red Foxes (8-13, 3-6 MAAC) in a MAAC matchup. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.

Fairfield Stags at Marist Red Foxes Betting Odds

In their last matchup, the Red Foxes were victorious over the Iona Gaels, 78-74, while the Stags fell to the Manhattan Jaspers, 62-49.

The Red Foxes knocked down 17 of their 22 free throws (77.3 percent) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.526 vs. 0.500). Fairfield, meanwhile, forced Manhattan into a turnover percentage of 29.5 (above their season average of 22.0). Aleksandar Dozic was a key piece for Marist with 14 points and nine rebounds. Jonathan Kasibabu, meanwhile had a good game for Fairfield, recording nine points and seven rebounds.

The Stags captured this series last year, winning two out of three games. In the most recent matchup, Fairfield won 71-57. Fairfield’s rebounding was their largest strength. The Stags had 15 offensive rebounds and 45 total rebounds, while the Red Foxes had five and 31, respectively. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

Marist appears to have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. The Red Foxes currently rank 79th in effective field goal percentage (0.537), while Fairfield ranks 315th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.538).

Fairfield Stags at Marist Red Foxes Betting Pick

Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Marist, ATS Winner – Marist, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Fairfield ranks 36th in three pointers allowed per game (19.5) while Marist ranks 243rd (26.1).
  • The Stags average 13.5 assists per game, which ranks 138th in the NCAA. The Red Foxes rank 149th in assists allowed per game (13.5).
  • Marist ranks 289th in rebounds per game (31.3) while Fairfield ranks 290th (31.2).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Red Foxes have scored an average of 76.0 points per game (7.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 77.6 points per game (6.4 above their season average).
  • The Stags’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 6.4, up from 3.7 for the season.