Fairfield Stags vs. Army West Point Black Knights ATS Prediction

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The Fairfield Stags (2-5) will travel to Christl Arena to take on the Army West Point Black Knights (3-5). The game is scheduled to start at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 1, 2018.

Fairfield Stags at Army West Point Black Knights ATS Odds

Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Black Knights beat the Binghamton Bearcats 67-56, while the Stags won a close one over the Denver Pioneers 86-85.

The Stags had a better turnover percentage (13.3 vs. 17.4) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.664 (above their season average of 0.499). Meanwhile, Army West Point dominated nearly every stat category in their game. They had a free throw rate of 0.071 (below their season average of 0.117) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 33.3 (above their season average of 25.9). Binghamton was 0.016 and 26.2, respectively, for those same stats. Army West Point’s Matt Wilson had a good game, finishing with 16 points and 11 rebounds. Landon Taliaferro, meanwhile played a key role for Fairfield with 21 points.

It could be a tough game for Fairfield on the offensive glass. Since last season, the Stags rank 314th in offensive rebounding percentage (24.0 percent), while Army West Point ranks 92nd in defensive rebounding percentage (73.5 percent).

Fairfield at Army West Point Betting Pick

Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Army West Point, O/U – Over

Betting Notes (2017-Present):

  • Fairfield ranks 30th in three pointers attempted per game (26.4) while Army West Point ranks 259th in three pointers allowed per game (23.9).
  • The Stags average 6.3 steals per game, which ranks 142nd in the country. The Black Knights rank 205th in steals allowed per game (6.6).
  • Fairfield ranks 233rd in blocks per game (2.6) while Army West Point ranks 257th (2.4).
  • The Black Knights rank 141st in rebounds per game (36.1) while the Stags rank 276th (33.2).
  • Army West Point ranks 13th in assists per game (17.0) while Fairfield ranks 127th (14.3).