LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds at Fairfield Stags ATS Prediction

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The Fairfield Stags (1-1) get their home schedule started at Webster Bank Arena at Harbor Yard against the LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds (2-0). Action gets underway at 7:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 13, 2018.

LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds at Fairfield Stags ATS Odds

Both teams narrowly escaped their last opponent. The Stags defeated the Bucknell Bison 60-58, while the Blackbirds beat the Brown Bears 83-81.

LIU Brooklyn dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a ridiculous offensive rebounding percentage of 35.3 and a turnover percentage of 15.3. For those same stats, Brown recorded marks of 17.1 and 17.7, respectively. Meanwhile, Fairfield’s free throw rate was their biggest strength over Bucknell. The Stags had a rate of 0.286, while the Bison posted a mark of 0.224. Neftali Alvarez was a key piece for Fairfield with 16 points and seven rebounds. Meanwhile, LIU Brooklyn was lifted by Julian Batts, who had 26 points and six rebounds.

The Stags won the sole contest between these two teams last year, 76-72. Fairfield had a better effective field goal percentage (0.533 vs. 0.435). LIU Brooklyn, meanwhile, had a much better free throw rate (0.463 vs. 0.180).

There could be a fair amount of transition action in this meeting that features a pair of the NCAA’s more fast-breaking teams. Fairfield ranks 56th in possessions per game (72.4) and LIU Brooklyn is 38th (73.0) dating back to last season.

LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds at Fairfield Stags Free Pick

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

Betting Notes (2017-Present):

  • LIU Brooklyn ranks 40th in rebounds per game (38.7) while Fairfield ranks 280th in rebounds allowed per game (37.8).
  • The Stags rank 116th in assists per game (14.3) while the Blackbirds rank 142nd in assists allowed per game (13.2).
  • The Stags rank 27th in three pointers attempted per game (26.6) while the Blackbirds rank 135th in three pointers allowed per game (21.2).
  • Fairfield averages 6.3 steals per game, which ranks 136th in the nation. LIU Brooklyn ranks 210th in steals allowed per game (6.8).