The New Hampshire Wildcats (2-9) go head-to-head against the Fairfield Stags (2-9) at Lundholm Gym. The game is scheduled to start at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 22, 2018.
Fairfield Stags vs. New Hampshire Wildcats ATS Prediction
In the Stags’ last outing, they were blown out by the No. 24 Purdue Boilermakers, 90-57. One of Purdue’s biggest advantages was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 12-15 (80.0 percent), while the Stags were just 5-9 (55.6 percent). Fairfield’s Jonathan Kasibabu played well, contributing 14 points.
The Wildcats dismantled the Rivier Raiders in their last contest, 108-54. The Wildcats had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (54.5 vs. 16.7) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.699 vs. 0.375). With 11 points and 10 rebounds, New Hampshire’s Luke Rosinski played well.
After the Stags won the lone game against the Wildcats last season, 78-68, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. Fairfield had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.549 vs. 0.391). New Hampshire, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (30.2 vs. 15.2).
Neftali Alvarez and Landon Taliaferro have played well over the last five games for Fairfield. Alvarez has averaged 0 points per game. Not to be outdone, Taliaferro has put up 0 points a game during that span.
It could be a tough game for Fairfield on the offensive glass. The Stags currently rank 326th in offensive rebounding percentage (23.2 percent), while New Hampshire ranks 16th in defensive rebounding percentage (77.2 percent).
Fairfield Stags vs. New Hampshire Wildcats ATS Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – New Hampshire, O/U – Over
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Notes
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New Hampshire ranks 96th in rebounds per game (37.3) while Fairfield ranks 237th (28.9).
The Wildcats rank 46th in blocks allowed per game (2.8) while the Stags rank 145th (4.5).
Fairfield ranks 46th in three pointers allowed per game (19.7) while New Hampshire ranks 116th (22.1).
The Wildcats are 22nd in the country with 4.9 steals allowed per game while the Stags are 25th with 5.1 steals allowed per game.
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The Stags’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 8.2, up from 6.1 for the season.
During their last five games, the Wildcats have scored an average of 78.0 points per game (10.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.2 points per game (2.4 below their season average).
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