It will be a battle between MAAC opponents when the Fairfield Stags (5-13, 2-4 MAAC) welcome the Canisius Golden Griffins (6-11, 3-2 MAAC) to Webster Bank Arena at Harbor Yard. The game will air on ESPN 3 at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 19, 2019.
Canisius Golden Griffins at Fairfield Stags Betting Prediction
In the Golden Griffins’ last contest, they topped the Quinnipiac Bobcats, 65-63. Canisius’ 12.3 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Quinnipiac, who had a mark of 19.2. The Golden Griffins’ mark was better than their season average of 17.2. Isaiah Reese played a pivotal role for Canisius with 11 points and nine assists.
The Stags fell to the Monmouth Hawks in their last contest, 74-57. One of Monmouth’s largest advantages was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 19-23 (82.6 percent), while the Stags were just 9-22 (40.9 percent). With 12 points on 5-for-6 shooting, Jonathan Kasibabu was Fairfield’s leading scorer.
After the Golden Griffins won the sole game against the Stags last season, 81-63, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. The Golden Griffins had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (37.8 vs. 23.7) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.554 vs. 0.475).
This has potential to be a mistake-prone game for the offense of Fairfield. Fairfield ranks 205th in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 19.3 percent), while the gambling defense of Canisius forces the 72nd-most turnovers in the country (21.7 percent).
Canisius Golden Griffins vs. Fairfield Stags Free Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Fairfield, ATS Winner – Canisius, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Fairfield averages 25.4 three pointers per game, which ranks 66th in the NCAA. Canisius ranks 157th in three pointers allowed per game (23.2).
The Stags rank 175th in rebounds allowed per game (35.9) while the Golden Griffins rank 245th (38.3).
Fairfield averages 14.1 assists per game, which ranks 110th in the country. Canisius ranks 164th in assists allowed per game (14.1).
The Golden Griffins rank 45th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while the Stags rank 95th (6.4).
Bettings Trends:
The Golden Griffins’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 5.6, down from 7.5 for the season.
During their last five games, the Stags have scored an average of 71.8 points per game (0.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.8 points per game (2.8 below their season average).
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