It will be a battle between MAAC opponents when the Siena Saints (10-12, 5-4 MAAC) welcome the Fairfield Stags (7-16, 4-7 MAAC) to the Times Union Center. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, February 4, 2019.
Fairfield Stags vs. Siena Saints ATS Prediction
The Stags come in on a high note after beating the Marist Red Foxes in their last contest, 57-52. Fairfield’s 0.273 free throw rate was their largest advantage over Marist, who had a mark of 0.118. The Stags’ mark was above their season average of 0.172, while the Red Foxes’ was below their season average of 0.234. Fairfield rallied around Jesus Cruz, who recorded 10 points and six rebounds.
The last time the Saints were in action, they won a close one over the Iona Gaels, 56-54. Siena held the Gaels to an effective field goal percentage of 0.420 (below their season average of 0.538). Iona, meanwhile, had a much better free throw rate (0.240 vs. 0.137). With 12 points and five rebounds, Evan Fisher played well for Siena.
Points at the line could be hard to find for Fairfield in this showdown. The Stags currently rank 331st in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.176, while Siena ranks 40th in FTA rate allowed (0.184).
This will be the second game of the season between these two squads. In the first, Jalen Pickett scored a game-high 20 points and the Saints defeated the Stags 57-48. The Saints had a much better free throw rate (0.255 vs. 0.071) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.479 vs. 0.393).
Fairfield Stags vs. Siena Saints Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Siena, ATS Winner – Siena, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Siena ranks 11th in blocks allowed per game (2.2) while Fairfield ranks 98th (3.3).
Bettings Trends:
The Stags’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 2.0, down from 3.3 for the season.
During their last five games, the Saints have scored an average of 57.4 points per game (5.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 53.0 points per game (13.1 below their season average).
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