It will be a battle between MAAC opponents when the Fairfield Stags (7-17, 4-8 MAAC) welcome the Monmouth Hawks (9-16, 8-4 MAAC) to Webster Bank Arena at Harbor Yard. The game is scheduled to get underway at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
Monmouth Hawks at Fairfield Stags Free Prediction
In the Hawks’ last contest, they defeated the Saint Peter’s Peacocks, 53-51. The Hawks knocked down 22 of their 25 free throws (88.0 percent) and held the Peacocks to an offensive rebounding percentage of 18.5 (below their season average of 30.1). With 13 points on 5-for-6 shooting, Marcus McClary led Monmouth in scoring.
The Stags fell to the Siena Saints in their last contest, 61-50. Siena’s 0.125 free throw rate was their biggest strength over Fairfield, who had a mark of 0.020. The Saints’ mark was below their season average of 0.142, while the Stags’ was below their season average of 0.176. With 12 points and seven rebounds, Fairfield’s Wassef Methnani put together a good performance.
This is the second game of the season between these two teams. Diago Quinn put up 15 points and eight rebounds in the first game, in which the Hawks beat the Stags 74-57. One of Monmouth’s biggest 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).
It might be a sloppy game for the Fairfield offense. Fairfield ranks 280th in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.5 percent), while the disruptive defense of Monmouth forces the 39th-most turnovers in the NCAA (22.3 percent). Furthermore, the Hawks rank 23rd in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.292), while the Stags rank 322nd in opponents’ FTA rate (0.287).
Monmouth Hawks at Fairfield Stags ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Fairfield ranks 37th in three pointers allowed per game (19.3) while Monmouth ranks 279th (27.2).
The Stags rank 166th in assists per game (13.2) while the Hawks rank 251st (10.7).
Monmouth ranks 74th in steals per game (6.9) while Fairfield ranks 135th in steals allowed per game (6.6).
The Hawks rank 213th in rebounds per game (33.9) while the Stags rank 272nd (31.2).
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The Hawks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 4.8, down from 7.9 for the season.
During their last five games, the Stags have scored an average of 56.8 points per game (11.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 60.0 points per game (12.3 below their season average).
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