It will be a battle between MAAC opponents when the Fairfield Stags (3-9) welcome the Rider Broncs (5-7) to Webster Bank Arena at Harbor Yard. The game is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 3, 2019.
Rider Broncs vs. Fairfield Stags Betting Prediction
The last time the Broncs played, they were defeated by the UCF Knights, 84-70. Getting to the free throw line was one of UCF’s largest advantages. They had 45 free throw attempts, while Rider had just 24. Dimencio Vaughn led Rider in scoring with 14 points on 6-for-9 shooting.
The Stags got blown out by the No. 24 Purdue Boilermakers in their last contest, 90-57. Making free throws was one of Purdue’s largest strengths. They were 12-15 (80.0 percent), while the Stags were just 5-9 (55.6 percent). Fairfield’s Jonathan Kasibabu recorded 14 points in the game.
After the Broncs won both games against the Stags last season, these teams will meet for the first time this year. In the last matchup, Rider won 90-88. The Broncs had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (36.8 vs. 23.3) and had a better free throw rate (0.219 vs. 0.179).
Both teams have had a player take their game to the next level over their last five games. Vaughn (0 points) has been great for the Broncs while Neftali Alvarez (0 points) has contributed greatly to the Stags.
Conflicting tempos will be on display in this matchup. Rider has preferred to play quickly (53rd in possessions per game), while Fairfield has been more methodical (198th in possessions per game).
Rider vs. Fairfield ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Rider, ATS Winner – Rider, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Fairfield ranks 56th in three pointers allowed per game (20.3) while Rider ranks 241st (26.5).
The Broncs rank ninth in steals per game (9.4) while the Stags rank 131st (6.0).
Rider ranks 153rd in rebounds per game (35.7) while Fairfield ranks 250th (29.5).
The Stags rank 176th in assists per game (12.3) while the Broncs rank 212th in assists allowed per game (16.6).
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The Broncs have scored an equal number of points as their opponents. For the season, Rider has lost by an average of 0.7 points.
During their last five games, the Stags have scored an average of 68.4 points per game (2.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 76.6 points per game (0.4 above their season average).
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