The Saint Peter’s Peacocks (4-10, 1-1 MAAC) will attempt to end their eight-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Fairfield Stags (4-11, 1-2 MAAC) at Webster Bank Arena at Harbor Yard. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 10, 2019.
Saint Peter’s Peacocks vs. Fairfield Stags Free Prediction
In the Peacocks’ last game, they beat the Lafayette Leopards, 93-86. The Peacocks had a better turnover percentage (12.0 vs. 16.8) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (35.7 vs. 27.5). With 25 points on 10-for-24 shooting, Davauhnte Turner led Saint Peter’s in scoring.
The Stags were blown out by the No. 24 Purdue Boilermakers in their last outing, 90-57. Making free throws was one of Purdue’s largest advantages. They were 12-15 (80.0 percent), while the Stags were just 5-9 (55.6 percent). Fairfield’s Jonathan Kasibabu put up 14 points in the game.
Neftali Alvarez and Landon Taliaferro have been playing well over the last five games for Fairfield. Alvarez has averaged 0 points per game. Not to be outdone, Taliaferro has recorded 0 points a game during that span.
After the Stags won the sole game against the Peacocks last season, 70-61, these teams will clash for the first time this year. The Stags had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (26.7 vs. 20.0) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.570 vs. 0.480).
Saint Peter’s Peacocks vs. Fairfield Stags Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Fairfield, ATS Winner – Saint Peter’s, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Fairfield ranks 63rd in three pointers attempted per game (25.7) while Saint Peter’s ranks 241st (18.9).
The Peacocks rank 29th in blocks per game (4.8) while the Stags rank 181st (1.6).
Fairfield ranks 109th in assists per game (14.1) while Saint Peter’s ranks 237th (10.1).
The Peacocks rank 249th in rebounds per game (32.4) while the Stags rank 259th (30.9).
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The Peacocks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 8.2, down from 9.2 for the season.
During their last five games, the Stags have scored an average of 68.4 points per game (4.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 76.6 points per game (0.1 below their season average).
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