It will be a battle between MAAC opponents when the Fairfield Stags (5-14, 2-5 MAAC) welcome the Siena Saints (7-11, 2-3 MAAC) to Webster Bank Arena at Harbor Yard. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 24, 2019.
Siena Saints at Fairfield Stags ATS Prediction
In the Saints’ last game, they defeated the Niagara Purple Eagles, 66-57. The Saints knocked down 13 of their 17 free throws (76.5 percent) and had a turnover percentage of 11.5 (better than their season average of 14.8). With 17 points on 5-for-11 shooting, Jalen Pickett was Siena’s high scorer.
The Stags fell to the Canisius Golden Griffins in their last matchup, 73-68. Canisius’ 0.567 effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Fairfield, who had a mark of 0.458. The Golden Griffins’ mark was above their season average of 0.479, while the Stags’ was below their season average of 0.529. With 16 points and 13 rebounds, Jonathan Kasibabu had a good game for Fairfield.
After the Stags won both matchups against the Saints last season, these teams will clash for the first time this year. In the last game, Fairfield won 70-69. The Stags’ 7.0 turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Saints, who had a mark of 18.7.
Getting to the line might be rare for Fairfield in this showdown. The Stags rank 339th in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.168, while Siena ranks 36th in FTA rate allowed (0.180).
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Siena ranks 36th in rebounds allowed per game (31.8) while Fairfield ranks 171st (35.7).
The Saints rank 17th in steals allowed per game (4.9) while the Stags rank 113th (6.5).
Siena ranks 13th in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while Fairfield ranks 109th (3.6).
The Saints rank 25th in three pointers attempted per game (27.3) while the Stags rank 73rd (25.1).
Siena ranks 159th in assists per game (12.9) while Fairfield ranks 160th in assists allowed per game (13.7).
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The Saints have outscored opponents by an average of 0.4 points in their last five games. On the season, Siena has lost by an average of 4.2 points.
During their last five games, the Stags have scored an average of 68.0 points per game (3.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.6 points per game (6.9 below their season average).
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