The Fairfield Stags (1-3) will go head-to-head against the Longwood Lancers (4-1) at KeyArena. Action begins at 6 p.m. ET on Friday, November 23, 2018.
Fairfield Stags vs. Longwood Lancers Betting Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last matchup. The Lancers lost a winnable game to the Charlotte 49ers, 42-39, while the Stags fell to the Wagner Seahawks, 79-73.
Fairfield had a better turnover percentage (15.6 vs. 18.2) while Longwood held Charlotte to an effective field goal percentage of 0.333 (below their season average of 0.487). Longwood was lifted by Isaiah Walton, who contributed 12 points and 10 rebounds. Neftali Alvarez had a solid performance for Fairfield, contributing 15 points, eight rebounds and seven assists.
It will be a battle of opposite tempos as the up-and-down Stags will look to push the more grind-it-out Lancers. Since last season, the Stags rank 62nd in possessions per game while the Lancers are 209th.
Fairfield Stags vs. Longwood Lancers ATS Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Longwood, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Fairfield averages 26.5 three pointers per game, which ranks 27th in the country. Longwood ranks 290th in three pointers allowed per game (24.8).
- The Stags rank 229th in rebounds per game (34.2) while the Lancers rank 280th (33.1).
- The Stags rank 114th in assists per game (14.4) while the Lancers rank 312th (10.2).
- Fairfield ranks 104th in steals allowed per game (5.9) while Longwood ranks 262nd (7.6).