The Fairfield Stags (2-7) will travel to the Constant Convocation Center to meet the Old Dominion Monarchs (6-3). Action begins at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 9, 2018.
Fairfield Stags vs. Old Dominion Monarchs Betting Odds
In their last game, the Monarchs dismantled the Navy Midshipmen, 67-44, while the Stags got blown out by the 24th-ranked Purdue Boilermakers, 90-57.
Old Dominion dominated every facet of the game. They had a turnover percentage of 10.6 and a free throw rate of 0.304. Navy was 18.0 and 0.196, respectively, for those same stats. Fairfield, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (15.8 vs. 16.5). Old Dominion rallied around Ahmad Caver, who put up 24 points and five rebounds. Jonathan Kasibabu was a key piece for Fairfield with 14 points.
The Monarchs won the sole game between these two teams last season, 82-77. Old Dominion out-rebounded Fairfield. The Monarchs had more offensive rebounds (21 vs. four) and total rebounds (50 vs. 34).
Old Dominion should have the edge on the defensive side of the ball. The Monarchs rank fourth in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.464), while Fairfield is 161st in effective field goal percentage (0.515) dating back to last season. Also, the Stags rank 315th in offensive rebounding percentage (24.4 percent), while the Monarchs rank 13th in defensive rebounding percentage (74.6 percent).
Fairfield Stags at Old Dominion Monarchs Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Old Dominion, ATS Winner – Old Dominion, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Old Dominion ranks 18th in rebounds per game (38.4) while Fairfield ranks 317th (33.2).
- The Monarchs are third in the NCAA with 4.5 steals allowed per game while the Stags are 16th with 5.7 steals allowed per game.
- The Monarchs rank 34th in blocks per game (4.4) while the Stags rank 256th (2.5).
- Old Dominion ranks ninth in assists allowed per game (12.3) while Fairfield ranks 175th (13.0).
