The Fairfield Stags (7-16, 4-7 MAAC) will be at the Times Union Center to meet the Siena Saints (10-12, 5-4 MAAC) in a MAAC matchup. Action starts at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, February 4, 2019.
Fairfield Stags at Siena Saints Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Saints edged the Iona Gaels 56-54, while the Stags were victorious over the Marist Red Foxes 57-52.
The Stags had a solid free throw rate of 0.273 (above their season average of 0.172) and held the Red Foxes to an effective field goal percentage of 0.451 (below their season average of 0.537). Meanwhile, Siena’s 0.480 effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over Iona, who had a mark of 0.420. The Saints’ mark was below their season average of 0.525, while the Gaels’ was below their season average of 0.538. Evan Fisher played well for Siena with 12 points and five rebounds. Jesus Cruz, meanwhile had a solid performance for Fairfield, recording 10 points and six rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Jalen Pickett led the Saints to a 57-48 win. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 20 points. Siena’s free throw rate was their largest strength over Fairfield. The Saints had a rate of 0.255, while the Stags posted a mark of 0.071.
Getting to the line could be scarce for Fairfield in this matchup. The Stags currently rank 331st in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.176, while Siena ranks 40th in FTA rate allowed (0.184).
Fairfield Stags at Siena Saints Betting Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Siena, ATS Winner – Siena, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Siena ranks 24th in steals allowed per game (5.1) while Fairfield ranks 138th (6.7).
- The Saints rank 43rd in assists allowed per game (11.3) while the Stags rank 122nd (12.9).
- Siena ranks 39th in three pointers attempted per game (26.5) while Fairfield ranks 84th (24.5).
- The Saints rank 41st in rebounds allowed per game (31.9) while the Stags rank 150th (35.2).
- Siena ranks 11th in blocks allowed per game (2.2) while Fairfield ranks 98th (3.3).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Stags have scored an average of 60.4 points per game (9.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 62.4 points per game (10.3 below their season average).
- The Saints have outscored opponents by an average of 4.4 points in their last five games. For the season, Siena has lost by an average of 2.9 points.
