The Fairfield Stags (7-9, 3-2 MAAC) will be at the Hynes Athletics Center to clash with the Iona Gaels (3-8, 1-3 MAAC) in a MAAC matchup. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, January 17, 2020.
Fairfield Stags vs. Iona Gaels ATS Odds
In their last game, the Gaels lost a winnable game to the Niagara Purple Eagles, 70-69, while the Stags were victorious over the Saint Peter’s Peacocks, 61-51.
Fairfield played a nearly perfect game. They had a solid free throw rate of 0.292 (above their season average of 0.213) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 36.7 (above their season average of 28.0). For those same stats, Saint Peter’s had marks of 0.130 and 27.8, respectively. Iona, on the other hand, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 35.0 (above their season average of 26.2). Iona rallied around Tajuan Agee, who recorded 20 points, 17 rebounds and seven blocks. Meanwhile, Taj Benning played a key role for Fairfield with 15 points.
This series was highly contested last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. The Stags won the most recent game 80-68. The Stags’ turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Gaels. Fairfield had a rate of 13.6, while Iona posted a mark of 23.8. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
It could be a tough game for Iona on the offensive glass. The Gaels currently rank 233rd in offensive rebounding percentage (27.1 percent), while Fairfield ranks 53rd in defensive rebounding percentage (75.4 percent).
Fairfield Stags vs. Iona Gaels Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Iona, ATS Winner – Iona, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Iona ranks 52nd in three pointers attempted per game (25.4) while Fairfield ranks 254th (16.4).
- The Stags rank 115th in assists allowed per game (12.3) while the Gaels rank 239th (16.6).
- Iona allows the 21st-fewest blocks per game (2.5) while Fairfield ranks 57th (2.9).
- The Gaels rank 45th in steals per game (8.2) while the Stags rank 191st (5.4).
- Fairfield ranks 27th in rebounds allowed per game (31.3) while Iona ranks 167th (35.8).
Bettings Trends:
- The Stags have outscored opponents by an average of 0.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Fairfield has been defeated by an average of 1.9 points.
- During their last five games, the Gaels have scored an average of 65.4 points per game (2.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 76.6 points per game (2.9 above their season average).
