Fairfield Stags vs. Siena Saints ATS Prediction 02/07/20

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A nine-game home winning streak is on the line for the Siena Saints (10-10, 6-5 MAAC) when they welcome the Fairfield Stags (9-12, 5-5 MAAC) to Times Union Center. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, February 7, 2020.

Fairfield Stags at Siena Saints Betting Odds

In their last outing, the Saints lost to the Saint Peter’s Peacocks, 85-80, while the Stags won a close one over the Monmouth Hawks, 55-53.

Fairfield dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a superb free throw rate of 0.311 (above their season average of 0.223) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.456 (below their season average of 0.459). For those same stats, Monmouth recorded marks of 0.119 and 0.336, respectively. Siena, on the other hand, made 12 of their 25 three pointers (48.0 percent). Manny Camper put together a solid game for Siena with 17 points and nine rebounds. Fairfield received a boost from Wassef Methnani, who recorded 13 points and 10 rebounds.

The Saints dominated this series last year, taking both contests. In the last contest, Siena won 61-50. Siena’s 0.125 free throw rate was their largest advantage over Fairfield, who had a rate of 0.020. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

Fairfield Stags at Siena Saints Odds Pick

Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Siena, ATS Winner – Fairfield, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Siena ranks 149th in assists per game (12.8) while Fairfield ranks 259th (9.7).
  • The Stags are 25th in the NCAA with 31.5 rebounds allowed per game while the Saints are 39th with 32.0 rebounds allowed per game.
  • The Saints rank 216th in three pointers attempted per game (19.3) while the Stags rank 282nd (15.8).
  • Siena ranks 48th in steals allowed per game (5.6) while Fairfield ranks 111th (6.4).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Stags have scored an average of 58.8 points per game (1.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 64.2 points per game (1.0 above their season average).
  • The Saints’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 10.6, up from 1.8 for the season.