Canisius Golden Griffins at Fairfield Stags Free Prediction 01/26/20

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The Canisius Golden Griffins (8-11, 3-5 MAAC) will be at Webster Bank Arena at Harbor Yard to go head-to-head with the Fairfield Stags (7-11, 3-4 MAAC) in a MAAC matchup. The game gets underway at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 26, 2020.

Canisius Golden Griffins vs. Fairfield Stags Betting Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last contest. The Stags lost to the Quinnipiac Bobcats, 81-67, while the Golden Griffins lost a winnable game to the Iona Gaels, 69-66.

Canisius made 10 of their 20 three pointers (50.0 percent) while Fairfield had a turnover percentage of 7.6 (better than their season average of 19.5). Fairfield rallied around Landon Taliaferro, who had 21 points. Majesty Brandon, meanwhile played a pivotal role for Canisius with 19 points.

In their first matchup this season, Vincent Eze led the Stags to a 46-42 win. He produced 10 points and seven rebounds. Fairfield had a better effective field goal percentage (0.402 vs. 0.316). Canisius, on the other hand, had a much better turnover percentage (17.6 vs. 24.5).

It could be an error-filled game for the Fairfield offense. Fairfield ranks 313th in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 21.6 percent), while the disruptive defense of Canisius forces the 34th-most turnovers in the country (23.4 percent).

Canisius Golden Griffins vs. Fairfield Stags ATS Pick

Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Fairfield, ATS Winner – Canisius, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Canisius ranks 68th in assists per game (14.6) while Fairfield ranks 244th (10.1).
  • The Golden Griffins rank 212th in three pointers attempted per game (19.7) while the Stags rank 285th (16.2).
  • The Golden Griffins rank 44th in steals per game (8.0) while the Stags rank 196th (5.1).
  • Fairfield ranks 36th in rebounds allowed per game (31.7) while Canisius ranks 146th (35.4).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Stags have scored an average of 62.2 points per game (1.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 65.2 points per game (1.2 above their season average).
  • The Golden Griffins have outscored opponents by an average of 0.2 points in their last five games. For the season, Canisius has lost by an average of 0.7 points.