Fairfield Stags vs. Rider Broncs ATS Prediction 01/31/20

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The Fairfield Stags (8-11, 4-4 MAAC) will be at Alumni Gymnasium to challenge the Rider Broncs (11-8, 5-4 MAAC) in a MAAC matchup. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, January 31, 2020.

Fairfield Stags vs. Rider Broncs ATS Odds

Both teams beat their last opponent. The Broncs defeated the Manhattan Jaspers 67-63, while the Stags beat the Canisius Golden Griffins 63-55.

The Stags made 19 of their 21 free throws (90.5 percent) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 45.5 (above their season average of 29.3). The Broncs, meanwhile, had a superb free throw rate of 0.300 (above their season average of 0.277) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 43.2 (above their season average of 31.7). Frederick Scott played well for Rider with 25 points and 11 rebounds. Jesus Cruz, meanwhile led the way for Fairfield, recording 21 points and seven rebounds.

The Broncs won the lone contest between these two teams last year, 83-82. Getting to the charity stripe was one of Rider’s largest advantages. They made 25 trips to the line, while Fairfield went just 10 times. This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.

It will be a battle of contrasting paces as the up-tempo Broncs (ranked 90th in the country in possessions per game) will look to push the more half-court-oriented Stags (334th in possessions per game).

Fairfield Stags at Rider Broncs ATS Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Rider, ATS Winner – Fairfield, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Fairfield ranks 109th in three pointers allowed per game (21.1) while Rider ranks 260th (26.3).
  • The Broncs rank 50th in rebounds per game (38.9) while the Stags rank 183rd (34.8).
  • Rider ranks 131st in assists per game (13.3) while Fairfield ranks 259th (9.8).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Stags have scored an average of 63.2 points per game (2.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 62.2 points per game (1.3 below their season average).
  • The Broncs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.8, up from 1.1 for the season.