It will be a battle between MAAC opponents when the Monmouth Hawks (4-14, 3-2 MAAC) welcome the Fairfield Stags (5-12, 2-3 MAAC) to the OceanFirst Bank Center. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 17, 2019.
Fairfield Stags at Monmouth Hawks ATS Prediction
The last time the Stags played, they were beaten by the Quinnipiac Bobcats, 80-78. Quinnipiac’s free throw rate was their largest advantage over Fairfield. The Bobcats had a rate of 0.388 (above their season average of 0.249), while the Stags posted a mark of 0.078 (below their season average of 0.170). Jesus Cruz led Fairfield in scoring with 20 points on 8-for-11 shooting.
The Hawks edged the Siena Saints in their last game, 63-60. The Hawks knocked down 14 of their 17 free throws (82.4 percent) and held the Saints to an offensive rebounding percentage of 18.8 (below their season average of 26.2). With 14 points and nine rebounds, Diago Quinn put together a good performance for Monmouth.
The aggressive Monmouth offense might be getting to the foul line a lot in this meeting. The Hawks rank 99th in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.263, while Fairfield ranks 330th in FTA rate allowed (0.305).
After the Stags won both games against the Hawks last season, these teams will battle for the first time this year. In the last contest, Fairfield won 69-66. The Stags knocked down 21 of their 29 free throws (72.4 percent) and had a better offensive rebounding percentage (21.1 vs. 18.4).
Fairfield Stags vs. Monmouth Hawks Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Monmouth, ATS Winner – Fairfield, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Fairfield ranks 59th in three pointers allowed per game (20.3) while Monmouth ranks 265th (27.6).
The Stags rank 105th in assists per game (14.2) while the Hawks rank 225th (10.4).
Monmouth ranks 213th in rebounds per game (33.8) while Fairfield ranks 258th (30.5).
The Stags rank 125th in steals per game (6.2) while the Hawks rank 142nd in steals allowed per game (7.1).
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The Stags have outscored opponents by an average of 2.2 points in their last five games. For the season, Fairfield has been defeated by an average of 2.9 points.
During their last five games, the Hawks have scored an average of 71.2 points per game (8.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 69.0 points per game (4.8 below their season average).
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