It will be a battle between MAAC opponents when the Fairfield Stags (5-15, 2-6 MAAC) welcome the Iona Gaels (7-11, 5-2 MAAC) to Webster Bank Arena at Harbor Yard. The game starts at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 27, 2019.
Iona Gaels at Fairfield Stags Betting Prediction
In the Gaels’ last game, they defeated the Rider Broncs, 77-71. Iona held the Broncs to an effective field goal percentage of 0.440 (below their season average of 0.523). Rider, on the other hand, had a turnover percentage of 12.6 (better than their season average of 16.1). Iona rallied around Rickey McGill, who contributed 19 points, nine rebounds and seven assists.
The Stags were beaten by the Siena Saints in their last game, 57-48. Siena’s free throw rate was their biggest strength over Fairfield. The Saints had a rate of 0.255 (above their season average of 0.144), while the Stags posted a mark of 0.071 (below their season average of 0.168). With 15 points on 6-for-10 shooting, Wassef Methnani led Fairfield in scoring.
This is the second game of the season between these two teams. Tajuan Agee scored a game-high 23 points in the first matchup, in which the Gaels defeated the Stags 94-87. He also recorded 10 rebounds. The Gaels knocked down 22 of their 29 free throws (75.9 percent) and had a much better turnover percentage (12.5 vs. 20.7).
The aggressive Iona offense could be living from the charity stripe in this meeting. The Gaels currently rank 31st in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.289, while Fairfield ranks 336th in FTA rate allowed (0.304).
Iona Gaels vs. Fairfield Stags Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Fairfield ranks 53rd in three pointers allowed per game (20.1) while Iona ranks 250th (26.3).
The Stags rank 135th in assists per game (13.6) while the Gaels rank 243rd in assists allowed per game (17.2).
Fairfield ranks 170th in rebounds allowed per game (35.5) while Iona ranks 246th (38.2).
The Gaels average 7.5 steals per game, which ranks 54th in the nation. The Stags rank 120th in steals allowed per game (6.5).
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The Gaels have outscored opponents by an average of 6.0 points in their last five games. For the season, Iona has lost by an average of 2.1 points.
During their last five games, the Stags have scored an average of 62.2 points per game (8.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.2 points per game (6.3 below their season average).
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