Canisius vs Fairfield Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 7

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  • Fairfield (13-15) is a -8.5 point favorite vs Canisius (12-14)
  • Total (Over/Under): 142.5 points
  • Canisius / Fairfield TV channel: ESPNU

The Canisius Golden Griffins (12-14) visit Leo D. Mahoney Arena to take on the Fairfield Stags (13-15) on Mar. 7. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Fairfield, CT.

Fairfield is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-115).

The Canisius vs. Fairfield Over/Under is 142.5 total points.

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Canisius vs. Fairfield Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Canisius+8.5 -105O 142.5 -115+350
Fairfield -8.5 -115U 142.5 -105-450

Canisius vs Fairfield Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Fairfield will win this college basketball game with 81.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Canisius vs Fairfield Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Fairfield will cover the spread with 53.3% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Canisius has hit the Game Total Under in 11 of their last 16 away games (+5.50 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Canisius has hit the 1H Moneyline in 13 of their last 28 games (+4.50 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Canisius have covered the 1H Spread in 16 of their last 28 games (+3.45 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Canisius has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 10 of their last 16 away games (+3.30 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Canisius has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 16 away games (+1.10 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Fairfield has hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 29 games (+11.60 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Fairfield has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 29 games (+9.05 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Fairfield has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 9 of their last 14 games at home (+4.35 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Fairfield has hit the Team Total Over in 17 of their last 29 games (+3.45 Units / 11% ROI)

Canisius Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Canisius has a 12-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.4 Units / -11.45% ROI).

  • 11-16 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.95 Units / 2.43% ROI
  • 11-16 when betting the Over for -6.65 Units / -22.32% ROI
  • 16-11 when betting the Under for +3.95 Units / 13.34% ROI

Fairfield Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Fairfield has a 13-15 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.55 Units / -11.53% ROI).

  • 17-11 when betting on the Moneyline for +12.9 Units / 20.06% ROI
  • 19-9 when betting the Over for +9.05 Units / 29.38% ROI
  • 9-19 when betting the Under for -11.95 Units / -38.8% ROI

Canisius Offensive Stats & Trends:

Canisius is shooting 64% from the free throw line (284/444) this season — tied for 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%

Canisius has averaged 13.1 turnovers per game (302 turnovers/23 games) this season — tied for 35th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

Canisius has made 7.6 three-pointers per game this season — 4th best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 7.0

Canisius is shooting 69% from the free throw line (612/892) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 71%

Fairfield Offensive Stats & Trends:

Fairfield has attempted 592 threes this season — most among MAAC Teams

Fairfield has made 217 three-pointers this season — most among MAAC Teams

Fairfield has made 9.0 three-pointers per game this season — best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 7.0

Fairfield has made 9.0 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 31st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5

Canisius Defensive Stats & Trends:

Canisius has averaged 24.4 defensive rebounds per game (561 rebounds/23 games) this season — 3rd best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 23.2

Canisius has averaged 23.0 defensive rebounds per game (1,217 rebounds/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 22.9

Canisius has averaged 6.1 steals per game (140 steals/23 games) this season — 3rd lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 7.2

Canisius has allowed an average of 1.20 points per shot (1,704 points/1,419 shots) this season — tied for 2nd best among MAAC Teams ; League Avg: 1.24

Fairfield Defensive Stats & Trends:

Fairfield has averaged 8.0 steals per game (193 steals/24 games) this season — tied for 38th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Fairfield has allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (325/1,061) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among MAAC Teams ; League Avg: 34%

Fairfield has averaged 22.2 defensive rebounds per game (532 rebounds/24 games) this season — tied for 25th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Fairfield has 193 steals this season — 2nd most among MAAC Teams


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