Fairfield vs Niagara Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 12

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  • Fairfield (7-7) is a -2.5 point favorite vs Niagara (8-5)
  • Total (Over/Under): 146.5 points
  • Fairfield / Niagara TV channel: ESPN+

The Fairfield Stags (7-7) visit Gallagher Center to take on the Niagara Purple Eagles (8-5) on Jan. 12. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Niagara, NY.

Fairfield is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-105).

The Fairfield vs. Niagara Over/Under is 146.5 total points.

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Fairfield vs. Niagara Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Fairfield-2.5 -105O 146.5 -110-135
Niagara +2.5 -115U 146.5 -110+110

Fairfield vs Niagara Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Fairfield will win this college basketball game with 56.1% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Fairfield vs Niagara Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Niagara will cover the spread with 59.2% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Fairfield has hit the Moneyline in 9 of their last 17 away games (+11.45 Units / 61% ROI)
  • Fairfield have covered the Spread in 11 of their last 17 away games (+4.40 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Fairfield has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 30 games (+3.80 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Fairfield has hit the Team Total Over in 17 of their last 30 games (+2.10 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Fairfield has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 16 of their last 30 games (+0.15 Units / 0% ROI)
  • Niagara has hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 29 games (+10.10 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Niagara has hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 29 games (+7.70 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Niagara has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 9 of their last 13 games at home (+4.35 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Niagara have covered the Spread in 16 of their last 29 games (+1.70 Units / 5% ROI)

Fairfield Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Fairfield has a 7-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.7 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 8-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +11.2 Units / 0% ROI
  • 10-4 when betting the Over for +5.6 Units / 0% ROI
  • 4-10 when betting the Under for -7.05 Units / 0% ROI

Fairfield Offensive Stats & Trends:

Fairfield has averaged 1.26 points per shot (1,137 points/900 shots) this season — tied for 2nd best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 1.19

Fairfield is shooting 45% (402/900) this season — 5th best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 43%

Fairfield has 19.2 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 17.3

Fairfield has made 9.0 three-pointers per game this season — 2nd best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 7.0

Niagara Offensive Stats & Trends:

Niagara has averaged 1.31 points per shot (1,031 points/787 shots) this season — best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 1.19

Niagara is shooting 47% (368/787) this season — best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 43%

Niagara has averaged 7.4 offensive rebounds per game (104 rebounds/14 games) this season — 2nd lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 9.9

Niagara is shooting 46% (1,104/2,429) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 43%

Fairfield Defensive Stats & Trends:

Fairfield has averaged 8.5 steals per game (128 steals/15 games) this season — 2nd best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Fairfield has averaged 22.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,034 rebounds/46 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 23.0

Fairfield has averaged 23.0 defensive rebounds per game (345 rebounds/15 games) this season — 5th lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 23.6

Fairfield has 128 steals this season — 2nd most among MAAC Teams

Niagara Defensive Stats & Trends:

Niagara has averaged 22.0 defensive rebounds per game (990 rebounds/45 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 2nd lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 23.0

Niagara has averaged 4.8 steals per game (67 steals/14 games) this season — lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Niagara has averaged 22.6 defensive rebounds per game (316 rebounds/14 games) this season — 4th lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 23.6

Niagara has averaged 5.2 steals per game (232 steals/45 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 6.4


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