Iona Gaels vs Fairfield Stags Betting Pick & Prediction 12/1/23

The Gaels and Stags are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Stags will host the game at Leo D. Mahoney Arena in Fairfield, CT. The Gaels come into this Metro Atlantic Athletic conference matchup as the betting favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 147.5 points.

IONA GAELS VS FAIRFIELD STAGS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Fairfield Stags +4

This game will be played at Leo D. Mahoney Arena at 7:00 ET on Friday, December 1st.

WHY BET THE FAIRFIELD STAGS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-68 in favor of the Stags.
• Not only will Fairfield pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.

Will Iona Shock Everyone at Leo D. Mahoney Arena?

Heading into their eighth game of the season, Iona currently holds a 2-5 overall record. In their previous ten road games, which includes last year, Iona has gone 6-4. Prior to today’s game, Iona holds a 4-3 ATS record. In games played away from home this season, Iona is 3-1 vs. the spread. Additionally, in their previous ten road games, Iona has a strong 7-3 ATS record.

Looking at their over/under performance through seven games, Iona has an over/under record of 4-3-0, with their games averaging 150.4 points per game on average. When looking at the Gaels’ last three games, their over/under record is 2-1, with their games averaging 145 points per game.

In their latest game, Iona offense put up 64 points against Marist. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 41.3% and made 2 threes. The top scorer for the Gaels was Greg Gordon with 14 points, while Idan Tretout also chipped in with 14 points.

Coming into today’s game, the Iona defense is giving up an average of 75.9 points per contest. So far, the Iona defense is giving up an average of 7.7 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 11.6 times per game (378th).

Can Fairfield Grab a Win at Home?

Fairfield comes into today’s game against Iona with a 1-5 record on the season. In their five road games, Fairfield has yet to secure a win, going 0-4. At home, they are 0-1. Fairfield has a sub-.500 ATS record, sitting at 0-5. When examining the team’s performance in their previous five games, they are 1-3 vs. the spread.

After six games, Fairfield has an over/under record of 3-2-0, with their games averaging a combined 147.8 points per game so far. When looking at the Stags’ last three games, their over/under record is 2-0, with their games averaging 140 points per game.

Fairfield’s offense is coming off a strong performance, scoring 80 points against New Hampshire. They had an overall field goal percentage of 45.7% and made 12/15 free throws. Brycen Goodine is leading the team in scoring at 16.8 points per contest. Peyton Smith has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 10.7 going into the game.

At this time, the Stags’ defense is positioned 155th in the country, permitting 74.0 points per game. Against New Hampshire in their most recent game, the Fairfield defense gave up a total of 83 points while allowing New Hampshire to hit 45% of their shots.