Marist Red Foxes vs Fairfield Stags NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 2/6/25
Betting on today’s Red Foxes and Stags game? Catch the action at Leo D. Mahoney Arena in Fairfield, CT, as the Stags hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPNU. Marist is favored by -5 in this Metro Atlantic Athletic conference contest against Fairfield. The game’s over/under currently sits at 129.5 points.
MARIST RED FOXES VS FAIRFIELD STAGS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Fairfield Stags +5
This game will be played at Leo D. Mahoney Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, February 6th.
WHY BET THE FAIRFIELD STAGS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Stags.
- Not only will Fairfield pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 129.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.
Can Marist Stun the Crowd at Leo D. Mahoney Arena?
Marist Red Foxes Recent Game/Games
Marist improved to 16-3 on the season with a 72-67 win over Siena on Friday. The Red Foxes were -5.5 favorites going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 139, surpassing the O/U line of 126.5.
Marist led 33-26 at halftime and scored 39 points in the 2nd half, though they allowed Siena to score 41 points after the break.
Marist’s offense put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 45.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 51.6%. They hit 52.6% of their two-point attempts and 33.3% from beyond the arc, making 8 of 24 three-point shots. At the free-throw line, they connected on 61.5%, going 8 for 13.
The Red Foxes grabbed 14 offensive rebounds and dished out 16 assists. Elijah Lewis, Gavin Doty, and Justice Shoats each scored 19 points, with Doty shooting 63.6% from the field and hitting 2 of 4 from three-point range. Lewis also contributed 8 rebounds and 3 assists.
Marist’s defense gave up 67 points, with their opponents shooting 45% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 52% shooting on 38 attempts.
From three-point range, Marist’s opponents hit 8 of 24 shots, or 33%. They also went 8/13 from the free-throw line, while Marist gave up 14 offensive rebounds.
Will Fairfield Come Through as Home Underdogs?
Fairfield Stags Recent Game/Games
The Stags dropped to 7-14 on the season after an 87-64 loss to Iona on Sunday. Entering the game as +5 underdogs, Fairfield not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.
Fairfield trailed 48-32 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the second half, scoring 32 points while allowing 39. The game’s total points of 151 exceeded the O/U line of 142.5.
Fairfield struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 36.7% from the field and 37.9% on two-point attempts. They connected on 35% of their threes, going 7-for-20 from beyond the arc.
Yaphet Moundi was a standout, scoring 25 points and grabbing 20 rebounds in 25 minutes, shooting 66.7% from the field. Deon Perry added 20 points, hitting 4-of-8 from three-point range.
Fairfield’s defense struggled, giving up 87 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 44% from the field. The Stags allowed 20 made two-pointers on 43 attempts, a 46% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, Fairfield’s opponent hit 8 of 20 threes, shooting 40%. They also sent them to the line 27 times, where they converted 23 free throws for 85%. The Stags gave up 19 offensive rebounds.