Fairfield Stags vs Quinnipiac Bobcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/31/25
Looking to win big? The Stags and Bobcats face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bobcats are hosting the game at M&T Bank Arena in Hamden, CT. The over/under for this game is set at 145.5 points, and Quinnipiac is favored by -11.5 vs. Fairfield in a Metro Atlantic Athletic conference matchup.
FAIRFIELD STAGS VS QUINNIPIAC BOBCATS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Fairfield Stags +11.5
This game will be played at M&T Bank Arena at 7:00 ET on Friday, January 31st.
WHY BET THE FAIRFIELD STAGS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Bobcats.
- Even though we have Quinnipiac winning straight-up, we like Fairfield at +11.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Is an Upset Waiting to Happen on the Road?
Fairfield Stags Recent Game/Games
The Stags dropped to 7-12 on the season after a 75-54 loss to Merrimack on Saturday. Fairfield, who were +3.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread in this home game.
Fairfield fell behind early, trailing 47-23 at halftime. They outscored Merrimack 31-28 in the 2nd half, but it wasn’t enough to mount a comeback. The total points for the game were 129, just under the O/U line of 131.5.
Fairfield struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 54 points with a field goal percentage of 33.3% (20/60). Their effective field goal percentage was 36.7%, and they hit only 18.2% of their threes, going 4/22 from beyond the arc. They did better at the free-throw line, shooting 71.4% (10/14).
Matt Becht led the way with 22 points, shooting 57.1% overall and 50% from three (6/12). Adam Clark added 20 points and 12 assists, hitting 40% of his threes (2/5). The Stags grabbed 14 offensive rebounds and finished with 12 assists as a team.
Fairfield’s defense held strong, giving up 75 points while limiting their opponent to just 33% shooting from the field. The Stags were particularly effective in guarding the perimeter, allowing only 4 threes on 22 attempts, an 18% success rate.
Inside the arc, Fairfield’s defense allowed 16 two-point baskets on 38 attempts, a 42% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 14 times, where they converted 10 of those attempts, shooting 71%.
Can the Bobcats Grab a Win at Home?
Quinnipiac Bobcats Recent Game/Games
Quinnipiac improved to 11-8 on the season with a 75-64 home win over Rider on Saturday. Despite being favored by 11.5 points, the Bobcats didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 139, just under the O/U line of 143.5.
After trailing 42-39 at halftime, Quinnipiac’s defense stepped up, allowing only 22 points in the second half while scoring 36 to secure the win.
Quinnipiac put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 47.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.2%. They connected on 36.4% of their threes, going 8-for-22, and hit 54.1% of their two-point attempts. Their free-throw shooting was a weak spot, as they made just 57.9% from the line, hitting 11 of 19 attempts.
The Bobcats dished out 19 assists, with Amarri Monroe leading the way with 19 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 54.5% from the field. Tariq Ingraham also had a strong performance, scoring 15 points and grabbing 14 rebounds, shooting 60% from the floor. Ryan Mabrey was efficient from beyond the arc, hitting 4 of 6 threes and finishing with 12 points in just 15 minutes of action.
Quinnipiac’s defense gave up 64 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 47% from the field. They allowed 54% shooting on two-point attempts, with the other team making 20 of 37 shots.
From beyond the arc, the opposing team hit 8 of 22 threes, shooting 36%. Quinnipiac also sent them to the line 19 times, where they made 11 free throws, shooting 57%. The Bobcats gave up 9 offensive rebounds.