Fairleigh Dickinson Knights vs Fairfield Stags NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/1/24
The Knights and Stags are set to face off at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The Stags will host the game at Leo D. Mahoney Arena in Fairfield, CT. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 153 points, with Fairfield being favored by -6.5 over Fairleigh Dickinson.
FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON KNIGHTS VS FAIRFIELD STAGS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Fairfield Stags -6.5
This game will be played at Leo D. Mahoney Arena at 2:00 ET on Sunday, December 1st.
WHY BET THE FAIRFIELD STAGS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Stags.
- Not only will Fairfield pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 153 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Can Fairleigh Dickinson Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?
Fairleigh Dickinson fell 78-76 to Saint Peter’s on Tuesday. Despite being +8 underdogs, the Knights kept it close at home.
FDU led 40-34 at halftime but couldn’t hold on, allowing 44 points in the 2nd half. The Knights scored 36 after the break. The game’s total points of 154 went over the 142 O/U line.
In their last game, Fairleigh Dickinson put up 76 points, shooting 46.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.6%. They connected on 38.9% of their threes, hitting 7 of 18 attempts, while making 19 of 38 two-point shots for a 50% success rate. At the free-throw line, they converted 73.9%, going 17 for 23.
Terrence Brown led the Knights with 23 points, despite missing all 3 of his three-point attempts. Bryce Eaton added 19 points, hitting 3 of 7 from deep, while Dylan Jones and Ahmed Barba-Bey also connected on 3 threes each, with Barba-Bey shooting 75% from beyond the arc. Bismark Nsiah contributed 13 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 60% from the field, and Zaakir Williamson was highly efficient, going 5 for 6 in just 16 minutes.
Fairleigh Dickinson’s defense gave up 78 points, with their opponents shooting 46% from the field, connecting on 26 of 56 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 19 two-point baskets on 38 attempts, a 50% shooting rate.
From three-point range, Fairleigh Dickinson’s defense saw their opponents hit 7 of 18 shots, good for 38%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 23 times, where they made 17, a 73% success rate. Additionally, Fairleigh Dickinson allowed 14 offensive rebounds.
Can the Stags Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?
Fairfield Stags Recent Game/Games
Fairfield pulled off a 67-66 win over Vermont on Sunday, November 24th. The Stags were +8.5 point underdogs going into the game, and not only did they win, but they also covered the spread.
Fairfield led 37-35 at halftime and managed to hold on in the 2nd half, scoring 30 points while allowing 31. The total points for the game were 133, just under the O/U line of 135.5.
Fairfield’s offense put up 67 points in their last game, shooting 51% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.9%. They connected on 55.6% of their two-point attempts and hit 40% from beyond the arc, going 6-for-15 from three-point range.
The Stags also made 75% of their free throws, hitting 9 of 12 attempts. They recorded 16 assists and grabbed 6 offensive rebounds. TJ Long led the way with 18 points, shooting 3-for-8 from three, while TJ Hurley added 17 points despite shooting 25% from deep. Jace Roquemore contributed 13 points, hitting both of his three-point attempts.
Fairfield’s defense gave up 66 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 44% from the field on 22 of 49 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 14 of 24 shooting, which comes out to 58%.
From three-point range, Fairfield’s opponents hit 8 of 25 shots, a 32% success rate. The Stags also sent them to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 14 attempts, shooting 82%. Fairfield gave up 7 offensive rebounds.