On Friday night, the Niagara Purple Eagles and Fairfield Stags of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference will square off. The Purple Eagles are 8-5 overall and 3-1 in the MAAC, while the Stags are 6-8 overall and 2-2 in the conference.
The Stags twice defeated the Eagles in the previous campaign.
Niagara vs Fairfield Betting Odds
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Niagara vs Fairfield Match Details
Fixture: Niagara Purple Eagles at Fairfield Stags
Date and Time: Friday, January 6 at 7:00 PM ET
Venue: Leo D. Mahoney Arena, Connecticut
Niagara vs Fairfield Key Stats
This season, Niagara have faced some challenging opposition and earned some excellent victories. However, they suffered losses against St. John's and Maryland.
And following a defeat to Iona, they have triumphed against Mount St. Mary's, Quinnipiac, and Rider in the MAAC. They have an overall record of 8-5 and a conference record of 3-1. They score 66 points on and surrender 64.4 on average.
The Stags have a 6-8 overall record and a 2-2 record in the MAAC this season. However, the Stags have faced several major opponents like Wake Forest and Xavier. Additionally, they have had a slightly more difficult schedule than the Purple Eagles.
They defeated Marist and St. Peter's in the MAAC but fell to Manhattan and Siena. They are ranked # 250 in terms of efficiency.
The Stags score 64.8 points on average and surrender 64.4. In terms of offensive and defensive effectiveness, they are ranked #202 and #294, respectively.
Niagara vs Fairfield Betting Prediction
The Stags shot just 28% from beyond the arc, which places them 345th in the USA and makes them one of the poorest three-point shooting teams in the country. The Purple Eagles shoot 36% from deep, which is significantly better than average from a distance.
The Stags' defensive efficiency puts them at No. 202, which is not very good. The Purple Eagles have a record of 7-5 against the spread this year, and I predict that they will cover the spread here, on the road, where they defeated Quinnipiac. For this one, take the Purple Eagles to cover the spread.
Pick: Niagara +3.5 (-110)
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