Providence vs Fairfield College Basketball Picks, Odds, Predictions 11/9/21
Fairfield Stags (0-0) vs. Providence Friars (0-0)
November 9, 2021 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Providence Friars -14 / Fairfield Stags +14; Over/Under: +134
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The Fairfield Stags and Providence Friars meet Tuesday in college basketball action at the Dunkin Donuts Center. The Fairfield Stags won 10 games last year and enter the third year under coach Jay Young. The Providence Friars finished last year with 13 wins and see Ed Cooley enter his 11th season.
The Fairfield Stags return pretty much their entire roster from last season, and most of their key production are seniors. Needless to say, this is the year Fairfield has a chance to breakout in the MAAC and really turn some heads. The Fairfield Stags are a team that I’ll be watching closely as the season tips off. Jake Wojcik returns after averaging 13.5 points and 3.4 rebounds, while Taj Benning averaged 12 points and 1.2 assists. Caleb Green averaged 2.8 assists per game and Jesus Cruz averaged 3.5 rebounds.
The Providence Friars return their top player and three of their top-four scorers from last season, so they should like their chances in the Big East. Providence also snagged a really good recruit in Rafael Castro, who had offers from Dayton and Florida. After some average seasons, the Providence Friars have a chance to get back in the race for something noteworthy. Nate Watson returns after averaging 16.9 points and 6.7 rebounds, while A.J. Reeves averaged 9.6 points and 1.7 assists. Jared Bynum dished 3.6 assists per game last season, and Noah Horchler averaged 5.7 rebounds.
The Stags are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 road games and 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall. The Friars are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as a favorite and 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games as a home favorite. The under is 52-21 in Stags last 73 overall. The under is 5-2 in Friars last 7 overall.
The Providence Friars have a chance to really push the rest of the Big East this season, so I understand why the line is what it is. However, the Fairfield Stags are experienced, talented and this is a massive game for them given they don’t get these chances often playing in the MAAC. Providence should win, but Fairfield should be able to make this thing competitive. Give me the points.
