Fairfield vs Marist Prediction 2/6/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article we will formulate a Fairfield vs Marist prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, February 6th at Leo D. Mahoney Arena in Fairfield, Connecticut. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Fairfield Stags Betting Preview

The Fairfield Stags are 8-14 (4-7) this year after they lost to Iona by a score of 87-64 in their last game. Fairfield trailed 48-32 at halftime and only scored 32 points in the second half in the loss. The Stags shot 36.7% from the field, 35% on three pointers, and 84% on free throws in the game. Deon Perry led Fairfield with 20 points and four assists, while Peyton Smith added 14 points and three rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Stags lost to Quinnipiac by a score of 81-69 and Merrimack by a score of 75-54. Fairfield has lost four of their last five games and they are currently tied for ninth in the MAAC standings with a 4-7 record. Fairfield has scored 68.5 points per game and they have allowed 74.5 points against per game, while also averaging 33.6 rebounds and 13.3 assists per game this season. Prophet Johnson is averaging 11.0 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game, while Deon Perry is averaging 9.7 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game this year. Fairfield is shooting 40.1% from the field, 72.5% on free throws, and 32% on three pointers this season. 

Marist Red Foxes Betting Preview

The Marist Red Foxes are 16-3 (9-1) this season after they defeated Siena by a score of 72-67 in their last game. Marist led 33-26 at halftime, but they did allow 41 points in the second half in the win. The Red Foxes shot 45.2% from the field, 33.3% on three pointers, and 61.5% on free throws in the game. Elijah Lewis led Marist with 19 points and eight rebounds, while Josh Pascarelli added 16 points and three assists in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Red Foxes defeated Canisius by a score of 70-47 and Niagara by a score of 67-65. Marist has won three games in a row and they are currently first in the MAAC standings with a 9-1 record. Marist has scored 68.6 points per game and they have allowed 63.7 points against per game, while also averaging 35.4 rebounds and 14.3 assists per game this season. Josh Pascarelli is averaging 16.4 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game, while Elijah Lewis is averaging 12.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game this year. Marist is shooting 46.1% from the field, 68.7% on free throws, and 33.7% on three pointers this season. 

Why Marist will beat Fairfield

• Marist has won 12 of its last 13 games.
• Fairfield has lost each of its last four games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
• Fairfield has lost the first half in four of its last five games against the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.

Fairfield vs Marist Prediction 

Marist comes into this matchup leading the MAAC standings and they are 16-3 overall to start the season, but they will be on the road for this game. The Red Foxes are shooting 46.1% from the field this year, but their defense has led the way, as they are allowing just 63.7 points against per game. Marist has allowed 65 points or fewer in eight of their last nine games. Fairfield is 4-7 in conference play and they have lost three games in a row. The Stags are shooting just 40.1% from the field this year and they have allowed over 74 points against per game on defense. Fairfield has allowed 75+ points in four straight games and I think they are going to struggle once again here. Take Marist to cover on the road.