Siena Saints (2-11) vs Fairfield Stags (7-6)
2024-01-05 19:00:00 EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Siena Saints +4.5 -- Over/Under: 137.5
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The Fairfield Stags will play the Siena Saints in a MAAC game on Friday night at MVP Arena in Albany, New York. Fairfield has won six games in a row, while Siena has lost six games in a row. Let’s take a look at the betting matchup and the Fairfield vs Siena prediction.
Fairfield Preview
The Fairfield Stags are 7-6 (1-1) this season after they defeated Le Moyne by a score of 78-72 in their last game. Fairfield led 34-30 at halftime and they scored 44 points in the second half for the win. The Stags shot 41.7% from the field and were +4 in rebounding margin in the game. Fairfield has also defeated FDU, Wagner, Sacred Heart, Yale, and Rider during this winning streak. The Stags are scoring 74 points per game with 35.3 rebounds per game and 13.5 assists per game, while giving up 71 points against per game this year. Jalen Leach is averaging 13.8 points per game, 3.0 rebounds per game, and 2.2 assists per game. Fairfield is shooting 43.5% from the field, 77.1% on free throws, and 33.8% on three pointers this season.
Siena Preview
The Siena Saints are 2-11 (1-1) this year after they lost to UMass by a score of 79-66 in their last game. Siena trailed 40-31 at the half and allowed 39 more points in the second half for the loss. The Saints shot 40.4% from the field and had 18 turnovers in the game. Siena has also lost to Brown, Cornell, St. Bonaventure, Bryant, and Mount St. Mary’s during this losing streak. The Saints are scoring 59.5 points per game with 36.5 rebounds per game and 10.5 assists per game, while allowing 77.1 points against per game this season. Sean Durugordon is averaging 23 points per game, 8.3 rebounds per game, and 0.3 assists per game. Siena is shooting 39% from the field, 57.8% on free throws, and 26.3% on three pointers this year.
Fairfield vs Siena Betting Prediction
Siena comes into this game with a record of 2-11 so far this year, but they are 1-1 in conference play. The Saints are only scoring 59.5 points per game this year and they are shooting 39% from the field. Fairfield has won six games in a row and they are scoring 74 points per game on 43.5% field goal shooting. I know Siena is at home, which seems to be very important in the MAAC, but I like Fairfield here. I can’t back a team that is scoring less than 60 points per game. Take Fairfield to cover.
