The Wagner Seahawks (3-1) square off with the Fairfield Stags (3-3) at Spiro Sports Center. The game is scheduled to get underway at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, December 1, 2017.
Fairfield Stags vs. Wagner Seahawks Free Prediction
The Stags are trying to rebound after their 57-56 loss to the Wright State Raiders in their last contest. Wright State’s 0.170 free throw rate was their largest strength over Fairfield, who had a rate of 0.091. The Raiders’ mark was below their season average of 0.265, while the Stags’ was below their season average of 0.223. Jesus Cruz led Fairfield in scoring with 15 points on 5-for-6 shooting.
In the Seahawks’ last matchup, they dismantled the Hartford Hawks, 72-50. Wagner launched 19 three pointers, making 10 of them (52.6 percent). Hartford, on the other hand, was just 3-20 (15.0 percent). With 13 points, eight assists and five rebounds, Wagner’s JoJo Cooper put together a solid performance.
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Wagner figures to have a substantial advantage. Since the 2016-17 season, the Seahawks defense ranks 44th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.470), while the Fairfield offense ranks 175th in effective field goal percentage (0.509).
The Stags won the only contest against the Seahawks last season, 70-64. Fairfield made good use of their 30 trips to the charity stripe, making 24 of them (80.0 percent). Wagner, meanwhile, was just 7-14 (50.0 percent).
Fairfield Stags at Wagner Seahawks Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Fairfield, ATS Winner – Fairfield, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes (2016-Present):
Wagner averages 39.4 rebounds per game, which ranks 26th in the NCAA. Fairfield ranks 283rd in rebounds allowed per game (37.9).
The Stags rank 32nd in three pointers attempted per game (25.4) while the Seahawks rank 267th (18.5).
Fairfield ranks 97th in assists per game (14.7) while Wagner ranks 309th (10.9).
The Stags allow the 15th-fewest blocks per game (2.4) while the Seahawks rank 47th (2.8).
Fairfield ranks 224th in steals per game (5.5) while Wagner ranks 247th (5.2).
