Fairfield Stags vs Yale Bulldogs Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Yale vs Fairfield NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Uncasville.

Yale vs Fairfield Prediction

Planning on watching today's Bulldogs and Stags game? Catch the action at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT, as the Stags hosts this showdown at 2:30 ET on ESPN+. Yale is favored by -10.5 in this non-conference contest against Fairfield. The game's over/under currently sits at 140 points.

Yale vs. Fairfield Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Yale Bulldogs at Fairfield Stags
Where: Uncasville at Mohegan Sun Arena
Date: Saturday, November 23rd
Betting Odds YALE -10.5, YALE -500 | FAIR +375 O/U 140

Bulldogs Preview: Will the Bulldogs Win in Uncasville?

Yale cruised to an 86-64 win over Stony Brook on Wednesday, November 20th. Playing on the road, the Bulldogs were favored by 9 points and covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 150, surpassing the O/U line of 142.

Yale took control early, leading 48-28 at halftime. They added 38 points in the 2nd half while allowing 36, maintaining their lead throughout the game.

Bulldogs Offense Breakdown

Yale's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 86 points with a field goal percentage of 50.7%. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 58%, thanks in part to their 45% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 9 of 20 attempts. They also dominated the offensive glass, pulling down 13 offensive rebounds and dishing out 22 assists as a team.

John Poulakidas led the way with 22 points, shooting 66.7% from the field and 4 of 6 from three-point range. Nick Townsend and Joe Octave each contributed 18 points, with Townsend also grabbing 9 rebounds and hitting both of his three-point attempts. CJ Luster II was a key contributor from deep, hitting 5 of 8 three-pointers and finishing with 16 points.

Bulldogs Team Defense

Yale's defense held their opponent to 64 points on 41% shooting from the field. Inside the arc, they limited the other team to 37% shooting, with just 13 made two-point shots out of 35 attempts.

From three-point range, Yale's opponent hit 9 of 18 attempts, shooting 50%. They also went 11/16 from the free-throw line, making 68% of their free throws. Yale gave up 5 offensive rebounds in the game.

Stags Preview: Will Fairfield Find a Way to Win at Home?

Fairfield Stags Recent Game/Games

Fairfield dropped a 67-61 decision to Drexel on Tuesday, November 19th. The Stags were slight favorites at -1 but failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 128 fell short of the 136.5 O/U line.

Fairfield was down 33-21 at halftime but showed fight in the 2nd half, outscoring Drexel 40-34. Despite the comeback effort, they couldn’t close the gap.

Stags Offense Breakdown

Fairfield struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 35.8% from the field and 25% from beyond the arc, with an effective field goal percentage of 41.8%. They also hit only 46.2% of their free throws, finishing with 61 points and 10 assists.

Shane Blakeney led the way with 16 points and 9 rebounds, hitting 3 of 6 from three-point range. Yame Butler added 14 points on 5 of 6 shooting, while Louis Bleechmore and Prophet Johnson each contributed 12 points, with Johnson dishing out 6 assists.

Stags Team Defense

Fairfield's defense held strong, giving up just 67 points while limiting their opponent to 35% shooting from the field. They allowed 17 two-point baskets on 39 attempts, a 43% conversion rate.

From beyond the arc, Fairfield's defense was effective, as their opponent shot only 25%, making 7 of 28 three-point attempts. They also struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 6 of 13 for 46%. Fairfield gave up 15 offensive rebounds.

Bulldogs vs Stags Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across their last three road contests, Yale has a 3-0 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-2, while averaging 75 points per game.
Across their last three home contests, Fairfield has a 2-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-2, while averaging 59 points per game.
Spanning across their last three games as the betting underdog, the Stags have gone 1-2 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 0-3.
The last ten games that Yale was favored, they have an ATS mark of 7-3 while going 8-2 straight up.