Fairfield Stags vs Quinnipiac Bobcats Matchup

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

Fairfield vs Quinnipiac Prediction

Betting on today's Stags and Bobcats game? Catch the action at M&T Bank Arena in Hamden, CT, as the Bobcats hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 145.5 points, and Quinnipiac is favored by -11.5 vs. Fairfield in a Metro Atlantic Athletic conference matchup.

Fairfield vs. Quinnipiac Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Fairfield Stags at Quinnipiac Bobcats
Where: Hamden at M&T Bank Arena
Date: Friday, January 31st
Betting Odds QUIN -11.5, FAIR +495 | QUIN -746 O/U 145.5

Stags Preview: Do the Stags Stand a Chance in Hamden?

Fairfield Stags Recent Game/Games

Fairfield’s season record dropped to 7-12 after a 75-54 home loss to Merrimack on Saturday. The Stags entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 129, just under the O/U line of 131.5.

Fairfield fell behind early, trailing 47-23 at halftime. They managed to outscore Merrimack 31-28 in the second half, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the early deficit.

Stags Offense Breakdown

Fairfield struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 54 points on 33.3% shooting from the field. Their three-point shooting was particularly poor, as they hit only 4 of 22 attempts, finishing at 18.2% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 36.7%, and they managed 14 offensive rebounds.

Matt Becht led the Stags with 22 points, shooting 57.1% overall and 50% from three-point range, hitting 6 of 12 from deep. Adam Clark contributed 20 points and 12 assists, shooting 43.8% from the field and 40% from three.

Stags Team Defense

Despite giving up 75 points, Fairfield's defense held their opponent to just 33% shooting from the field, as they went 20/60 overall. The Stags limited damage inside, with the other team shooting 42% on two-pointers, converting 16 of 38 attempts.

Fairfield was particularly effective at defending the three-point line, where their opponent shot just 18%, hitting only 4 of 22 attempts. The Stags also sent them to the free-throw line 14 times, where they made 10, shooting 71%.

Bobcats Preview: Will the Bobcats Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?

Quinnipiac Bobcats Recent Game/Games

Quinnipiac improved to 11-8 on the season with a 75-64 win over Rider on Saturday. The Bobcats were -11.5 favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points fell short of the 143.5 O/U line.

After trailing 42-39 at halftime, Quinnipiac’s defense stepped up, allowing just 22 points in the 2nd half while scoring 36 to secure the win.

Bobcats Offense Breakdown

Quinnipiac's offense put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 47.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.2%. They connected on 36.4% of their three-point attempts, hitting 8 of 22, while their two-point shooting was solid at 54.1% (20/37). Free-throw shooting was a struggle, as they made just 57.9% of their attempts, going 11 for 19.

Amarri Monroe led the way with 19 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 54.5% from the field and 50% from three. Tariq Ingraham added 15 points and 14 rebounds, hitting 60% of his shots. Ryan Mabrey was efficient from beyond the arc, making 4 of 6 threes and finishing with 12 points in just 15 minutes.

Bobcats Team Defense

Quinnipiac's defense gave up 64 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 47% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 54% shooting, as the other team went 20/37 on two-point attempts.

From three-point range, Quinnipiac's opponents hit 8 of 22 shots, good for 36%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 11 attempts, shooting 57%. Quinnipiac allowed 9 offensive rebounds.

Stags vs Bobcats Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Although Fairfield has a straight up record of 3-7 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 4-6. The team averaged 67 points per game in these games.
In their last three home games, the Bobcats have a straight up record of 2-1 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 72 points per game in these contests.
Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Stags have a straight up record of 3-7. But, their mark vs the spread was just 4-6.
The last ten games that Quinnipiac was favored, they have an ATS mark of 6-4 while going 8-2 straight up.