3* ODDSMAKERS ERROR on Fairfield +

Fairfield vs. Iona, 01/18/2013 21:00 EDT, Score: 73 - 84

Point Spread: +5½/-102 Fairfield

Sportsbook: 5Dimes

Result: Loss

3* ODDSMAKERS ERROR on Fairfield +

Fairfield has struggled in losing three games in a row, and that has created some value with them here tonight. They haven't lost any of those games by more than five points, so they are playing their opponents tough and doing so with a stifling defense that gives up just 61.6 ppg.



Iona on the other hand has won five in a row, but they haven't lived up to the expectations in covering only once in their last four games. These two teams are fairly evenly matched, and the 5.5 points is a little too much of a home court advantage. I'll take the underdog here tonight.



A couple of systems support our play here tonight that says to take teams who allow 63 or less PPG against teams allowing more than 74 after a loss by six points or less. This situation is 60-28 ATS the past five seasons. You also want to take road underdogs off an upset loss to a conference rival at home against an opponent off a home win. These teams are 84-50 ATS the last five years.