Siena Saints vs Fairfield Stags Betting Pick & Prediction 2/25/24
Planning on watching today’s Saints and Stags game? Catch the action at Leo D. Mahoney Arena in Fairfield, CT, as the Stags hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 143.5 points, and Fairfield is favored by -15.5 to win at home against Siena.
SIENA SAINTS VS FAIRFIELD STAGS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Siena Saints +15.5
This game will be played at Leo D. Mahoney Arena at 2:00 ET on Sunday, February 25th.
WHY BET THE SIENA SAINTS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Stags.
- Even though we have Fairfield winning straight-up, we like Siena at +15.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.
Does Siena Have A Chance at Leo D. Mahoney Arena?
Despite being 15.8 points per game worse on the road this season, Siena is 3-21 as the underdog. They will be the underdog once again as they take on Fairfield as 15.5-point underdogs. So far this season, they have gone 4-22.
After losing 73-64 to Canisius, Siena’s losing streak has reached two games. Over their last 10 games, they have gone 2-8, and they are 2-11 on the road this season. So far, they have gone 3-12 in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference play.
As the underdog this season, Siena has gone 9-15 vs. the spread. On the road, the Saints have an ATS mark of 7-6 and they are 3-2 in their last five games vs. the spread away from home. Overall, Siena’s ATS record is 9-17 this year.
This season, the over/under record for Siena games is 11-14-1, and today’s line of 143.5 is higher than the average over/under line of 137 in their games. So far, 19 of their games have finished with less points than today’s line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average scoring total of 131 points.
In their latest game, Siena offense put up 64 points against Canisius. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 41.2% and made 8 threes. On offense, Siena has been struggling with their efficiency, coming into today’s game with a field goal percentgage of 39%. So far, they are 320th in free-throws made on a free throw shooting percentage of 64%.
The Saints’ defense is presently ranked 253rd nationally, allowing an average of 75.1 points per contest. In their previous game vs. Canisius, the Golden Griffins finished with a field goal percentage of 41% and a total of 73 points vs. Siena.
Will the Fairfield Defense Show Up at Home?
With a 17-10 overall record, Fairfield has been solid this season, and they have won two straight games. They are 11-5 in conference play and 7-4 at home. Their average scoring margin at home is +6.4.
As for Siena, they come in with a record of 9-16, and they have lost two straight games. They are 5-11 in conference play and 5-8 on the road.
As the favorite this season, Fairfield has gone 7-8 vs. the spread. At home, their ATS record is 5-6. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Stags are 4-6.
Today’s over/under line of 143.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Fairfield’s games this season (144.5). So far, 17 of their games have finished with more points than today’s line. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1.
Coming off a good offensive performance, Fairfield’s offense scored 85 points against Quinnipiac. Their field goal percentage for the game was 45.9%, and they went 16/20 from the free-throw line. Offensively, the Stags hold a season-long field goal percentage of 45%, placing them 170th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 49th in terms of percentage and 25th in three-pointers made.
Coming into today’s game, the Fairfield defense is giving up an average of 71.6 points per contest. Against Quinnipiac in their most recent game, the Fairfield defense gave up a total of 81 points while allowing Quinnipiac to hit 47% of their shots.