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Marist Red Foxes Look to Extend Winning Streak Against Fairfield Stags in MAAC Rivalry Matchup

This Sunday, two Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference rivals, the Fairfield Stags and Marist Red Foxes, will face off at McCann Arena in Poughkeepsie, New York. Fairfield, coming off a win against Iona, looks to continue their momentum after breaking a five-game losing streak. Meanwhile, Marist remains undefeated in conference play and has won their last seven games. Both teams are at full strength with no reported injuries. Marist is favored to win by -6.5 according to current betting lines.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Stags +220 | Red Foxes -275
• Spread: Stags +6.5 (-110) | Red Foxes -6.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 135 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Marist will win straight-up is 73%.

Fairfield vs Marist Stats

Fairfield Stags

The Fairfield Stags are currently averaging 69.7 points per game on offense and allowing 73.8 points per game on defense. Their shooting percentages are low, with a 41.5% overall field goal percentage and a 30.9% percentage from beyond the arc. Defensively, they are allowing opponents to shoot 47.9% overall and 37.0% from 3-point territory. Prophet Johnson leads the team in scoring with 11.7 points per game, while Jamie Bergens contributes 8.7 points per game and 2.8 assists per game. Fairfield has a power ranking of 285 and ranks 301st in offense and 268th in defense. They are 6-9 overall and 6-8 against the spread this season. Their rebounding and turnover statistics rank in the middle of the pack, while their defensive shooting percentages are among the worst in the league.

Marist Red Foxes Analysis

The Marist Red Foxes have been performing well in the college basketball season. They score an average of 70.9 points per game while allowing an average of 66.7 points per game. Their shooting percentages rank 109th overall at 46.5% and 153rd from 3-point territory at 34.3%. The defense holds opponents to 41.8% shooting overall and 34.4% from 3-point territory. Key players include Josh Pascarelli, who leads the team in scoring with 17.8 points per game, and Jaden Daughtry, who leads in rebounds, steals, and blocked shots. Overall, Marist has a power ranking of 128 and has been performing well both offensively and defensively. If you need help with college basketball, our NCAAB Cappers are the ones to turn to.

Marist's Superior Offense and Defense Gives Them Edge Over Fairfield on Sunday

Marist is expected to outperform Fairfield on Sunday due to their superior performance on both offense and defense. Marist's defense limits opponents to an average of 66.7 points per game and a shooting percentage of 41.8%, while their offense averages 70.9 points per game with a shooting percentage of 46.5%. In comparison, Fairfield struggles to score, averaging 69.7 points per game with shooting percentages of 41.5% overall and 30.8% from 3-point range. Additionally, Fairfield's defense allows an average of 73.8 points per game with opponents shooting 47.9% overall and 37% from 3-point territory. Recent trends show Marist covering the spread in four of their last six games, while Fairfield has only covered once in their last four games.

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