Fairfield vs Mount St. Mary’s Prediction College Basketball Picks 3/9/24

The Fairfield Stags and Mount St Mary’s Mountaineers face off on Saturday in a college basketball showdown at Knott Arena. Fairfield looks for another win, while Mount St Mary’s looks for the offense to impress again. 

Fairfield Coming off Another Win

Fairfield in the last game faced off against Canisius and they were able to secure the 74-62 victory. At halftime they were up 31-22 and they never looked back on teh way to the 12 point victory. Brycen Goodine had a strong game putting up 37 points and two rebounds. Fairfield is averaging 76.2 points while their defense is giving up 70.6 points per game. The offense is ranked 107th while the defense is ranked 133rd. Caleb Fields is averaging 16 points while shooting 43.5 percent from the field. 

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Can Mount St Mary’s Offense Build on Last Game

Mount St Mary’s in the last game faced off against Niagara and they were able to secure the 91-72 victory. Niagara was led by Yaw Obeng-Mensah who finished with 19 points, four rebounds, and three assists. Mount St Mary’s is averaging 72.5 points while their defense is giving up 70.8 points per game. The defense is ranked 141st in the league and they are going to need the defense to step up here. Dakota Leffew is averaging 17.4 points while shooting 42.8 percent from the field. 

Fairfield vs Mount St Mary’s Betting Prediction

Fairfield is going to get the job done here, even on the road. Fairfield is averaging 76.2 points per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score against the Mount St Mary’s defense. Mount St Mary’s is going to give up at least 75 points in this game, and that is going to be the difference here as Fairfield is going to get the job done. Back Fairfield to cover the spread with ease. 

Shane Mickle's Pick: Fairfield -1