This Thursday night matchup features the Quinnipiac Bobcats (19-10 record, 13-14-1 ATS, 5-5 L10) traveling to take on the Fairfield Stags (12-17 record, 15-13 record, 3-7 L10) at home. Quinnipiac is coming off a 72-70 loss at home against Manhattan this past weekend, in which the Bobcats failed to cover their -8.5 spread, while the game went over the total set at 141.5. The Bobcats will look to bounce back in their upcoming game against Fairfield.
Last time these teams faced off, it was Quinnipiac coming away with a 66-51 win at home against Fairfield, in which the Bobcats covered their -4.5 spread by 10.5 points, while the game went 18 points under the total set at 135. For this game, tip-off is scheduled for March 2nd, at 7:30pm EST, live from Leo D. Mahoney Arena, Fairfield, CT.
Quinnipiac enters this game coming off a tough 72-70 loss at home against Manhattan this past weekend, in which the Bobcats failed to cover their -8.5 spread by 10.5 points, while the game went half a point over the total set at 141.5. Senior guard Matt Balanc, averaging 11.7 points and 4.7 rebounds per game on the season, led the team in scoring with 19 points and four rebounds. Meanwhile, Senior guard Tyrese Williams recorded 14 points and two rebounds, while averaging 8.1 points and 2.5 rebounds per game on the season. Expect these Seniors to lead the way once more in their upcoming game against Fairfield.
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On the road, Quinnipiac has a 8-5 record, while going 7-6 against the spread. The Bobcats are averaging 72.6 points per game on the season, courtesy of shooting 43.1% from the field, and 35.8% from three. Meanwhile, the Bobcats are allowing opposing offenses to average 68.6 points per game on the season, with those teams shooting 41.7% from the field, and 31% from deep. Quinnipiac has failed to cover in five of their past six games leading into this one.
According to Kenpom, Quinnipiac ranks as the 168th team overall in college basketball. The Bobcats have the 221st-ranked offensive efficiency, the 127th-ranked defensive efficiency, and are ranked 48th in adjusted tempo. Expect the Bobcats to rely on their defensive to help them build leads and momentum on both sides of the ball. For them to succeed in this one, they must rebound well on both ends of the court, while winning the turnover margin between the two teams.
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