Fairfield vs Canisius Prediction 1/2/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks
Chris Ruffolo
Nov 3, 2025; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Fairfield Stags guard Braden Sparks (4) dribbles the ball up the court during the second half against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Bryce Jordan Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
MATCHUP
Fairfield Stags
Canisius Golden Griffins
Team Records
8-6
5-8
Spread
-7.5 -102
+7.5 -118
Moneyline
-290
+235
Total
Over 139.5 (-105)
Under 139.5 (-115)
Where
Koessler Athletic Center, Buffalo, NY
When
Friday, January 2, 2026
Time
04:00 PM EST
TV
ESPN+
The Fairfield Stags and the Canisius Golden Griffins meet Friday in college basketball action from the Koessler Athletic Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Fairfield Stags vs. Canisius Golden Griffins prediction.
Fairfield Stags Recap
The Fairfield Stags come into this game looking to shake off a 70-66 loss at the hands of Saint Peter’s last time out to sit at 8-6 this season. After this game, Fairfield will head on the road for a game against Niagara.
Stags Have Three-Game Win Streak Snapped
Braden Sparks leads the Stags in scoring and assists with 18.4 PPG and 2.4 APG along with 3.9 RPG while Brandon Benjamin has 13.5 PPG with a team-high 9.8 RPG to lead the Stags in rebounding up to this point in the year. Declan Wucherpfennig has 11.8 PPG with 8.4 RPG to cap off the trio of double-digit scorers for Fairfield so far this season while Deuce Turner has 9.1 PPG as well on the year. As a team, Fairfield is averaging 77 PPG on 42.5% shooting from the field, 34.2% from three and 72.5% from the foul line so far this season.
Canisius Golden Griffins Recap
The Canisius Golden Griffins come into this game looking to rebound from a 103-59 loss at the hands of Duquesne last time out to sit at 5-8 this year. After this game, Canisius will take on Sacred Heart on their home floor.
Golden Griffins Lose 5 Of Last 6
Kahlil Singleton has a team-high 11.4PPG with 3.6 RPG while Bryan Ndjonga has 10.5 PPG with 5.2 RPG as the only other double-digit scorer for Canisius so far this season. Mike Evbagharu also has 8 PPG with team-highs of 6.5 RPG and 2.7 APG to lead the Golden Griffins in rebounding and assists up to this point in the year. As a team, Canisius is averaging 60.1 PPG on 40.5% shooting from the field, 33.2% from three and 66.5% from the foul line this season.
Fairfield Stags @ Canisius Golden Griffins Betting Trends: January 2, 2026
Why the Canisius Golden Griffins will win
Fairfield has lost each of its last eight day games against Conference opponents.
The home team has won 13 of Canisius’ last 15 games.
Fairfield has lost the first half in eight of its last nine day games against Conference opponents.
Why the Fairfield Stags will win
Canisius has lost 14 of its last 15 games against Conference opponents.
Fairfield has won five of its last six day games.
Canisius has lost the first half in each of its last six day games at Koessler Athletic Center.
Total Points Facts
Each of Canisius’ last five games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 134 or fewer points.
Each of Fairfield’s last four games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 137 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
Canisius ranks 364th among Division 1 teams for points per game this season (60.1).
Canisius ranks 364th among Division 1 teams for field goals made per game this season (20.8).
Fairfield ranks 361st among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (5.0).
Fairfield ranks 12th among Division 1 teams for field goal attempts per game this season (66.0).
Fairfield Stags vs. Canisius Golden Griffins Prediction
I’m on Fairfield here. I just think that Canisius is the worst team in the MAAC, and I don’t expect much if anything from them this season. Fairfield is a team I’ve had my eye on in MAAC play and I think they pick up a nice road win and cover here at Canisius’ expense. Give me the Stags.
