Fairfield vs Niagara Prediction 1/4/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Fairfield vs Niagara prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, January 4th at the Gallagher Center in Niagara Falls, New York. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Fairfield Stags Betting Preview

The Fairfield Stags are 8-7 (0-4) this season after they lost to Canisius by a score of 85-81 in their last game. Fairfield trailed 39-37 at halftime and allowed 46 points in the second half in the loss. The Stags shot 42% from the field, 35% on three pointers, and 74% on free throws in the game. Declan Wucherpfennig led Fairfield with 20 points and four rebounds, while Brandon Benjamin added 19 points and 13 rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Fairfield lost to St. Peter’s by a score of 70-66, but did beat a non-D1 team by a score of 121-58 before that. The Stags have scored 77.3 points per game with 40.6 rebounds and 11.8 assists per game, while they have allowed 74.2 points against per game this season. Braden Sparks is averaging 18.1 points and 3.7 rebounds per game, while Brandon Benjamin is averaging 13.9 points and 10.0 rebounds per game for the Stags. Fairfield is shooting 42.5% from the field, 72.6% on free throws, and 34.2% on three pointers this season. 

Niagara Purple Eagles Betting Preview

The Niagara Purple Eagles are 4-9 (1-2) this year after they defeated Sacred Heart by a score of 64-61 in their last game. Niagara led 32-24 at halftime, but they only scored 32 points in the second half in the narrow win. The Purple Eagles shot 49% from the field, 42% on three pointers, and 67% on free throws in the game. Justin Page led Niagara with 23 points and four rebounds, while Landon Williams added 11 points and two rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Niagara defeated a non-D1 team by a score of 81-58, but lost to VCU by a score of 84-58 before that. The Purple Eagles have scored 62.8 points per game with 27.8 rebounds and 12.9 assists per game, while they have allowed 73.9 points against per game this season. Justin Page is averaging 11.8 points and 2.6 assists per game, while Trenton Walters is averaging 9.8 points and 2.0 rebounds per game for the Purple Eagles. Niagara is shooting 42.3% from the field, 71.9% on free throws, and 30.1% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Niagara Purple Eagles will win

• Fairfield has lost each of its last nine day games against the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.
• Niagara has won seven of its last eight home games against Fairfield at Gallagher Center.
• The home team has won the first half in each of Fairfield’s last three games.

Why the Fairfield Stags will win

• Niagara has lost each of its last nine Sunday home games against the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.
• Fairfield has won the first half in three of its last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Seven of Fairfield’s last eight games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Gallagher Center have produced a total of 141+ points.
• Each of Niagara’s last four home games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 139 or fewer points.

Fairfield vs Niagara Prediction 

Fairfield comes into this matchup with a winning record overall, but they are 0-4 in conference play and will be on the road here. The Stags are shooting 43% from the field, but they have been very good rebounding the basketball. Niagara picked up their first conference win last time out, but they are shooting just 42% from the field and they have scored 64 points or fewer in their last two D1 games. I do think Fairfield is the slightly better team in this game, but I think we are going to see a lower scoring game with how Niagara is currently playing, so take the under here.

David Racey's Pick: Under 139.5