Fairfield vs Quinnipiac Prediction 2/22/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Fairfield vs Quinnipiac prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, February 22nd at M&T Bank Arena in Hamden, Connecticut. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Fairfield Stags Betting Preview

The Fairfield Stags are 17-11 (9-8) this season after they defeated Sacred Heart by a score of 78-68 in their last game. Fairfield trailed 37-32 at halftime, but they scored 46 points in the second half for the comeback win. The Stags shot 47% from the field, 46% on three pointers, and 53% on free throws in the game. Braden Sparks led Fairfield with 21 points and three assists, while Brandon Benjamin added 18 points and 10 rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Fairfield lost to St. Peter’s by a score of 83-74, but did beat Marist by a score of 63-60 before that. The Stags have scored 75.6 points per game with 38.4 rebounds and 12.4 assists per game, while they have allowed 72.7 points against per game this season. Braden Sparks is averaging 17.5 points and 3.3 rebounds per game, while Brandon Benjamin is averaging 14.5 points and 10.5 rebounds per game for the Stags. Fairfield is shooting 43.5% from the field, 71.2% on free throws, and 34.1% on three pointers this season. 

Quinnipiac Bobcats Betting Preview

The Quinnipiac Bobcats are 18-10 (11-6) this year after they lost to Merrimack by a score of 56-49 in their last game. Quinnipiac was tied at 21 at halftime and they only scored 28 points in the second half in the loss. The Bobcats shot 28% from the field, 6% on three pointers, and 74% on free throws in the game. Grant Randall led Quinnipiac with 16 points and six rebounds, while Amarri Monroe added 10 points and 15 rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Quinnipiac defeated Siena by a score of 74-62 and Niagara by a score of 56-55. The Bobcats have scored 75.5 points per game with 36.7 rebounds and 13.9 assists per game, while they have allowed 71.4 points against per game this season. Jaden Zimmerman is averaging 16.0 points and 2.5 rebounds per game, while Amarri Monroe is averaging 15.6 points and 8.4 rebounds per game for the Bobcats. Quinnipiac is shooting 43.3% from the field, 69.5% on free throws, and 35.1% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Quinnipiac Bobcats will win

• Fairfield has lost 13 of its last 14 day games against the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.
• Quinnipiac has won eight of its last nine day games at M&T Bank Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Quinnipiac has won the first half in five of its last six home games against Fairfield.

Why the Fairfield Stags will win

• Fairfield has won six of its last eight games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Seven of Quinnipiac’s last eight games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 139 or fewer points.
• Seven of Fairfield’s last eight road games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 149+ points.

Fairfield vs Quinnipiac Prediction 

Quinnipiac comes into this matchup with an 11-6 record in conference play, but they did lose to Merrimack at home in their last game. The Bobcats are shooting 43% from the field and they have allowed 65 points or fewer in five straight games. Fairfield has won three of their last four games, but they have allowed 83 points or more in two of their last four. Quinnipiac already beat Fairfield by seven points on the road and I think they will run away with this one in the second half. Take the Bobcats here.

David Racey's Pick: Quinnipiac -5.5