| MATCHUP | Fairfield Stags | Sacred Heart Pioneers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 14-10 | 10-14 |
| Spread | +1.5 -122 | -1.5 102 |
| Moneyline | +102 | -122 |
| Total | Over 155.5 (-105) | Under 155.5 (-115) |
| Where | William H. Pitt Center, Fairfield, CT | |
| When | Thursday, February 5, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Sacred Heart Pioneers Betting Preview
The Sacred Heart Pioneers enter Thursday’s game with a 10–14 overall win-loss record, including a 6–7 mark in conference play and a 5-10 record on the road. The Pioneers have compiled wins over Dartmouth, Mount St. Mary’s and Holy Cross, while losing games to Marist, Penn State, Iona and the Central Connecticut Blue Devils. In the Sacred Heart Pioneers 76–72 loss to the Merrimack Warriors last month, Sacred Heart guard Dashon Gittens tallied 14 points (5 of 10 shooting from the field: 2 of 4 shooting from three-point range), 11 rebounds, 4 assists and 1 steal illustrating his ability to lead the Pioneers frontcourt.The Sacred Heart Pioneers are averaging 74.5 points on 43.1 percent shooting from the field and 36.3 percent shooting from three-point range (54th in country) per game. Defensively, the Pioneers are allowing opponents 78.3 points per contest.
Senior forward Anquan Hill leads the Sacred Heart Pioneers averaging 17.3 points, 6.1 rebounds, 1 assist and 1.1 blocks per game. Senior guard Dashon Gittens contributes 15.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.6 steals per contest. Junior forward Yann Farell averages 10.9 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game.
Fairfield Stags Betting Preview
The Fairfield Stags enter Thursday’s contest with a 14–10 record, including a 6-7 mark in conference play and a 9-3 record at home. The Stags have amassed wins over Manhattan, Rider, New Hampshire and the Stonehill Skyhawks, while dropping games to Seton Hall, Saint Peter’s, Columbus, Canisius and the Penn State Nittany Lions. More recently, in the Fairfield Stags dominant 98-62 victory over the Manhattan Jaspers last month, Fairfield guard Tony Williams accumulated 16 points (5 of 8 shooting from the field), 2 rebounds, 4 assists and 1 steal.The Fairfield Stags are averaging 73.5 points on 42.5 percent shooting from the field and 33.2 percent shooting from three-point range per game. Defensively, the Stags are allowing opponents 73 points per contest.
Senior guard Braden Sparks leads the Fairfield Stags averaging 17 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1 steal per game. Freshman forward Brandon Benjamin averages 14 points, 10.2 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.1 blocks per contest anchoring the Fairfield Stags frontcourt. Senior guard Deuce Turner provides Fairfield with further backcourt stability averaging 9.1 rebounds, 1.5 rebounds and 1.4 assists per contest.
Why the Sacred Heart Pioneers will win
• Balanced scoring. Anquan Hill and Dashon Gittens lead a versatile offensive attack.• Offensive edge. The Sacred Heart Pioneers are averaging 74.5 points on 43.1 percent shooting from the field per game.
• Momentum. The Sacred Heart Pioneers have won five of the team’s last six games played this season.
Why the Fairfield Stags will win
• Quality guard play. Senior guard Braden Sparks leads the Fairfield Stags backcourt averaging 17 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1 steal per game• Frontcourt play. Freshman forward Brandon Benjamin averages 14 points, 10.2 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.1 blocks per contest anchoring the Fairfield Stags frontcourt.
• Defensive advantage. The Fairfield Stags are allowing opponents 73 points per contest. Conversely, the Pioneers are allowing opponents 78.3 points per contest.
• Home court advantage. Fairfield has compiled a 9-3 record at home this season.