Fairfield (9-16) vs Manhattan (12-10)
February 16, 2025 at 02:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Fairfield +2.5 — Over/Under: 146.5
In this article, we will formulate a Manhattan vs Fairfield prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, February 16th at Leo D. Mahoney Arena in Fairfield, Connecticut. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Manhattan Jaspers Betting Preview
The Manhattan Jaspers are 12-10 (7-6) this season after they defeated Merrimack by a score of 79-75 in their last game. Manhattan trailed 42-33 at halftime, but they scored 46 points in the second half for the win. The Jaspers shot 49.2% from the field, 38.5% on three-pointers, and 77.8% on free throws in the game. Will Snyder led Manhattan with 19 points and 10 rebounds, while Wesley Robinson added 18 points and 12 rebounds in the win.
Prior to that game, the Jaspers defeated St. Peter’s by a score of 84-83 but did lose to Sacred Heart by a score of 74-72 before that. Manhattan has won four of their last five games and they are currently tied for fifth in the MAAC standings with a 7-6 record. Manhattan has scored 76.1 points per game and they have allowed 75.9 points per game, while also averaging 37.1 rebounds and 15.0 assists per game this season. Will Snyder is averaging 15.4 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game, while Devin Dinkins is averaging 13.7 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game this year. Manhattan is shooting 43.6% from the field, 76.6% on free throws, and 34% on three-pointers this season.
Fairfield Stags Betting Preview
The Fairfield Stags are 9-16 (5-9) this year after they lost to St. Peter’s by a score of 65-52 in their last game. Fairfield trailed 25-22 at halftime and allowed 40 points in the second half in the loss. The Stags shot 32.7% from the field, 22.7% on three-pointers, and 61.1% on free throws in the game. Kyle Jenkins led Fairfield with 12 points and two rebounds, while Prophet Johnson added nine points and ten rebounds in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Stags lost to Sacred Heart by a score of 77-71 but did beat Marist by a score of 59-56 before that. Fairfield has lost five of their last six games and they are currently near the bottom of the MAAC standings with a 5-9 record. Fairfield has scored 67.6 points per game and they have allowed 73.5 points per game, while also averaging 33.5 rebounds and 12.5 assists per game this season. Prophet Johnson is averaging 11.1 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game, while Deon Perry is averaging 9.8 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game this year. Fairfield is shooting 39.5% from the field, 72.8% on free throws, and 31.6% on three-pointers this season.
Why Manhattan will beat Fairfield
- Fairfield has lost each of its last seven day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Manhattan has won four of its last five games against the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.
Manhattan vs Fairfield Prediction
Manhattan comes into this matchup after winning four of their last five games and they have plenty of momentum coming into this game, but they will be on the road here. The Jaspers are shooting 43.6% from the field this year and they have scored at least 74 points in each of their last four wins. Fairfield has lost five of their last six games and they have allowed at least 77 points in three of their last five. The Stags are shooting just 39.5% from the field this year and they have been held to 64 points or fewer in three of their last four games. Take Manhattan to cover on the road in this contest.