Marist vs Fairfield Prediction 2/7/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Marist Red Foxes and the Fairfield Stags will meet on Saturday night in a MAAC matchup at Leo D. Mahoney Arena in Fairfield, Connecticut.

Marist Red Foxes Betting Preview

The Marist Red Foxes enter Saturday evening’s contest with a 16–7 win-loss record, including a rather impressive 10–4 mark in conference play and a 6–5 record on the road. The Red Foxes have compiled wins over Fairfield, Rider, Sacred Heart, Iona and Stony Brook, while losing recent games to Merrimack, St. Peters and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.

These two teams met earlier this season. Who won? Last month, in the Marist Red Foxes convincing 82-67 victory over Fairfield, Marist guard Elijah Lewis accumulated 17 points (5 of 11 shooting from the field: 6 of 6 from the free-throw line), 2 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 steal.

The Marist Red Foxes are averaging 70.5 points on 44.9 percent shooting from the field and 33.2 percent shooting from three-point range per game. Defensively, the Red Foxes are allowing just 64 points per contest which ranks fifth in the country.    

Senior guard Elijah Lewis leads the Marist Red Foxes averaging 12.5 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.1 steals per game. Senior guard Rhyjon Blackwell provides the Red Foxes with further backcourt stability averaging 12.2 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1 steal per contest.

Fairfield Stags Betting Preview

The Fairfield Stags enter Saturday’s contest with a 15–10 record, including a 7–7 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 Marist Red Foxes will win

• Elite defense. The Marist Red Foxes are allowing opponents just 64 points per contest which ranks 5th in the country.

• Ability to win on the road. The Marist Red Foxes have compiled a 6-5 record on the road in 2025.

• Confidence. The Marist Red Foxes defeated Fairfield earlier this season.

• Balanced scoring. Lewis and Blackwell provide consistent perimeter production.

Why the Fairfield Stags will win

• Quality guard play. Senior guard Joey Niesman leads the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights backcourt averaging 12.1 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.2 steals per game.

• Home court edge. The Fairleigh Dickinson Knights are 6-4 at home this season.

Marist Red Foxes vs. Fairfield Stags Prediction

This matchup features the Fairfield Stags home court edge and quality interior scoring against a Marist team that has been more consistent defensively and more efficient in conference play this season. Fairfield’s defensive inconsistency is certainly a red flag that cannot be overlooked. The Marist Red Foxes have done an outstanding job controlling game tempo and playing elite defense. With that said, I am backing the Marist Red Foxes to win this game.

Hans Geevers's Pick: Fairfield TBA