Rider vs Fairfield Prediction 1/9/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Rider vs Fairfield Prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, January 9th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Fairfield Stags Preview

Fairfield Stags have a 9-7 record this season and are tied for 10th in MAAC. They have a 1-4 conference record and are coming off an 83-75 away win against Niagara. Their previous three games were an 85-81 away loss against Canisius, a 70-66 home loss against Saint Peter’s and a 121-58 home win against CCNY.

Offensively, Fairfield averages 77.6 points per game, while allowing 74.3 points per game defensively. The Stags shoot with 43% from the field and grab 40 rebounds per game, while dishing out 11.6 assists per game. They average 3.8 blocks per game and 6.2 steals per game defensively.

Braden Sparks leads Fairfield in scoring, with an average of 17.9 points per game, while shooting with 43.1% from the field and 87.7% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 2.3 assists. Brandon Benjamin is the team’s leading rebounder with 9.9 per game.

Rider Broncs Preview

Rider Broncs have a 1-12 record this season and are tied for 13th in MAAC. They have a 0-4 conference record and are coming off a 74-65 home loss against Siena. Their previous three games were a 74-71 home loss against Manhattan, a 100-79 away loss against VCU and a 65-57 away loss against Delaware.

Offensively, Rider averages 61.6 points per game, while allowing 75.7 points per game defensively. The Broncs shoot with 38% from the field and grab 37.1 rebounds per game, while dishing out 9.7 assists per game. They average 4.2 blocks per game and 5.5 steals per game defensively.

Flash Burton leads Rider in scoring, with an average of 11.7 points per game, while shooting with 33.3% from the field and 76.5% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 2.3 assists. Caleb Smith is the team’s leading rebounder with 6.5 per game.

Rider Broncs @ Fairfield Stags Betting Trends: January 9, 2026

Why the Fairfield Stags will win

• Rider has lost each of its last 10 games.
• Fairfield has won each of its last four games against Rider.
• Rider has lost the first half in six of its last seven games.

Why the Rider Broncs will win

• Fairfield has lost five of its last six games against Conference opponents.
• The road team has won the first half in three of the last four games between Rider and Fairfield.

Total Points Facts

• Seven of Fairfield’s last eight night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 136 or fewer points.
• Four of Rider’s last five road games have produced a total of 136 or fewer points.

Rider vs Fairfield Prediction

In this Rider vs Fairfield Prediction, Fairfield is coming as -8.5 home favorites. Fairfield has been the far better team this season, with a better overall record and are 3-1 in their last 4 home games. Rider has been atrocious this season with just one win in 13 games played. Fairfield has been bad against the spread with a 2-6 ATS record in its last 8 games, so I don’t see value on either side of this matchup. Both teams are a combined 11-3 to the under in their last 14 games as Rider has been one of the weakest offensive teams in the country. Take the under 141.5 points in this one.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Under 141.5