Sacred Heart vs Fairfield Prediction 2/20/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Sacred Heart Pioneers and the Fairfield Stags meet Friday in college basketball action from Leo D Mahoney Arena. Here’s a Sacred Heart vs Fairfield prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best Sacred Heart vs Fairfield pick. We will examine the recent form and player performances for both teams, as well as the recent betting trends and streaks pertaining to this matchup. As we conclude, we will tie it all together with a summary that produces a sensible pick for a favorable betting outcome in this game.

Sacred Heart Pioneers Betting Preview

The Pioneers could manage only a 5-13 record in their first 18 outings of the season. The Pioneers got five straight victories versus Siena, Rider, Canisius, Niagara and Quinnipiac after that. Next came three straight losses versus Merrimack, Fairfield and Manhattan, which came ahead of wins versus Saint Mary’s and Rider. Over the first 28 games that makes for a 12-16 record.

In the Rider matchup on Sunday the Pioneers were looking good at the break on a 49-30 advantage. Sacred Heart got outscored 45-37 in the second half but still held on for the double-digit victory 86-75 on their home court in the end. Anquan Hill led the team on 21 points with nine rebounds while Nyle Ralph-Beyer added 15 points with three assists and two boards.

Fairfield Stags Betting Preview

Over on the Fairfield side, they managed to go just 8-7 in their first 15 games. Victories came over the next three games though, ahead of two more defeats against Marist and Siena. Fairfield posted a 5-1 run in their next six outings, beating Niagara, Canisius, Iona, Sacred Heart and Marist during that stretch. A loss to Saint Peter’s would bring the record down to 16-11 overall.

Matched up against Saint Peter’s on Sunday the Stags were demolished in the first half 43-23. Fairfield got better from there on a 51-40 advantage but didn’t get close to the comeback bid in a loss on the road 83-74. Declan Wucherpfennig led the team on 23 points with eight rebounds and Braden Sparks chipped in 15 points with two rebounds and two assists.

Sacred Heart Pioneers @ Fairfield Stags Betting Trends: February 20, 2026

Why the Fairfield Stags will win

• Fairfield has won each of its last seven night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Sacred Heart Pioneers will win

• Sacred Heart has won four of its last five night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Sacred Heart vs Fairfield Prediction

I’ll lean toward Fairfield but it’s a coin flip. The Stags shot pretty well overall (46.3 percent) in their loss to Saint Peter’s over the weekend and posted a 38-22 advantage on points in the paint. Fairfield gave up 48.9 percent from the field on defense however, and coughed up 15 turnovers along the way. The Stags are still 2-1 in their last three games, but they’ve given up 83 or more points in two of those three.

Back on February 5 in the last meeting between these two teams, the Stags powered out a 92-87 victory on the road. Fairfield managed to shoot very well in that one with 57.4 percent from the field alongside 30 rebounds and a 48-32 advantage in the paint. I’d like to see a single-digit turnover number in this one but I think Fairfield can pull off the cover.

Andrew Jett's Pick: Fairfield Stags -4.5