Yale vs Fairfield Prediction College Basketball Picks 11/23/24

In this article, we will formulate a Yale vs Fairfield prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, November 23rd at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Yale Bulldogs Betting Preview

The Yale Bulldogs are 3-3 this year after they defeated Stony Brook by a score of 86-64 in their last game. Yale led 48-28 at the half and was able to maintain the comfortable lead for the win. The Bulldogs shot 50.7% from the field, 45% on three-pointers, and 43.8% on free throws in the game. John Poulakidas led Yale with 22 points with three rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Bulldogs lost to Minnesota by a score of 59-56 but did beat a non-D-1 team before that. Yale has scored 82.2 points per game and they have allowed 69 points per game, while also averaging 40.2 rebounds and 20.3 assists per game this season. John Poulakidas is averaging 20.7 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game, while Yale is shooting 50% from the field, 64.3% on free throws, and 41.4% on three-pointers this year. Yale will play against Delaware, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Akron following this one.

Fairfield Stags Betting Preview

The Fairfield Stags are 2-3 this season after they lost to Drexel by a score of 67-61 in their last game. Fairfield trailed 33-21 at halftime but did score 40 points in the second half in the loss. The Stags shot 35.8% from the field, 25% on three-pointers, and 46.2% on free throws in the game. Prophet Johnson led Fairfield with 12 points, nine rebounds, and six assists in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Stags defeated a non-D-1 team by a score of 93-44 and New Hampshire by a score of 62-56. Fairfield has scored 66.2 points per game and they have allowed 66.4 points per game, while also averaging 38.4 rebounds and 13.2 assists per game this season. Prophet Johnson is averaging 13 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game, while Fairfield is shooting 37.2% from the field, 63.4% on free throws, and 25% on three-pointers this year. Fairfield will take on Vermont after this game.

Why Yale will beat Fairfield

• Yale has won seven of its last eight day games played at neutral venues.
• Fairfield has lost the first half in three of its last four day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Yale vs Fairfield Prediction 

Yale comes into this matchup after picking up a 20-point win over Stony Brook in their last game, and they are shooting around 50% from the field this year. Fairfield did lose to Drexel in their last game and they are shooting just 37.2% from the field. The Stags may play strong defense, but we can’t count on them to score consistently. Take Yale in this game. 

David Racey's Pick: Yale -10.5