The 10th-seeded Saint Peter’s Peacocks (12-17, 7-13 MAAC) and No. 7 Fairfield Stags (13-17, 9-11) lock horns in the first round of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Tournament Tuesday. The contest at Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City will tip off at 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Saint Peter’s vs. Fairfield odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
Saint Peter’s is a slow-tempo squad that ranks last in the MAAC in scoring with 61.7 points per game. The Peacocks are 5-11 over their last 16 games; they have scored more than 70 points just twice in that span. SPU scored a combined 107 points across twin losses to these Stags during the regular season (67-55 on Dec. 3 and 56-52 on Jan. 15).
The Stags finished 2 games ahead of the Peacocks in conference play. Fairfield is also on the slow end of the pace scale, but it is a bit more accomplished with its offensive talents. The Stags lead the MAAC in getting to the free throw line and have attempted 24 or more tosses in 4 of their last 6 outings.
Check out: USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll
Can you survive? New pro and college basketball survivor pools are here at USA TODAY Sports! Free to play; terms and conditions apply. Join now!
Saint Peter’s vs. Fairfield odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at noon ET.
- Moneyline: Saint Peter’s +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Fairfield -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Saint Peter’s +2.5 (-105) | Fairfield -2.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 121.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
Catch the excitement and bet with Tipico
Double Down, Ohio! Deposit $200, Get $250. Bet now!
In Colorado and New Jersey, claim your 100% Deposit Match up to $250 now. Bet now! 21+, see Tipico.com for Terms and Conditions.
Saint Peter’s vs. Fairfield
picks and predictions
Prediction
Fairfield 64, Saint Peter’s 63
Moneyline
PASS.
These numbers are well made. The O/U likely offers the best value for this match-up.
Stream select live college basketball games and full replays: Get ESPN+
Against the spread
These MAAC foes have split their last 4, 6 and 8 games ATS. Fairfield by a field goal is a fair line: PASS.
Over/Under
The Over is 4-1 in Fairfield’s last 5 games.
These are 2 slow-paced teams, but some expected shooting regression will help, as will some alternating strengths (2nd-chance points for SPU, free throws for Fairfield) that figure to tilt this game into the mid-120s.
TAKE THE OVER 121.5 (-115).
Play our free daily Pick’em Challenge and win! Play now!
Want action on this basketball game or any other sports contest? Bet legally online with a trusted partner: Tipico Sportsbook, SportsbookWire’s official sportsbook partner in OH, CO and NJ. Bet now!
If you’re looking for more sports betting picks and tips, access all of our content at SportsbookWire.com and BetFTW, or try out our USA TODAY Parlay Calculator. Please gamble responsibly.
Follow SportsbookWire on Twitter and like us on Facebook.
College sports coverage from USA TODAY Sports Media Group:
Alabama / Arkansas / Auburn / Clemson / Colorado / Florida / Georgia / Iowa / LSU / Michigan / Michigan State / Nebraska / North Carolina / Notre Dame / Ohio State / Oklahoma / Oregon / Penn State / Rutgers / Tennessee / Texas / Texas A&M / USC / Wisconsin / College Football News
[lawrence-newsletter]
[lawrence-auto-related count=3 category=1667]