Half-time report
After a tough road loss in its last outing, Fairfield looks much better today on its home field. They have a bit of a lead as they currently lead Niagara 35-22.
Fairfield came into the game with extra motivation after the loss they suffered the last time these two teams met. We’ll see if they are able to flip the script or if it will just be more of the same.
Who’s playing
Niagara Purple Eagles @ Fairfield Stags
Current records: Niagara 7-9, Fairfield 6-10
How to watch
What you need to know
We have another exciting MAAC matchup on the schedule as the Niagara Purple Eagles and Fairfield Stags are scheduled to face off at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday at Leo D. Mahoney Arena. The Purple Eagles may be hoping to end an eight-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Pundits had predicted that Niagara would come back after a victory, but Rider made sure that didn’t happen. Niagara fell just behind Rider by a score of 68-65 on Sunday. For those following at home, this is the closest loss the Purple Eagles have suffered since November 21, 2024.
Meanwhile, Fairfield’s game on Sunday was tied 25-25 at halftime, but unfortunately for them, it didn’t stay that way. They took a 61-51 hit in the loss column at the hands of Marist. This is the Stags’ lowest scoring game so far this season.
Niagara’s loss ended a three-game home winning streak and dropped them to 7-9. As for Fairfield, they have struggled recently as they have lost six of their last seven games, which has significantly dented their 6-10 record this season.
Niagara will hope to defy the odds on Thursday as experts believe they are headed for a loss. Bettors picking them against the spread have some confidence (that’s an understatement), as the team is sitting on a four-game losing streak when playing as an underdog.
Niagara prevailed in a close game against Fairfield in the teams’ last game in February 2024, outscoring 65-63. Does Niagara have another win up its sleeve, or will Fairfield turn things around? We’ll have the answer soon enough.
Odds
Fairfield is a slight 1.5 point favorite against Niagara, according to the latest college basketball odds.
Punters had a good idea of ​​the line for this one, as the match opened with the Stags as 1-point favorites.
The over/under is 135.5 points.
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History of the series
Niagara has won 7 of its last 10 games against Fairfield.
- February 16, 2024 – Niagara 65 vs. Fairfield 63
- January 12, 2024 – Niagara 96 ​​vs. Fairfield 72
- February 24, 2023 – Niagara 76 vs. Fairfield 68
- January 6, 2023 – Niagara 77 vs. Fairfield 69
- February 12, 2022 – Fairfield 73 vs. Niagara 53
- December 05, 2021 – Fairfield 81 vs. Niagara 71
- December 19, 2020 – Niagara 81 vs. Fairfield 61
- December 18, 2020 – Niagara 68 vs. Fairfield 51
- February 21, 2020 – Fairfield 61 vs. Niagara 60
- January 3, 2020 – Niagara 75 vs. Fairfield 66
