Manhattan vs Fairfield Prediction, Picks & Odds | 05 Mar 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Manhattan vs Fairfield

The Manhattan Jaspers battle the Fairfield Stags, with tip-off scheduled for 20:30 on Thursday, March 5.

There are good reasons for anticipating that the Manhattan and Fairfield points tally will be lower than the line. If you agree with our prediction of Under 149.5, you will find -105 available.

Manhattan Jaspers lost their previous game, being beaten at home to Iona Gaels 69-65.

Fairfield Stags lost their last game, being beaten at home to Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers 69-47.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 98-62 in favor of Fairfield when they last played Manhattan. The previous 10 games have seen both teams achieve five victories.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Fairfield	19-12	2322	2241	81	12-4	7-8	1L
Manhattan	12-19	2309	2455	-146	8-7	4-12	3L

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Manhattan vs Fairfield Prediction & Picks

Get the edge with our Manhattan vs Fairfield betting tips: our expert match prediction, most likely correct score outcome and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

Go for Under at -105. It might be defenses on top when these college rivals meet, with the 149.5 points line looking on the high side on the totals.

The college hoops handicappers at Sportsgambler.com start by analyzing recent form and staying on top of injury news before making any basketball picks. From there, we interpret the story the stats are telling to help shape our predictions.

Key Manhattan vs Fairfield stats:

• The 149.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 5 Manhattan games on the road.
• The 149.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Manhattan games on the road.
• The 149.5 line hasn’t been covered in 13 of the last 20 Manhattan games.
• The 149.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 7 Fairfield games at home.
• The 149.5 line hasn’t been covered in 9 of the last 10 Fairfield games at home.
• The 149.5 line hasn’t been covered in 15 of the last 20 Fairfield games at home.

Under 149.5 Probability

The best betting sites make it a 51.3% chance that our pick will deliver a return. After careful examination, our team calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. This college basketball bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Game Prediction

Under 149.5 Points @ -105 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Manhattan 71 - 72 Fairfield

A close game could be on the cards. We’ll bet on Fairfield to secure a 72-71 win at huge odds and this correct score selection should hopefully be a fun one.

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Manhattan vs Fairfield Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With the sportsbooks giving them a 74% probability of winning this college game, Fairfield might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -278 Moneyline betting odds. The market suggests that Manhattan are least likely to win at +220.

The spread is currently 5.5, with the total points line at 149.5. There are many ways to bet on basketball including the Totals. Those that want to back Under 149.5 can find odds of -105 available.

You can find a nice selection of game lines and team props for most college basketball matchups, with the top betting apps creating many different options. Check out the pre-game and in-game selections before placing your bets.

Moneyline

Manhattan

+220

Fairfield

-278

Point Spread

Manhattan +5.5

-105

Fairfield -5.5

-115

Total Points

Under 149.5

-105

Over 149.5

-115

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Manhattan Stats

Fairfield Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +5.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -5.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 145.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 144.80 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 149.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 149.5 on the Road: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 71.70 pts and allowed 73.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 67.90 pts and allowed 76.90 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 140.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 131.70 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 149.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 149.5 at Home: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 70.80 pts and allowed 70.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 68.00 pts and allowed 63.70 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Metro Atlantic Athletic	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Merrimack	21-10	2148	2091	57	11-1	10-9	1W
Siena	20-11	2195	2060	135	9-4	11-7	1W
Marist	18-11	2026	1846	180	11-4	7-7	1L
Quinnipiac	19-12	2336	2226	110	10-5	9-7	1W
Fairfield	19-12	2322	2241	81	12-4	7-8	1L
Saint Peter's	17-11	1999	1910	89	13-1	4-10	2W
Iona	18-13	2283	2249	34	11-4	7-9	2W
Mount St. Mary's	15-16	2120	2181	-61	8-5	7-11	1W
Sacred Heart	13-18	2343	2378	-35	8-5	5-13	1W
Manhattan	12-19	2309	2455	-146	8-7	4-12	3L
Canisius	10-21	1951	2184	-233	7-8	3-13	1L
Niagara	8-22	1916	2137	-221	6-7	2-15	1L
Rider	4-25	1840	2204	-364	4-9	0-16	2L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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