Niagara vs Fairfield Prediction, Picks & Odds | 22 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Niagara vs Fairfield

The Niagara Purple Eagles square off against the Fairfield Stags, with tip-off scheduled for 20:00 on Thursday, January 22.

We’re really sweet on the big favorites who are -10.5 on the spread. Fairfield should enjoy a huge victory against Niagara and cover the line at -108.

Niagara Purple Eagles were defeated in their previous game. They were beaten at home to Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers by a 68-58 scoreline.

Fairfield Stags were beaten last game and this was on the road. Siena Saints claimed a 85-77 win.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Fairfield have landed back-to-back victories against Niagara. A home matchup saw them triumph 70-66 and they won 83-75 on the road. In the past 10 H2H meetings, Niagara have won six.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Fairfield	21-13	2528	2432	96	13-4	8-9	1L
Niagara	8-22	1916	2137	-221	6-7	2-15	1L

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Niagara vs Fairfield Prediction & Picks

Head into Niagara vs Fairfield with expert betting insights, including our main match prediction, best correct score pick and a value-driven bet builder. Dive into each section below for more.

Game Prediction

Fairfield at -10.5 on the spread really stand out in this college game. We are prepared to wager at odds of -108 and expect the favorites to cover this line.

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Key Niagara vs Fairfield stats:

• The +10.5 line hasn’t been covered by Niagara in 5 of their last 10 games on the road.

Fairfield -10.5 Probability

According to the top betting apps, there’s a 51.8% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Niagara 66 - 81 Fairfield

Rather than betting on Fairfield to win, there’s the option to try your luck when it comes to the correct score lines. Take a chance on a 81-66 triumph in their favor.

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Niagara 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.

You might not get rich backing Fairfield at -714. However, the sportsbooks’ betting odds imply a 88% chance of winning this college game. Niagara are the underdogs at +470 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The current spread is 10.5 and the total points line is 139.5. Basketball bettors love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you're keen on Over 139.5, this selection is available at -108.

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Moneyline

Niagara

+470

Fairfield

-714

Point Spread

Niagara +10.5

-120

Fairfield -10.5

-102

Total Points

Under 139.5

-112

Over 139.5

-108

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Niagara Stats

Fairfield Stats

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +10.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +10.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -10.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -10.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 134.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 136.70 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 139.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 139.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 63.40 pts and allowed 71.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 59.00 pts and allowed 77.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 153.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 153.40 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 139.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 139.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 81.80 pts and allowed 71.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 81.60 pts and allowed 71.80 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	23-11	2330	2260	70	13-2	10-9	1L
Siena	23-11	2398	2233	165	11-4	12-7	4W
Fairfield	21-13	2528	2432	96	13-4	8-9	1L
Marist	19-12	2160	1979	181	11-4	8-8	1L
Quinnipiac	19-13	2411	2303	108	10-6	9-7	1L
Saint Peter's	17-12	2054	1984	70	13-2	4-10	1L
Iona	18-14	2363	2340	23	11-5	7-9	1L
Mount St. Mary's	15-17	2178	2244	-66	8-5	7-12	1L
Sacred Heart	14-19	2482	2528	-46	8-5	6-14	1L
Manhattan	12-20	2369	2526	-157	8-7	4-13	4L
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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