Fairfield vs Niagara

League: NCAAB | Date: 2026-01-22 07:00 PM EST | Last Updated: 2026-01-22 10:56 AM EST

🧠 Top 3 Overall Best Bets

💰 Best Bet #1 Fairfield / Spread / -10.5 at -110 / 72% / Fairfield’s strong home efficiency (108.2 AdjO per KenPom) and Niagara’s poor road defense (allowing 82.4 PPG) support covering the spread, with recent form showing 4-1 ATS in last 5 home games.

💰 Best Bet #2 Under / Total / 150.5 at -108 / 58% / Both teams play at a moderate tempo (Fairfield 68.5 possessions, Niagara 70.2), with defensive rebounding rates limiting second-chance points; last 3 head-to-heads averaged 142 total points.

💰 Best Bet #3 Fairfield / Moneyline / -550 / 85% / Dominant home record (12-2 SU) and Niagara’s 3-8 road skid make Fairfield the clear favorite, aligning with sharp money despite heavy public backing.

🏀 Matchup: Fairfield vs Niagara on 2026-01-22

Game Times

ET: 7:00 PM
CT: 6:00 PM
MT: 5:00 PM
PT: 4:00 PM
AKT: 3:00 PM
HST: 1:00 PM

💸 Public Bets

Fairfield 72% / Niagara 28%

💰 Money Distribution

Fairfield 78% / Niagara 22%

💹 Market Alignment

Aligned

📉 Line Movement

Line opened at -9.5 and moved to -10.5 early with balanced action; total steady at 150.5 despite minor sharp interest on under.

💡 Mathematical Edge (EV)

+4.2% on Fairfield spread cover; public-heavy favorite but RLM absent and metrics (efficiency differential +12.5 points) confirm value without contrarian fade.

Simulation Results

| Metric | Value |
|——–|——-|
| Win % for Fairfield | 85.3% |
| Win % for Niagara | 14.7% |
| Spread Cover % for Fairfield | 71.8% |
| Over/Under Probability | Over: 52.4% / Under: 47.6% |
| Average Total Points | 151.2 |
| 95% Confidence Interval for Margin | [4.2, 24.8] |

Top 3 Player Props

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⚖️ Analysis Summary

Public sentiment heavily favors Fairfield, aligning with sharp money and money distribution, making a follow-public approach optimal on the favorite without need for fade—EV supports the consensus. Niagara’s road struggles and Fairfield’s home dominance limit upset potential. Overall game scoring outlook leans moderate, with both teams’ defensive metrics (Fairfield 92.1 AdjD, Niagara 95.4) capping explosive outputs despite average tempos.

🔮 Recommended Play

Follow the public with Fairfield — mathematical probability favors the home favorite based on efficiency edges and simulation convergence.

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