Manhattan vs. Fairfield Prediction and Odds (Go Under in Today's Early MAAC Action)

We've got early college hoops MAAC action starting at 1 p.m. ET today when the Manhattan Jaspers head to Bridgeport, CT for an early tip-off against the Fairfield Stags.

Manhattan comes off their best outing in weeks, throttling Quinnipiac 83-66 to snap a four game skid. Meanwhile, Fairfield has also gotten themselves turned around; winners of two straight including an 80-76 overtime victory vs. Canisius. Jesus Cruz was impressive for the Staggs as he dropped a career high 25 points in their overtime victory.

Here are the latest odds for today's matinee over at WynnBET Sportsbook:

Manhattan vs. Fairfield Odds, Spread and Total

Spread:

• Manhattan +5.5 (-110)
• Fairfield -5.5 (-110)

Moneyline:

• Manhattan +190
• Fairfield -230

Total:

• 136.5 (OVER -110 | UNDER -110)

Manhattan vs. Fairfield Prediction and Pick

The early bird gets the worm, and if you're reading this bright and early today, you may have a decisive advantage on the total at WynnBET right now.

The professionals appear to have gotten down on the UNDER across several sportsbooks so far today, moving it from 136.5 down to as low 135 at some books.

WynnBET, however, still has the number at its opening line, giving bettors a full POINT AND A HALF advantage over many other spots!

But before you blindly grab the under, here are a few reasons to consider doing so.

Fairfield's defense up until the overtime game vs. Canisius has been terrific. They average just over 66 points given up per game, but have held opponents to under 60 points in three of their last five games. They also play slow on offense, ranking ninth in the MAAC in pace.

As for Manhattan, while their defense has struggled all season long ranking 307th in the country in adjusted efficiency via KenPom, their opponents haven't exactly dominated them either. The Jaspers also love to get to the free-throw line which slows down the pace of games, ranking third in the country in free throw attempts / field goal attempts.

Early afternoon tips tend to lean towards lower scoring affairs, and with this line already on the move, I'll back the under line at a great value at WynnBET.

LEAN: UNDER 136.5 (-110)

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