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Manhattan Jaspers vs Fairfield Stags Picks and Predictions – January 14, 2026
The Fairfield Stags host the Manhattan Jaspers in a key MAAC matchup on Wednesday night at Leo D. Mahoney Arena, with tipoff set for 7:00 PM ET. Fairfield enters as 5.5-point favorites at home, with the total posted at 156.5 — a fairly high number considering both teams’ recent offensive outputs.
Fairfield has won four of its last five and is 11–6 overall, while Manhattan sits at 6–10 and has struggled to string together consistent performances. The Stags’ home court has been a true edge, while the Jaspers are still looking for their first road cover in conference play this season.
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Manhattan Jaspers vs Fairfield Stags Odds
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| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan Jaspers | +185 | +5.5 (-109) | O 156.5 (-110) |
| Fairfield Stags | -225 | -5.5 (-112) | U 156.5 (-110) |
Manhattan Jaspers Betting Form
The Manhattan Jaspers are fighting through a rough patch, having dropped five of their last six. Their offense is inconsistent and overly reliant on streaky guard play. They’ve had trouble generating clean looks in the half-court and don’t shoot the three well enough to overcome dry spells.
Defensively, Manhattan has effort but lacks structure. They rank near the bottom of the MAAC in both field goal percentage allowed and rebounding rate. When they fall behind, they often press and foul, leading to inflated scores for opponents and giving away late-game value.
Track recent results and stats at the Manhattan Jaspers stats and results, and stay updated via the Manhattan Jaspers injury report before betting.
Fairfield Stags Betting Form
The Fairfield Stags are quietly one of the more balanced teams in the conference. They’ve been covering numbers regularly — including a strong ATS mark at home — and their offense is clicking, averaging over 78 points per game during their current 4–1 stretch.
They’re efficient from deep and get to the line often, giving them multiple scoring paths. On defense, Fairfield isn’t elite but they’re capable of stringing together stops and controlling the glass, especially in their own building. They’ve covered four straight at Leo D. Mahoney Arena and tend to pull away late with better late-game execution.
For full performance breakdowns, view the Fairfield Stags schedule and stats, and check the Fairfield Stags injury report ahead of tip.
Manhattan Jaspers vs Fairfield Stags Matchup Breakdown
Fairfield has the clear edge in pace control, shot-making, and experience. Manhattan will try to speed things up and force turnovers, but they lack the shooting and rebounding to sustain runs — especially on the road.
Key matchup factors:
- Fairfield shoots over 36% from three vs a Jaspers team allowing 35%+
- Rebounding and free-throw rate both lean heavily toward the Stags
- Manhattan has failed to cover in five of their last six road games
- Fairfield’s depth and late-game foul shooting give them margin
Unless Manhattan gets red-hot from deep — which they haven’t all year — Fairfield should be able to cover the number.
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Manhattan Jaspers vs Fairfield Stags Predictions and Best Bets
This is a solid spot for the Fairfield Stags. They’ve been sharp at home, they score efficiently, and Manhattan has struggled in nearly every key category on the road. At -5.5, Fairfield still offers value, especially if they stay hot from deep and win the rebounding battle.
As for the total, 156.5 is high, and while both teams can get loose defensively, it likely depends on Manhattan’s ability to keep up. I lean Under, but prefer the side.
Best Bet: Fairfield Stags -5.5 (-112)
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