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Fairfield vs. Marist prediction: Why Marist is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/17/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Fairfield vs Marist predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Men's college basketball action continues on Saturday at 2:00 PM ET as Fairfield takes on the favored Marist in men's college basketball action at McCann Arena.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven college basketball model predicts Marist as the most likely winner of the Fairfield vs. Marist game.
This article offers further insights into Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Fairfield vs. Marist prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NCAA basketball game between Fairfield and Marist 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives Marist an 80% chance of beating Fairfield. Our predicted final score has Marist winning 75-66.
According to our model, Marist (-8.5) has a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the 140.5-point over/under has a 53% chance of going over.
Fairfield vs. Marist odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Fairfield | Marist |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +8.5 (-105) | -8.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | +320 | -410 |
| Total | o140.5 (-110) | u140.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Fairfield vs. Marist picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Marist -8.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | Marist | -410 |
| Total | Over 140.5 | -110 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Marist -8.5 at the spread.
Fairfield vs. Marist game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball matchup between Marist and Fairfield at McCann Arena is scheduled to start at 2:00 PM ET.
- Who: Fairfield vs. Marist
- Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
- Time: 2:00 PM ET/11:00AM PT
- Venue: McCann Arena
Conclusion
We predict Marist, with an 80% win probability, will likely beat Fairfield on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Fairfield vs. Marist insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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