It will be a battle between MAAC opponents when the Manhattan Jaspers (4-16, 2-6 MAAC) welcome the Fairfield Stags (6-15, 3-6 MAAC) to Draddy Gymnasium. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 31, 2019.
Fairfield Stags at Manhattan Jaspers Free Prediction
The last time the Stags played, they beat the Iona Gaels, 80-68. Fairfield’s 13.6 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Iona, who had a mark of 23.8. The Stags’ mark was better than their season average of 17.5, while the Gaels’ was above their season average of 16.6. Fairfield was led by Jesus Cruz, who led the team in scoring with 24 points on 9-for-17 shooting.
The Jaspers fell to the Siena Saints in their last contest, 53-40. Siena’s turnover percentage was the team’s biggest advantage over Manhattan. The Saints had a rate of 10.7 (better than their season average of 15.0), while the Jaspers posted a mark of 25.6 (above their season average of 21.9). Tyler Reynolds had a good game for Manhattan, leading the team in scoring with 12 points on 4-for-8 shooting.
This has potential to be a mistake-prone game for the offense of Manhattan. Manhattan ranks 352nd in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 25.7 percent), while the gambling defense of Fairfield forces the 95th-most turnovers in the NCAA (20.9 percent).
After the Jaspers won both games against the Stags last season, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. In the last game, Manhattan won 59-53. The Jaspers had a better free throw rate (0.085 vs. 0.020) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.585 vs. 0.531).
Fairfield Stags vs. Manhattan Jaspers Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Manhattan averages 7.3 steals per game, which ranks 66th in the NCAA. Fairfield ranks 115th in steals allowed per game (6.4).
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The Stags’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 4.2, up from 3.3 for the season.
During their last five games, the Jaspers have scored an average of 48.0 points per game (7.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 59.2 points per game (5.3 below their season average).
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