The Manhattan Jaspers (3-12, 1-2 MAAC) will try to end their seven-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Monmouth Hawks (2-14, 1-2 MAAC) at OceanFirst Bank Center. The game can be seen on ESPN 3 at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 12, 2019.
Manhattan Jaspers vs. Monmouth Hawks Free Prediction
In the Jaspers’ last game, they were topped by the Marist Red Foxes, 78-63. Getting to the charity stripe was one of Marist’s biggest advantages. They had 31 free throw attempts, while Manhattan had 28. Nehemiah Mack was Manhattan’s leading scorer with 17 points on 4-for-6 shooting.
The Hawks were beaten by the Quinnipiac Bobcats in their last outing, 89-83. Getting to the charity stripe was one of Quinnipiac’s largest strengths. They had 35 free throw attempts, while Monmouth had just 19. With 21 points and seven rebounds, Monmouth’s Ray Salnave had a good performance.
After splitting two games last season, these teams will clash for the first time this year. In the last matchup, the Jaspers won 93-76. The Jaspers made 33 of their 41 free throws (80.5 percent) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.667 vs. 0.500).
It could be a sloppy game for the Monmouth offense. Monmouth ranks 326th in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 22.5 percent), while the pesky defense of Manhattan forces the seventh-most turnovers in the nation (25.1 percent).
Manhattan vs. Monmouth Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Manhattan, ATS Winner – Manhattan, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Manhattan ranks 36th in three pointers allowed per game (19.5) while Monmouth ranks 249th (27.6).
The Jaspers average 7.5 steals per game, which ranks 59th in the country. The Hawks rank 146th in steals allowed per game (7.3).
Monmouth ranks 205th in rebounds per game (33.8) while Manhattan ranks 237th (31.6).
The Jaspers rank 222nd in assists per game (11.2) while the Hawks rank 240th (10.4).
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The Jaspers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 7.0, down from 8.8 for the season.
During their last five games, the Hawks have scored an average of 72.4 points per game (9.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 75.2 points per game (1.1 below their season average).
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