The Manhattan Jaspers (4-15, 2-5 MAAC) travel to Siena to play the Saints (8-11, 3-3 MAAC) in a game that will likely be low scoring. The game can be seen on ESPN 3 at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 26, 2019.
Manhattan Jaspers at Siena Saints ATS Prediction
In the Jaspers’ last contest, they were defeated by the Marist Red Foxes, 62-46. One of Marist’s biggest advantages was getting to the free throw line. They made 28 trips to the line, while Manhattan went 22 times. Warren Williams led Manhattan in scoring with 12 points on 4-for-8 shooting.
The Saints beat the Fairfield Stags in their last matchup, 57-48. The Saints had a great free throw rate of 0.255 (above their season average of 0.144) and held the Stags to an effective field goal percentage of 0.393 (below their season average of 0.525). Jalen Pickett was the top scorer from either team with 20 points on 8-for-12 shooting from the field.
After the Jaspers won both contests against the Saints last season, these teams will meet for the first time this year. In the last game, Manhattan won 51-47. Manhattan’s rebounding was their largest strength. The Jaspers had 19 offensive rebounds and 42 total rebounds, while the Saints had six and 30, respectively.
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when two of the nation’s slowest-paced teams go head-to-head. Siena ranks 349th in possessions per game (61.5) and Manhattan is 347th (64.1). Additionally, the Jaspers, who rank 303rd in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.190), could struggle to get to the line against the Saints, who rank 22nd in opponents’ FTA rate (0.174).
Manhattan Jaspers at Siena Saints ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Siena ranks 33rd in three pointers attempted per game (26.8) while Manhattan ranks 239th (19.6).
The Saints rank 33rd in steals allowed per game (5.2) while the Jaspers rank 141st (6.8).
Siena ranks 20th in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while Manhattan ranks 118th (3.7).
The Saints rank 169th in assists per game (12.7) while the Jaspers rank 233rd (11.1).
Siena ranks 43rd in rebounds allowed per game (31.9) while Manhattan ranks 79th (33.2).
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The Jaspers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 11.6, up from 9.2 for the season.
During their last five games, the Saints have scored an average of 64.0 points per game (0.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 60.8 points per game (7.3 below their season average).
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