The Manhattan Jaspers (3-13, 1-3 MAAC) and the Saint Peter’s Peacocks (5-11, 2-2 MAAC), who both like to play patient, will battle at Yanitelli Center. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 17, 2019.
Manhattan Jaspers at Saint Peter’s Peacocks Free Prediction
In the Jaspers’ last contest, they were topped by the Monmouth Hawks, 65-49. Monmouth’s free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Manhattan. The Hawks had a rate of 0.372 (above their season average of 0.258), while the Jaspers posted a mark of 0.148 (below their season average of 0.199). Thomas Capuano led Manhattan in scoring with 11 points on 4-for-11 shooting.
The Peacocks defeated the Marist Red Foxes in their last matchup, 72-63. Saint Peter’s won the rebounding battle. The Peacocks had more offensive rebounds (12 vs. four), defensive rebounds (28 vs. 16) and total rebounds (40 vs. 20). With 14 points and nine rebounds, Samuel Idowu had a solid performance for Saint Peter’s.
Half-court execution will be critical when a pair of the NCAA’s slowest-paced teams clash. Saint Peter’s ranks 298th in possessions per game (67.3) and Manhattan is 346th (64.3).
After the Jaspers won the only contest against the Peacocks last season, 68-57, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. Manhattan’s effective field goal percentage was its biggest advantage over Saint Peter’s. The Jaspers had a rate of 0.558 while the Peacocks posted a mark of 0.426.
Manhattan Jaspers vs. Saint Peter’s Peacocks Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Saint Peter’s, ATS Winner – Manhattan, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Saint Peter’s ranks 39th in blocks per game (4.5) while Manhattan ranks 165th (2.1).
The Jaspers rank 30th in three pointers allowed per game (18.9) while the Peacocks rank 123rd (22.3).
Manhattan averages 7.3 steals per game, which ranks 68th in the nation. Saint Peter’s ranks 146th in steals allowed per game (7.2).
The Jaspers rank 210th in assists per game (11.2) while the Peacocks rank 231st (10.2).
Saint Peter’s ranks 234th in rebounds per game (32.7) while Manhattan ranks 249th (31.7).
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The Jaspers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 8.2, down from 9.3 for the season.
During their last five games, the Peacocks have scored an average of 64.2 points per game (0.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 64.8 points per game (7.4 below their season average).
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