The Saint Peter’s Peacocks (6-14, 3-5 MAAC) travel to Manhattan to play the Jaspers (5-16, 3-6 MAAC) in what should be a low-scoring game. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
Saint Peter’s Peacocks vs. Manhattan Jaspers Free Prediction
In the Peacocks’ last game, they were topped by the Rider Broncs, 59-51. One of Rider’s largest strengths was getting to the charity stripe. They made 25 trips to the line, while Saint Peter’s went just 13 times. Samuel Idowu played well for Saint Peter’s, recording 10 points, six rebounds and six blocks.
The Jaspers defeated the Fairfield Stags in their last outing, 62-49. Manhattan’s offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest strength over Fairfield. The Jaspers had a rate of 44.0 (above their season average of 31.0), while the Stags posted a mark of 29.7. With 15 points and eight rebounds, Manhattan’s Ebube Ebube had a good outing.
This will be the second game of the season between these two teams. In the first, Warren Williams scored a game-high 15 points and the Jaspers beat the Peacocks 58-56. He also recorded six rebounds. Manhattan had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.540 vs. 0.357). Saint Peter’s, on the other hand, did a terrific job of converting from the free throw line (26-28; 92.9 percent).
Half-court execution will be critical when a pair of the NCAA’s slowest-paced teams clash. Manhattan ranks 348th in possessions per game (63.3) and Saint Peter’s is 308th (66.8). Ball security could be troublesome for the Peacocks. They rank 341st at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 23.3 percent), while the Jaspers force the 11th-most turnovers in the NCAA (opponents’ turnover percentage of 24.5 percent).
Saint Peter’s Peacocks at Manhattan Jaspers Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Saint Peter’s ranks 33rd in blocks per game (4.5) while Manhattan ranks 176th (2.2).
The Jaspers average 7.3 steals per game, which ranks 66th in the country. The Peacocks rank 167th in steals allowed per game (7.4).
Manhattan ranks 32nd in three pointers allowed per game (19.2) while Saint Peter’s ranks 108th (21.6).
The Jaspers rank 235th in assists per game (11.1) while the Peacocks rank 258th (9.9).
Saint Peter’s ranks 274th in rebounds per game (32.5) while Manhattan ranks 285th (31.5).
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The Peacocks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 3.6, down from 7.5 for the season.
During their last five games, the Jaspers have scored an average of 50.6 points per game (4.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 56.0 points per game (7.8 below their season average).
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