Don’t expect a fast-paced game when the Saint Peter’s Peacocks (6-14, 3-5 MAAC) travel to Manhattan to play the Jaspers (5-16, 3-6 MAAC). Action starts at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
Saint Peter’s Peacocks at Manhattan Jaspers ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Jaspers defeated the Fairfield Stags, 62-49, while the Peacocks fell to the Rider Broncs, 59-51.
The Jaspers, who came into the game averaging an offensive rebounding percentage of 31.0, had an absurd mark of 44.0 and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.600 (above their season average of 0.453). Saint Peter’s, meanwhile, held Rider to an effective field goal percentage of 0.344 (below their season average of 0.522). Manhattan received a boost from Ebube Ebube, who recorded 15 points and eight rebounds. Samuel Idowu played a key role for Saint Peter’s with 10 points, six rebounds and six blocks.
In their first matchup this season, Warren Williams led the Jaspers to a 58-56 victory. He scored a game-high 15 points. 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 charity stripe (26-28; 92.9 percent).
Half-court execution will be at a premium when a pair of the NCAA’s slowest-paced teams face off. Manhattan ranks 348th in possessions per game (63.3) and Saint Peter’s is 308th (66.8). Ball protection 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 country (opponents’ turnover percentage of 24.5 percent).
Saint Peter’s Peacocks vs. Manhattan Jaspers Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Saint Peter’s, ATS Winner – Saint Peter’s, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Saint Peter’s ranks 33rd in blocks per game (4.5) while Manhattan ranks 176th (2.2).
- 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).
- The Jaspers rank 66th in steals per game (7.3) while 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).
Bettings Trends:
- 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).
- The Peacocks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 3.6, down from 7.5 for the season.
