Rider Broncs vs. Manhattan Jaspers Free Prediction 02/05/19

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The Rider Broncs (12-9, 7-2 MAAC) will be at Draddy Gymnasium to clash with the Manhattan Jaspers (6-16, 4-6 MAAC) in a MAAC matchup. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 5, 2019.

Rider Broncs vs. Manhattan Jaspers ATS Odds

In their last game, the Jaspers were victorious over the Saint Peter’s Peacocks, 64-50, while the Broncs lost to the Monmouth Hawks, 75-71.

The Jaspers had a turnover percentage of 16.9 (better than their season average of 22.3) and held the Peacocks to an effective field goal percentage of 0.400 (below their season average of 0.476). Rider, meanwhile, forced Monmouth into a turnover percentage of 24.0 (above their season average of 19.0). Samir Stewart played well for Manhattan, putting up 19 points and five steals. Rider received a boost from Dimencio Vaughn, who recorded 15 points, nine rebounds and five steals.

In their first matchup this season, Vaughn led the Broncs to a 60-47 win. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 16 points. Rider launched 20 three pointers, making nine of them (45.0 percent). Manhattan was, meanwhile, 5-22 (22.7 percent).

This has potential to be an error-filled game for the Manhattan offense. Manhattan ranks 352nd in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 25.8 percent), while the pesky defense of Rider forces the 14th-most turnovers in the NCAA (23.6 percent). It will also be a showdown of contrasting paces as the fast-breaking Broncs rank 51st in possessions per game, while the slower-paced Jaspers rank 350th.

Rider vs. Manhattan Pick

Free Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Rider, ATS Winner – Rider, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Manhattan ranks 22nd in three pointers allowed per game (18.8) while Rider ranks 240th (25.2).
  • The Broncs rank 10th in steals per game (9.1) while the Jaspers rank 143rd in steals allowed per game (6.8).
  • Rider ranks 119th in blocks per game (3.1) while Manhattan ranks 125th in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
  • The Broncs rank 119th in rebounds per game (36.5) while the Jaspers rank 282nd (31.2).
  • Manhattan ranks 74th in assists allowed per game (12.0) while Rider ranks 234th (15.6).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Jaspers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 3.0, down from 7.3 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Broncs have scored an average of 69.4 points per game (7.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.0 points per game (7.6 below their season average).