Manhattan Jaspers vs. Niagara Purple Eagles ATS Prediction 02/15/19

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The Manhattan Jaspers (7-17, 5-7 MAAC) will be at the Gallagher Center to square off with the Niagara Purple Eagles (11-14, 4-8 MAAC) in a MAAC matchup. Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, February 15, 2019.

Manhattan Jaspers vs. Niagara Purple Eagles ATS Odds

Both teams lost a close one in their last matchup. The Purple Eagles fell to the Iona Gaels, 79-76, while the Jaspers were defeated by the Siena Saints, 51-49.

Manhattan held Siena to an effective field goal percentage of 0.402 (below their season average of 0.525) while Niagara was lights out from beyond the arc (15-28; 53.6 percent). Niagara’s Marvin Prochet played well, finishing with 17 points and eight rebounds. Meanwhile, Manhattan received a boost from Tyler Reynolds, who put up 18 points and nine rebounds.

In their first matchup this season, Samir Stewart led the Jaspers to a 90-80 win. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 22 points. Manhattan’s 0.750 effective field goal percentage was its biggest advantage over Niagara, who had a mark of 0.536.

Points at the line might be rare for Manhattan in this matchup. The Jaspers currently rank 306th in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.194, while Niagara ranks 23rd in FTA rate allowed (0.173).

Manhattan vs. Niagara Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Manhattan, ATS Winner – Manhattan, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Manhattan ranks 63rd in steals per game (7.3) while Niagara ranks 238th (4.2).
  • The Purple Eagles average 3.7 blocks per game, which ranks 88th in the nation. The Jaspers rank 131st in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
  • Manhattan ranks 237th in assists per game (11.2) while Niagara ranks 240th (11.1).
  • The Jaspers rank 49th in rebounds allowed per game (32.4) while the Purple Eagles rank 205th (36.2).
  • Manhattan ranks 24th in three pointers allowed per game (18.9) while Niagara ranks 143rd (22.3).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Jaspers have scored an average of 57.6 points per game (1.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 53.8 points per game (8.9 below their season average).
  • The Purple Eagles have scored an equal number of points as their opponents. On the season, Niagara has been defeated by an average of 2.9 points.