Iona Gaels vs. Manhattan Jaspers ATS Prediction 02/22/19

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The Iona Gaels (11-15, 9-6 MAAC) will be at Draddy Gymnasium to take on the Manhattan Jaspers (9-17, 7-7 MAAC) in a MAAC matchup. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, February 22, 2019.

Iona Gaels at Manhattan Jaspers ATS Odds

Both teams defeated their last opponent. The Jaspers defeated the Canisius Golden Griffins 70-65, while the Gaels beat the Quinnipiac Bobcats 81-77.

The Gaels made 19 of their 26 free throws (73.1 percent) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.517 vs. 0.486). Meanwhile, Manhattan’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Canisius. The Jaspers had a rate of 0.744 (above their season average of 0.471), while the Golden Griffins posted a mark of 0.544. Manhattan received a boost from Tyler Reynolds, who finished with 10 points. Tajuan Agee had a solid performance for Iona, finishing with 27 points and 12 rebounds.

The Gaels dominated this series last year, taking all three games. In the last game, Iona won 72-60. The Gaels’ turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Jaspers. Iona had a rate of 9.6, while Manhattan posted a mark of 18.8. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

It will be a matchup of contrasting styles as the fast-paced Gaels will look to push the more methodical Jaspers. The Gaels currently rank 75th in possessions per game while the Jaspers are 345th.

Iona Gaels vs. Manhattan Jaspers Pick

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

Betting Notes:

  • Manhattan ranks 19th in three pointers allowed per game (18.7) while Iona ranks 270th (26.3).
  • The Gaels rank 83rd in steals per game (6.9) while the Jaspers rank 139th in steals allowed per game (6.7).
  • The Jaspers rank 34th in rebounds allowed per game (31.8) while the Gaels rank 231st (37.3).
  • Manhattan ranks 77th in assists allowed per game (12.1) while Iona ranks 232nd (15.3).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Gaels have scored an average of 68.8 points per game (7.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 63.4 points per game (14.3 below their season average).
  • The Jaspers have outscored opponents by an average of 5.6 points in their last five games. On the season, Manhattan has been defeated by an average of 5.7 points.