Fairfield Stags at Manhattan Jaspers Betting Prediction 01/31/19

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The Fairfield Stags (6-15, 3-6 MAAC) will be at Draddy Gymnasium to take on the Manhattan Jaspers (4-16, 2-6 MAAC) in a MAAC matchup. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 31, 2019.

Fairfield Stags vs. Manhattan Jaspers Betting Odds

In their last matchup, the Jaspers were beaten by the Siena Saints, 53-40, while the Stags were victorious over the Iona Gaels, 80-68.

The Stags forced 19 turnovers and held the Gaels to an offensive rebounding percentage of 23.3 (below the 29.1 mark opponents have averaged against Fairfield this season). Manhattan, on the other hand, had a better free throw rate (0.098 vs. 0.020). Manhattan rallied around Tyler Reynolds, who contributed 12 points. Meanwhile, Jesus Cruz led the way for Fairfield, contributing 24 points and five rebounds.

The Jaspers dominated this series last year, winning both contests. In the most recent matchup, Manhattan won 59-53. Manhattan’s free throw rate was their largest advantage over Fairfield. The Jaspers had a rate of 0.085, while the Stags posted a mark of 0.020. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

It could be an error-filled game for the Manhattan offense. Manhattan ranks 352nd in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 25.7 percent), while the pesky defense of Fairfield forces the 95th-most turnovers in the country (20.9 percent).

Fairfield Stags vs. Manhattan Jaspers Pick

Free Pick: SU Winner – Manhattan, ATS Winner – Manhattan, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Fairfield ranks 81st in three pointers attempted per game (24.7) while Manhattan ranks 240th (19.5).
  • The Stags rank 265th in rebounds per game (31.5) while the Jaspers rank 270th (31.2).
  • The Stags rank 133rd in assists per game (13.5) while the Jaspers rank 236th (10.9).
  • Manhattan ranks 66th in steals per game (7.3) while Fairfield ranks 115th in steals allowed per game (6.4).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Stags have scored an average of 66.2 points per game (4.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 70.4 points per game (3.8 below their season average).
  • The Jaspers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 11.2, up from 9.4 for the season.