Iona Gaels at Manhattan Jaspers Free Prediction 02/02/20

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The Iona Gaels (5-11, 3-6 MAAC) will be at Draddy Gymnasium to square off against the Manhattan Jaspers (8-10, 4-5 MAAC) in a MAAC matchup. Action begins at 12 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 2, 2020.

Iona Gaels at Manhattan Jaspers Betting Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last outing. The Jaspers lost to the Saint Peter’s Peacocks, 70-53, while the Gaels were blown out by the Siena Saints, 87-64.

Iona had a better effective field goal percentage (0.474 vs. 0.542) while Manhattan had an offensive rebounding percentage of 38.6 (above their season average of 26.3). Manhattan’s Pauly Paulicap had a good outing, recording 11 points and eight rebounds. E.J. Crawford played a pivotal role for Iona with 22 points.

The Gaels won the sole contest between these two teams last year, 66-52. Iona’s 0.204 free throw rate was their biggest strength over Manhattan, who had a mark of 0.054. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Manhattan figures to have a substantial edge. The Jaspers defense ranks 66th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.462), while the Iona offense is ranked 195th in effective field goal percentage (0.498). Ball protection could be troublesome for the Gaels. They rank 305th at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 21.4 percent), while the Jaspers force the 50th-most turnovers in the NCAA (opponents’ turnover percentage of 22.5 percent).

Iona at Manhattan Pick

College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Manhattan, ATS Winner – Manhattan, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Manhattan ranks 94th in assists allowed per game (11.8) while Iona ranks 251st (15.9).
  • The Jaspers average 7.1 steals per game, which ranks 85th in the nation. The Gaels rank 181st in steals allowed per game (7.4).
  • Iona ranks 43rd in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while Manhattan ranks 65th (2.9).
  • The Jaspers rank 30th in three pointers allowed per game (18.4) while the Gaels rank 166th (22.6).
  • Manhattan ranks 147th in rebounds per game (35.8) while Iona ranks 245th (32.8).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Gaels’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 5.8, down from 5.9 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Jaspers have scored an average of 63.2 points per game (0.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 66.8 points per game (1.7 above their season average).