The Manhattan Jaspers (5-5, 1-0 MAAC) will be at the Gallagher Center to square off with the Niagara Purple Eagles (3-9, 1-0 MAAC) in a MAAC matchup. Action gets underway at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 5, 2020.
Manhattan Jaspers at Niagara Purple Eagles ATS Odds
Both teams beat their last opponent. The Purple Eagles defeated the Fairfield Stags 75-66, while the Jaspers beat the Canisius Golden Griffins 71-67.
The Jaspers made 14 of their 19 free throws (73.7 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.606 (above their season average of 0.436). Meanwhile, Niagara dominated nearly every stat category in their game. They had a free throw rate of 0.192 (above their season average of 0.180) and a turnover percentage of 14.8 (better than their season average of 15.3). Fairfield had marks of 0.133 and 19.2, respectively, for those same stats. Niagara was lifted by Raheem Solomon, who recorded 15 points and five rebounds. Tykei Greene, meanwhile had a good game for Manhattan, recording 13 points and seven rebounds.
The Jaspers dominated this series last year, securing victories in both games. In the last contest, Manhattan won 64-60. The Jaspers’ offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over the Purple Eagles. Manhattan had a rate of 25.0, while Niagara posted a mark of 17.2. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
Based on historical performance heading into this one, ball security could play an integral role in this contest. Niagara commits the 35th-fewest miscues in the country (turnover percentage of 16.8 percent), while the pesky defense of Manhattan forces the 33rd-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 24.0 percent).
Manhattan Jaspers at Niagara Purple Eagles ATS Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Niagara, ATS Winner – Manhattan, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Manhattan ranks 48th in three pointers allowed per game (19.2) while Niagara ranks 223rd (25.4).
- The Purple Eagles rank 32nd in steals allowed per game (5.3) while the Jaspers rank 145th (7.4).
- The Jaspers rank 70th in assists allowed per game (11.4) while the Purple Eagles rank 227th (16.8).
- Manhattan ranks 159th in rebounds per game (35.3) while Niagara ranks 274th (26.8).
Bettings Trends:
- The Purple Eagles’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 9.2, down from 10.8 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Jaspers have scored an average of 56.2 points per game (5.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 61.4 points per game (2.5 below their season average).
