The Manhattan Jaspers (8-9, 4-4 MAAC) will be at the Yanitelli Center to square off against the Saint Peter’s Peacocks (8-10, 5-4 MAAC) in a MAAC matchup. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, January 31, 2020.
Manhattan Jaspers vs. Saint Peter’s Peacocks Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Peacocks won a close one over the Monmouth Hawks, 66-63, while the Jaspers were beaten by the Rider Broncs, 67-63.
Saint Peter’s played a nearly perfect contest. They had a fantastic free throw rate of 0.388 (above their season average of 0.242) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 30.3 (below their season average of 37.1). For those same stats, Monmouth had marks of 0.167 and 24.4, respectively. Manhattan, meanwhile, held Rider to an effective field goal percentage of 0.408 (below their season average of 0.488). Saint Peter’s’ Daryl Banks III had a solid performance, finishing with 10 points. Pauly Paulicap played a pivotal role for Manhattan with 18 points, 11 rebounds and five blocks.
The Jaspers dominated this series last year, taking both contests. In the most recent matchup, Manhattan won 64-50. Manhattan had a much better turnover percentage (16.9 vs. 29.0). Saint Peter’s, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (41.4 vs. 21.9). This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
It could be a sloppy game for the Saint Peter’s offense. Saint Peter’s ranks 352nd in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 25.5 percent), while the pesky defense of Manhattan forces the 44th-most turnovers in the country (22.8 percent).
Manhattan vs. Saint Peter’s Free Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Saint Peter’s, ATS Winner – Saint Peter’s, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Saint Peter’s ranks 66th in rebounds allowed per game (32.9) while Manhattan ranks 242nd (38.2).
- The Jaspers rank 46th in blocks allowed per game (2.8) while the Peacocks rank 162nd (5.0).
- Manhattan averages 7.2 steals per game, which ranks 81st in the country. Saint Peter’s ranks 187th in steals allowed per game (8.1).
- The Jaspers rank 84th in three pointers attempted per game (23.9) while the Peacocks rank 228th (18.9).
- Manhattan ranks 107th in assists per game (13.8) while Saint Peter’s ranks 246th (10.5).
Bettings Trends:
- The Jaspers have outscored opponents by an average of 2.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Manhattan has lost by an average of 1.1 points.
- During their last five games, the Peacocks have scored an average of 62.4 points per game (1.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 59.6 points per game (1.7 below their season average).
