It will be a battle between MAAC opponents when the Manhattan Jaspers (2-11, 0-1 MAAC) welcome the Niagara Purple Eagles (7-6) to Draddy Gymnasium. The game is scheduled to get underway at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 5, 2019.
Niagara Purple Eagles at Manhattan Jaspers ATS Prediction
In the Purple Eagles’ last contest, they beat the St. Bonaventure Bonnies, 80-72. The Purple Eagles had a much better free throw rate (0.306 vs. 0.029) and had a better turnover percentage (14.1 vs. 17.8). With 20 points on 6-for-9 shooting, Marvin Prochet was Niagara’s high scorer.
The Jaspers lost to the Elon Phoenix in their last matchup, 62-56. Elon’s free throw rate was their largest advantage over Manhattan. The Phoenix had a rate of 0.267, while the Jaspers posted a mark of 0.077. Manhattan’s Thomas Capuano put up 10 points and eight rebounds in the game.
After splitting two games last season, these teams will meet for the first time this year. In the most recent matchup, the Jaspers won 82-72. Manhattan had a better effective field goal percentage (0.554 vs. 0.454). Niagara, on the other hand, had a better free throw rate (0.200 vs. 0.154).
Manhattan may have difficulty getting to the foul line in this showdown. The Jaspers currently rank 302nd in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.190, while Niagara ranks 17th in FTA rate allowed (0.163). Also, the Purple Eagles commit the 34th-fewest errors in the NCAA (turnover percentage of 16.2 percent), while the gambling defense of the Jaspers causes the fifth-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 25.8 percent).
Niagara Purple Eagles at Manhattan Jaspers Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Niagara, ATS Winner – Manhattan, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Niagara ranks 49th in rebounds per game (39.3) while Manhattan ranks 242nd (32.3).
The Jaspers rank 48th in steals per game (7.8) while the Purple Eagles rank 210th (4.0).
Niagara ranks 42nd in blocks per game (4.5) while Manhattan ranks 157th (2.2).
The Purple Eagles rank 119th in three pointers attempted per game (23.2) while the Jaspers rank 232nd (19.2).
Niagara ranks 207th in assists per game (11.5) while Manhattan ranks 226th (10.8).
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The Purple Eagles’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 3.6, up from 1.6 for the season.
During their last five games, the Jaspers have scored an average of 54.0 points per game (0.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 57.4 points per game (6.9 below their season average).
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