It will be a battle between MAAC opponents when the Manhattan Jaspers (6-16, 4-6 MAAC) welcome the Rider Broncs (12-9, 7-2 MAAC) to Draddy Gymnasium. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 5, 2019.
Rider Broncs at Manhattan Jaspers Betting Prediction
In the Broncs’ last matchup, they were topped by the Monmouth Hawks, 75-71. Monmouth’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Rider. The Hawks had a rate of 0.520 (above their season average of 0.450), while the Broncs posted a mark of 0.453 (below their season average of 0.513). Dimencio Vaughn led Rider in scoring with 15 points on 4-for-15 shooting.
The Jaspers defeated the Saint Peter’s Peacocks in their last game, 64-50. Manhattan’s 16.9 turnover percentage was their largest strength over Saint Peter’s, who had a rate of 29.0. The Jaspers’ mark was better than their season average of 22.3, while the Peacocks’ was above their season average of 20.3. Samir Stewart was the game’s high scorer with 19 points on 5-for-6 shooting from the field.
This could end up being an error-filled game for the Manhattan offense. Manhattan ranks 352nd in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 25.8 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Rider forces the 14th-most turnovers in the NCAA (23.6 percent). This game should be a matchup of contrasting paces. The fast-paced Broncs rank 51st in possessions per game, while the more methodical Jaspers rank 350th.
This is the second game of the season between these two teams. In the first, Vaughn scored a game-high 16 points and the Broncs defeated the Jaspers 60-47. He also had nine rebounds. The Broncs had a better effective field goal percentage (0.500 vs. 0.410) and had a better free throw rate (0.132 vs. 0.120).
Rider Broncs at Manhattan Jaspers Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Rider, ATS Winner – Rider, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Manhattan ranks 74th in assists allowed per game (12.0) while Rider ranks 234th (15.6).
Bettings Trends:
The Broncs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.4, up from 1.9 for the season.
During their last five games, the Jaspers have scored an average of 51.8 points per game (4.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 54.8 points per game (8.3 below their season average).
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