The Siena Saints (11-12, 6-4 MAAC) and the Manhattan Jaspers (7-16, 5-6 MAAC), who both like to play slow, will square off at Draddy Gymnasium. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, February 8, 2019.
Siena Saints vs. Manhattan Jaspers Free Prediction
The Saints come in on a high note after defeating the Fairfield Stags in their last matchup, 61-50. The Saints had a much better free throw rate (0.125 vs. 0.020), while the Stags had a turnover percentage of 25.6 (above their season average of 17.9). Jalen Pickett played a key role for Siena with 13 points and five rebounds.
In the Jaspers’ previous outing, they were victorious over the Rider Broncs, 73-66. Manhattan’s 0.608 effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over Rider, who had a mark of 0.533. The Jaspers’ mark was above their season average of 0.460. Tyler Reynolds was the game’s high scorer with 23 points on 8-for-14 shooting from the field.
This will be the second game of the season between these two squads. Pickett scored a game-high 18 points in the first matchup, in which the Saints beat the Jaspers 53-40. He also recorded five rebounds. The Saints’ 10.7 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Jaspers, who had a rate of 25.6.
Half-court execution will be critical when two of the country’s slowest-paced teams battle. Manhattan ranks 349th in possessions per game (63.6) and Siena is 351st (60.8).
Siena at Manhattan ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Siena ranks 50th in three pointers attempted per game (26.0) while Manhattan ranks 245th (19.6).
The Saints rank ninth in blocks allowed per game (2.1) while the Jaspers rank 135th (3.7).
Siena ranks 23rd in steals allowed per game (5.1) while Manhattan ranks 143rd (6.9).
The Saints rank 195th in assists per game (12.4) while the Jaspers rank 233rd (11.3).
Siena ranks 39th in rebounds allowed per game (31.9) while Manhattan ranks 55th (32.5).
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The Saints have outscored opponents by an average of 4.8 points in their last five games. On the season, Siena has lost by an average of 2.3 points.
During their last five games, the Jaspers have scored an average of 57.0 points per game (0.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 56.0 points per game (7.3 below their season average).
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