It will be a clash between two stifling defenses when the Manhattan Jaspers (7-16, 5-6 MAAC) take on the Siena Saints (11-12, 6-4 MAAC) at Draddy Gymnasium. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, February 8, 2019.
Siena Saints vs. Manhattan Jaspers Betting Odds
Both teams beat their last opponent. The Jaspers defeated the Rider Broncs 73-66, while the Saints beat the Fairfield Stags 61-50.
Siena dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.125 (below their season average of 0.142) and a turnover percentage of 16.0 (worse than their season average of 15.0). Fairfield was 0.020 and 25.6, respectively, for those same stats. The Jaspers, meanwhile, had a ridiculous effective field goal percentage of 0.608 (above their season average of 0.460), while the Broncs had a turnover percentage of 22.8 (above their season average of 16.0). Manhattan rallied around Tyler Reynolds, who finished with 23 points and seven rebounds. Jalen Pickett, meanwhile fueled Siena with 13 points and five rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Pickett led the Saints to a 53-40 victory. He was the game’s leading scorer with 18 points. The Saints’ turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Jaspers. Siena had a rate of 10.7, while Manhattan posted a mark of 25.6.
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when a pair of the NCAA’s slowest-paced teams go head-to-head. Manhattan ranks 349th in possessions per game (63.6) and Siena is 351st (60.8).
Siena Saints vs. Manhattan Jaspers ATS Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Siena, ATS Winner – Siena, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Siena ranks 50th in three pointers attempted per game (26.0) while Manhattan ranks 245th (19.6).
- The Saints rank 195th in assists per game (12.4) while the Jaspers rank 233rd (11.3).
- Siena allows the 39th-fewest rebounds per game (31.9) while Manhattan ranks 55th (32.5).
- 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).
Bettings Trends:
- The Jaspers have outscored opponents by an average of 1.0 point in their last five games. On the season, Manhattan has been defeated by an average of 6.7 points.
- During their last five games, the Saints have scored an average of 56.4 points per game (6.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 51.6 points per game (13.8 below their season average).
