Manhattan Jaspers at Fairfield Stags Betting Prediction 02/24/19

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The Manhattan Jaspers (9-18, 7-8 MAAC) will be at Webster Bank Arena at Harbor Yard to take on the Fairfield Stags (7-20, 4-11 MAAC) in a MAAC matchup. Action starts at 3:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 24, 2019.

Manhattan Jaspers vs. Fairfield Stags ATS Odds

Both teams lost in their last matchup. The Stags fell to the Niagara Purple Eagles, 78-73, while the Jaspers were defeated by the Iona Gaels, 66-52.

Manhattan had a better turnover percentage (18.9 vs. 17.6) while Fairfield forced Niagara into a turnover percentage of 19.8 (above their season average of 15.1). Fairfield rallied around Neftali Alvarez, who had 16 points. Ebube Ebube had a solid performance for Manhattan, contributing 12 points and 10 rebounds.

In their first matchup this year, Ebube led the Jaspers to a 62-49 win. He recorded 15 points and eight rebounds. Manhattan had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (44.0 vs. 29.7). Fairfield, meanwhile, had a much better turnover percentage (22.9 vs. 29.5).

It might be a mistake-prone game for the Fairfield offense. Fairfield ranks 292nd in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.6 percent), while the pesky defense of Manhattan forces the eighth-most turnovers in the NCAA (24.2 percent).

Manhattan Jaspers vs. Fairfield Stags Odds Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Fairfield, ATS Winner – Fairfield, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Fairfield ranks 85th in three pointers attempted per game (24.4) while Manhattan ranks 243rd (19.9).
  • The Jaspers average 7.1 steals per game, which ranks 74th in the country. The Stags rank 135th in steals allowed per game (6.6).
  • The Jaspers rank 43rd in rebounds allowed per game (32.1) while the Stags rank 151st (34.9).
  • Fairfield ranks 167th in assists per game (12.9) while Manhattan ranks 236th (11.4).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Jaspers have scored an average of 61.6 points per game (4.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 61.6 points per game (1.3 below their season average).
  • The Stags’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 5.4, up from 4.0 for the season.