Monmouth Hawks vs. Manhattan Jaspers ATS Prediction 03/01/19

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The Monmouth Hawks (10-20, 9-8 MAAC) will bring the regular season to an end on the road when they go head-to-head with the Manhattan Jaspers (9-19, 7-9 MAAC) at Draddy Gymnasium. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, March 1, 2019.

Monmouth Hawks vs. Manhattan Jaspers ATS Odds

Both teams lost in their last matchup. The Jaspers fell to the Fairfield Stags, 72-59, while the Hawks were defeated by the Quinnipiac Bobcats, 68-56.

Monmouth had a turnover percentage of 12.0 (better than their season average of 18.9) while Manhattan had a free throw rate of 0.208 (above their season average of 0.189). Manhattan’s Ebube Ebube had a good outing, contributing 20 points and five rebounds. Marcus McClary played a pivotal role for Monmouth with 12 points and five rebounds.

In their first matchup this season, Ray Salnave led the Hawks to a 65-49 victory. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 17 points. Monmouth’s free throw rate was their largest advantage over Manhattan. The Hawks had a rate of 0.372, while the Jaspers posted a mark of 0.148.

This has potential to be a sloppy game for the offense of Manhattan. Manhattan ranks 352nd in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 25.2 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Monmouth forces the 38th-most turnovers in the country (22.1 percent). Furthermore, the Hawks, who rank 41st in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.277), will clash against the Jaspers, who rank 346th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.328).

Monmouth at Manhattan ATS Pick

College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Monmouth, ATS Winner – Monmouth, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Manhattan ranks 34th in three pointers allowed per game (19.5) while Monmouth ranks 279th (27.4).
  • The Jaspers rank 229th in assists per game (11.4) while the Hawks rank 245th (11.0).
  • The Jaspers rank 41st in rebounds allowed per game (32.1) while the Hawks rank 172nd (35.4).
  • Manhattan averages 6.9 steals per game, which ranks 82nd in the NCAA. Monmouth ranks 161st in steals allowed per game (6.9).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Hawks have scored an average of 63.0 points per game (0.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.6 points per game (4.5 below their season average).
  • The Jaspers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 4.0, down from 6.2 for the season.