Manhattan Jaspers vs. Marist Red Foxes ATS Prediction 01/22/20

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The Manhattan Jaspers (8-7, 4-2 MAAC) will be at the McCann Center to meet the Marist Red Foxes (3-13, 2-5 MAAC) in a MAAC matchup. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 22, 2020.

Manhattan Jaspers vs. Marist Red Foxes ATS Odds

In their last matchup, the Red Foxes defeated the Iona Gaels, 83-73, while the Jaspers lost to the Monmouth Hawks, 65-58.

Marist played a nearly perfect game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 25.8 (below their season average of 26.5) and a free throw rate of 0.396 (above their season average of 0.152). For those same stats, Iona was 13.9 and 0.254, respectively. Manhattan, meanwhile, had a free throw rate of 0.211 (above their season average of 0.196). Marist was lifted by Matt Herasme, who contributed 17 points and 11 rebounds. Meanwhile, Elijah Buchanan played well for Manhattan, finishing with 16 points and eight rebounds.

The Red Foxes dominated this series last year, taking both games. In the last contest, Marist won 62-46. Getting to the charity stripe was one of Marist’s largest strengths. They made 28 trips to the line, while Manhattan went 22 times. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

Half-court execution will be at a premium when two of the NCAA’s slowest-paced teams face off. Marist ranks 319th in possessions per game (66.5) and Manhattan is 286th (67.4).

Manhattan Jaspers vs. Marist Red Foxes Free Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Manhattan, ATS Winner – Manhattan, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Manhattan ranks 49th in three pointers allowed per game (18.9) while Marist ranks 207th (23.8).
  • The Red Foxes rank 200th in rebounds allowed per game (36.5) while the Jaspers rank 242nd (38.2).
  • Manhattan ranks 83rd in steals per game (7.2) while Marist ranks 102nd in steals allowed per game (6.4).
  • The Jaspers rank 113th in assists per game (13.5) while the Red Foxes rank 245th (9.5).
  • Marist allows the fourth-fewest blocks per game (1.9) while Manhattan ranks 48th (2.7).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Red Foxes have scored an average of 62.2 points per game (3.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.0 points per game (1.2 above their season average).
  • The Jaspers have outscored opponents by an average of 2.8 points in their last five games. On the season, Manhattan has lost by an average of 0.8 points.