The Iona Gaels and Manhattan Jaspers meet Friday in college basketball action at the Draddy Gymnasium. Here’s a Manhattan vs Iona Prediction. This article will include a Manhattan vs Iona Pick.
Iona Gaels Betting Preview
The Iona Gaels beat Rider and Siena, and they play Fairfield, Mount St. Mary’s, and Marist next. The Iona Gaels are averaging 67.9 points on 40.3 percent shooting and allowing 71.2 points on 45.7 percent shooting. Dejour Reaves is averaging 16.1 points and 5.4 rebounds, while Adam Nije is averaging 12 points and 2.8 rebounds. James Patterson is grabbing 5.9 rebounds and Yaphet Moundi is grabbing 6.2 rebounds. The Iona Gaels are shooting 30.7 percent from beyond the arc and 67.4 percent from the free throw line. The Iona Gaels are allowing 35.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.1 rebounds per game.
Manhattan Jaspers Betting Preview
The Manhattan Jaspers lost to Fairfield, beat Mount St. Mary’s, and they play Sacred Heart, Saint Peter’s, and Merrimack next. The Manhattan Jaspers are averaging 75.7 points on 43.6 percent shooting and allowing 76.8 points on 44 percent shooting. Will Sydnor is averaging 15.1 points and 6.6 rebounds, while Devin Dinkins is averaging 12.6 points and 2.4 rebounds. Shaquil Bender is the third double-digit scorer and Wesley Robinson is grabbing 5.9 rebounds. The Manhattan Jaspers are shooting 34.5 percent from beyond the arc and 75.8 percent from the free throw line. The Manhattan Jaspers are allowing 34.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Manhattan Jaspers will win
- Iona has lost each of its last five Friday games against the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.
- Manhattan has won three of its last four home games against Iona at Draddy Gymnasium.
- The home team has won the first half in six of Iona’s last seven games.
Why the Iona Gaels will win
- Iona has won each of its last 13 Friday games against Manhattan.
- Manhattan has lost eight of its last nine games following a road win.
- Iona has won the first half in each of its last four games against the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Iona’s last 16 games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 147 or fewer points.
- Each of the last four games between Iona and Manhattan have produced a total of 137 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Manhattan ranks 47th among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (75.8%).
- Iona ranks 4th among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (10.3).
- Iona ranks 4th among Division 1 teams for opponent turnovers per game this season (17.1).
Manhattan vs Iona Injury Report
Neither Manhattan nor Iona have a player listed on its injury report.
Manhattan vs Iona Prediction
This line has moved a lot toward Manhattan, and I’m going to follow the public. The Manhattan Jaspers have played their best ball at home, and they’re coming off a nice road win over Mount St. Mary’s. The Iona Gaels are a below average team on both sides of the ball, and I don’t trust their defense on the road. The home team has won eight of the last 10 games between Iona and Manhattan. This has a chance to be a high scoring game, so the over is in play as well. I’ll still side with Manhattan in this near pick em spot.