The Iona Gaels will look to pick up a win while covering the point spread when they take on the Jaspers in Manhattan at Draddy Gymnasium on Friday in college basketball betting odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Manhattan Jaspers betting line opened as 6.5-point underdogs in this college basketball tilt over at Sportsbook but the number may be on the move. Watch for the Sportsbook over/under total as well at Sportsbook.
Iona Gaels vs Manhattan Jaspers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Iona Gaels will look to cover the spread vs the Manhattan Jaspers on Friday, as the Gaels are 12-14 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Jaspers are 13-12 ATS. Iona is 13-12-1 against the total, while Manhattan is 11-14 versus the total betting line.
According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 173-ranked Manhattan Jaspers and the No. 14-rated Iona Gaels in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Manhattan's No. 215-ranked scoring average of 68.37 PPG, against a Iona Gaels defense rated No. 196 and allowing 74.26 PPG. The Manhattan Jaspers FG% has averaged 42.43% to date this season, less than the Iona Gaels shooters have managed so far (45.11% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
A.J. English poured in a team-high 32 points for Iona on Monday, as they defeated Siena 87-81 at Times Union Center.
Manhattan was run off the court by the Peacocks on Tuesday as Saint Peter's routed them 61-40 at Draddy Gymnasium.
Next Betting Matchups
Iona home to Canisius, Sunday, February 28th
Manhattan at Rider, Sunday, February 28th