Manhattan Jaspers vs Siena Saints Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Manhattan vs Siena NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Albany.

Manhattan vs Siena Prediction

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Jaspers versus the Saints? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at MVP Arena in Albany, NY. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 142.5 points, and Siena is favored by -3.5 to win at home against Manhattan.

Manhattan vs. Siena Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Manhattan Jaspers at Siena Saints
Where: Albany at MVP Arena
Date: Friday, January 3rd
Betting Odds SIENA -3.5, MANH +141 | SIENA -173 O/U 142.5

Jaspers Preview: Will the Jaspers Pull Through as the Away Underdog?

Manhattan Jaspers Recent Game/Games

Manhattan moved to 5-5 on the season after an 86-81 road win over Presbyterian on Saturday, December 21st. The Jaspers entered the game as +4.5 underdogs and covered the spread with the victory.

After trailing 43-30 at halftime, Manhattan clamped down defensively, holding Presbyterian to 30 points in the 2nd half while scoring 43 of their own. The total points for the game (167) went over the O/U line of 145.5.

Jaspers Offense Breakdown

Manhattan's offense put up 86 points in their last game, shooting 41.3% from the field and 34.6% from three-point range. They were strong from the free-throw line, hitting 78.1% of their attempts, and grabbed 13 offensive rebounds.

Carl Parrish led the way with 23 points, connecting on 6 of 9 threes. Kory Mincy, Will Sydnor, Jaden Winston, and Devin Dinkins each added 18 points, with Mincy dishing out 7 assists.

Jaspers Team Defense

Despite allowing 81 points, the Jaspers held their opponent to 39% shooting from the field. They gave up 25 field goals on 63 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Manhattan's defense allowed 11 threes on 31 attempts, a 35% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 29 times, where they converted 20 free throws.

Saints Preview: Will Siena Make it Happen at Home?

Siena improved to 6-7 on the season with an 83-77 road win over Cornell on Monday. The Saints were +12.5 underdogs heading into the game, but not only did they pull off the upset, they also covered the spread.

After a 35-35 tie at halftime, Siena scored 48 points in the 2nd half while allowing 42. The total points for the game hit 160, going over the pre-game O/U line of 147.5.

Saints Offense Breakdown

Siena's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 83 points with a field goal percentage of 54.2% and an effective field goal percentage of 62.5%. They connected on 42.1% of their three-point attempts, hitting 8 of 19 from deep, and were strong inside, shooting 62.1% on two-point attempts.

Nazir Williams led the way with 20 points and 5 assists, while Justice Shoats also dished out 10 assists to go along with his 16 points. Brendan Coyle and Gavin Doty each added 16 points, with Coyle knocking down 4 threes at a 57.1% clip.

Saints Team Defense

Despite Siena's defensive struggles, they managed to put up 77 points on 53% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective inside, hitting 60% of their two-point attempts (24/40).

From beyond the arc, Siena went 4/12, shooting 33%. They also made 17 of 22 free throws, good for 77%. The Saints gave up just 4 offensive rebounds.

Jaspers vs Saints Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Manhattan has a 2-3 record in their last five road games. In this stretch, they averaged 72 points per game while allowing 77. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
Siena has a 2-3 record in their last five home games. In this stretch, they averaged 67 points per game while allowing 68. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Jaspers have a strong straight up record of 2-1. In addition, their ATS record was 2-1 in these scenarios.
Going back to their last three games as the favorite, the Saints have a straight up record of 1-2. But, their mark vs the spread was just 1-2.