Iona Gaels vs Manhattan Jaspers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/31/25
Planning on watching today’s Gaels and Jaspers game? Catch the action at Draddy Gymnasium in Riverdale, NY, as the Jaspers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. In this Metro Atlantic Athletic matchup, Iona is favored bt -1.5 vs. Manhattan. The over/under for the game is 146.5 points.
IONA GAELS VS MANHATTAN JASPERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Manhattan Jaspers +1.5
This game will be played at Draddy Gymnasium at 7:00 ET on Friday, January 31st.
WHY BET THE MANHATTAN JASPERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Jaspers.
- Not only will Manhattan pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Does Iona Have A Chance at Draddy Gymnasium?
Iona improved to 8-12 on the season with a 72-68 win over Siena on Saturday. The Gaels were -5 favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 140, just over the O/U line of 137.5.
Iona led 34-31 at halftime and added 38 points in the second half while allowing 37. Though they didn’t cover the spread, the Gaels got the win and moved closer to .500 on the season.
In their last game, Iona’s offense put up 72 points, shooting 46.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.4%. They connected on 42.1% of their threes, hitting 8 of 19 attempts, while shooting 48.7% from inside the arc. At the free-throw line, they made 10 of 15 shots, good for 66.7%.
Dejour Reaves led the way with 24 points, shooting 58.8% from the field. Brendan Coyle added 22 points, hitting 5 of 10 from three-point range. Adam Njie Jr. contributed 16 points and 7 assists, while Gavin Doty also scored 20 points, making 2 of 3 from deep. Luke Jungers chipped in 16 points, connecting on 4 of 7 threes.
Despite Iona’s defensive efforts, they allowed 68 points on 46% shooting from the field. The Gaels gave up 19 two-point field goals on 39 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 48% from inside the arc.
From three-point range, Iona’s opponents connected on 8 of 19 attempts, shooting 42%. The Gaels also sent them to the free-throw line 15 times, where they made 10 free throws, shooting 66%. Iona allowed 12 offensive rebounds in the game.
Can the Jaspers Pull Off a Home Win?
Manhattan Jaspers Recent Game/Games
Manhattan improved to 8-9 on the season with a 74-64 road win over Mount St. Mary’s on Saturday. The Jaspers entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs and covered the spread with the victory.
Manhattan led 35-25 at halftime and matched Mount St. Mary’s 39 points in the 2nd half. The total points for the game were 138, falling short of the 147.5 O/U line.
In their latest game, the Jaspers put up 74 points, shooting 40.3% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc, hitting 10 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.4%, and they connected on 70% of their free throws, going 14-for-20 from the line.
Devin Dinkins led the way with 23 points, hitting 3-of-7 from deep, while Dola Adebayo added 20 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 50% overall. Masiah Gilyard was efficient, making 4-of-5 shots and grabbing 13 rebounds, and the Jaspers pulled down 16 offensive boards as a team.
Manhattan’s defense held their opponent to 64 points on 37% shooting from the field, as they went 20/53 overall. From two-point range, the opponent shot 48%, making 12 of 25 attempts.
From beyond the arc, the opponent struggled, hitting just 8 of 28 threes for 28%. They also got to the free-throw line 22 times, converting 16 for 72%. Manhattan allowed 11 offensive rebounds.