Manhattan Jaspers vs Iona Gaels Pick – 3/13/2025

The Manhattan Jaspers and the Iona Gaels are set to face off in the MAAC Tournament on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. Both teams share a 12-8 conference record, with Manhattan holding an overall record of 17-12 and Iona at 15-16.

Manhattan Jaspers vs Iona Gaels Game Preview

In their recent outing, the Manhattan Jaspers secured a 78-66 victory over Siena. They shot 42.4% from the field and an impressive 89.5% from the free-throw line. Shaquil Bender contributed significantly with 15 points and four rebounds. The Jaspers' defense limited Siena to a 33.8% shooting percentage.

The Iona Gaels, despite a slightly below .500 overall record, have shown resilience in conference play. Their balanced offense and defense make them a formidable opponent in the tournament setting.

Betting Insights

• Point Spread: Iona favored by 1.5 points.
• Moneyline: Iona -111, Manhattan -108.
• Total Points Over/Under: 143.5.

Against the spread (ATS) this season:

• Manhattan: 18-10 overall, 13-4 as underdogs of 1.5 points or more.
• Iona: 18-13 overall, 8-11 as favorites of 1.5 points or more.

Both teams have identical moneyline odds, indicating a closely contested matchup. The total points line is set at 143.5, reflecting expectations of a moderately high-scoring game.

Manhattan Jaspers vs Iona Gaels Prediction

Considering Manhattan's strong performance as underdogs and their recent momentum, they present a compelling case for bettors. Their ability to cover the spread, coupled with Iona's inconsistent record as favorites, suggests that siding with the Jaspers could be advantageous. Additionally, with both teams averaging around 70 points per game, the total points are likely to surpass the 143.5 mark.

Prediction: Manhattan Jaspers to cover the spread and the game total to go over 143.5 points.

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