Saint Peter’s vs. Manhattan betting: College basketball preview for Feb. 5

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MAAC foes meet when the Saint Peter’s Peacocks (12-8, 9-3 MAAC) visit the Manhattan Jaspers (9-15, 5-8 MAAC) at Draddy Gymnasium, starting at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 5, 2026. The Jaspers are 4.5-point underdogs in the game. The matchup has an over/under of 144.5.

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Saint Peter’s vs. Manhattan betting lines

  • Saint Peter’s moneyline odds to win: -207
  • Manhattan moneyline odds to win: +169
  • Spread: Saint Peter’s (-4.5)
  • Total: 144.5

Saint Peter’s statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • Saint Peter’s has covered the spread in a higher percentage of its home games than away games. It has covered eight times in 10 opportunities when playing at home, and it has covered four times in nine opportunities on the road.
  • At home, the Peacocks eclipse the total 30% of the time (three of 10 games). They hit the over more consistently in road games, exceeding the total in 44.4% of games (four of nine).
  • Saint Peter’s has won a higher percentage of its matchups as a moneyline favorite at home, going 8-1 (.889). When playing away from home as a moneyline favorite, it has a record of 0-2 (.000).

Recent trends

  • On offense, the Peacocks have struggled over their last 10 games, scoring 70.3 points per contest over that span as opposed to the 71.5 they’ve racked up over the course of this season.
  • Saint Peter’s defense has been more stingy lately, as the team has given up 65.5 points per game over its last 10 compared to the 67.7 points per game its opponents average on the season.
  • The Peacocks are trending down from deep over their last 10 outings, making 6.4 threes per game and shooting 30.0% from long range in comparison to their season-long averages of 7.6 makes and 31.0% from distance in the 2025-26 season.

Saint Peter’s betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 12-7-0 (Home: 8-2-0; Away: 4-5-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 4.5+: 5-2-0 (As Favorite: 7-4-0; As Underdog: 5-3-0)
  • O-U-P: 7-12-0 (Home: 3-7-0; Away: 4-5-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 8-3 (Home: 8-1; Away: 0-2)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-5 (Home: 1-0; Away: 2-5)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
40.4 (346th in nation) 42.1 (78th) 32.6 (164th) 31.3 (199th) 12.8 (273rd) 10.3 (91st)

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Manhattan statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • Against the spread, Manhattan has performed better at home (5-4-0) than away (2-10-0).
  • Jaspers games have finished above the over/under more often at home (five times out of nine) than away (six of 12) this year.
  • The Jaspers, when moneyline underdogs, have won a higher percentage of games at home (3-2) than on the road (0-10) this year.

Recent trends

  • In their previous 10 games, the Jaspers are compiling 71.9 points per contest, compared to their season average of 75.4.
  • Manhattan has fared better defensively over its last 10 games, surrendering 79.0 points per contest, 2.0 fewer points than its season average of 81.0 allowed.
  • Over their last 10 games, the Jaspers are sinking 6.9 treys per game, 0.5 fewer threes than their season average (7.4). They also sport a lower three-point percentage over their previous 10 games (30.4%) compared to their season average (33.0%).

Manhattan betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 8-15-0 (Home: 5-4-0; Away: 2-10-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 4.5+: 3-10-0 (As Favorite: 2-5-0; As Underdog: 6-10-0)
  • O-U-P: 11-12-0 (Home: 5-4-0; Away: 6-6-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 4-3 (Home: 2-2; Away: 1-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-12 (Home: 3-2; Away: 0-10)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
42.8 (301st in nation) 47.2 (327th) 29.9 (292nd) 36.8 (360th) 13.1 (250th) 10.1 (71st)
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