The Northern Kentucky Norse (4-0) try to stay unbeaten when they meet the Manhattan Jaspers (1-2) at BB&T Arena. The game will air on ESPN 3 at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 17, 2018.
Manhattan Jaspers vs. Northern Kentucky Norse ATS Prediction
In the Jaspers’ last contest, they defeated the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers, 55-53. Manhattan’s 0.512 effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over Coastal Carolina, who had a mark of 0.405. Manhattan received a boost from Ebube Ebube, who put up nine points and 12 rebounds.
The Norse easily got past the UNC Asheville Bulldogs in their last contest, 77-50. The Norse had an absurd offensive rebounding percentage of 43.2 (above their season average of 33.7), while the Bulldogs had a turnover percentage of 33.5 (above their season average of 19.4). With 14 points and 14 rebounds, Drew McDonald had a solid outing for Northern Kentucky.
The Jaspers are 15-19 straight up (SU) and 12-19 against the spread (ATS) since last season. Manhattan games have finished under the O/U total 54.8 percent of the time since last season.
The Norse, on the other hand, are 26-9 SU and 21-11 ATS since last season. Northern Kentucky’s games have had a tendency to go under the O/U total over that same period (56.3 percent).
The productive offense of Northern Kentucky will square off against the mid-tier defense of Manhattan. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, the Norse rank 51st in offensive efficiency, while the Jaspers are 161st in defensive efficiency. The Norse figure to have the edge on that end of the court. It could also be a mistake-prone game for the Jaspers’ offense, which ranks 350th in ball security (turnover percentage of 23.3 percent). They’ll be going up against the stingy defense of the Norse, which has forced the 56th-most turnovers in the NCAA (21.0 percent).
Manhattan at Northern Kentucky Betting Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Manhattan, ATS Winner – Manhattan, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Northern Kentucky ranks 27th in steals per game (7.8) while Manhattan ranks 269th in steals allowed per game (7.7).
The Norse rank 73rd in rebounds per game (37.6) while the Jaspers rank 272nd (33.2).
Northern Kentucky ranks 22nd in assists allowed per game (10.9) while Manhattan ranks 203rd (14.0).
The Norse rank 88th in three pointers attempted per game (24.0) while the Jaspers rank 247th (19.9).
Manhattan ranks fifth in blocks allowed per game (2.1) while Northern Kentucky ranks 160th (3.4).
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