The Manhattan Jaspers (1-3) take on the Manhattan Bulldogs (1-3) at BB&T Arena. The game can be seen on ESPN 3 at 3:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 18, 2018.
UNC Asheville Bulldogs vs. Manhattan Jaspers Free Prediction
The last time the Bulldogs played, they were blown out by the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers, 78-52. Coastal Carolina won the rebounding battle. The Chanticleers had 20 offensive rebounds and 51 total rebounds, while the Bulldogs had seven and 26, respectively. Coty Jude was UNC Asheville’s high scorer with 13 points on 4-for-12 shooting.
The Jaspers fell to the Northern Kentucky Norse in their last outing, 59-53. Getting to the free throw line was one of Northern Kentucky’s largest strengths. They had 32 free throw attempts, while Manhattan had 20. With 12 points on 5-for-9 shooting, Warren Williams led Manhattan in scoring.
This has potential to be an error-filled game for the offense of UNC Asheville. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, UNC Asheville ranks 287th in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.2 percent), while the disruptive defense of Manhattan has forced the 19th-most turnovers in the country (22.4 percent).
The Bulldogs are 22-15 straight up (SU) since last season, but have struggled covering the spread (2-6 against the spread (ATS)). Vegas has had a tendency to place the total low when UNC Asheville is involved since last season as 62.5 percent of their games have gone over the projected point total.
On the other hand, the Jaspers, have records of 15-20 SU and 13-19 ATS since last season. Over that same stretch, games featuring Manhattan have had a tendency to finish under the projected point total (56.3 percent).
UNC Asheville Bulldogs vs. Manhattan Jaspers Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Manhattan, ATS Winner – Manhattan, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
UNC Asheville averages 7.2 steals per game, which ranks 59th in the NCAA. Manhattan ranks 264th in steals allowed per game (7.6).
The Bulldogs rank 80th in assists per game (14.9) while the Jaspers rank 211th in assists allowed per game (14.0).
Manhattan ranks 10th in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while UNC Asheville ranks 95th (3.0).
The Bulldogs rank 200th in three pointers attempted per game (21.1) while the Jaspers rank 239th (19.8).
UNC Asheville ranks 238th in rebounds per game (34.0) while Manhattan ranks 270th (33.3).
