The Manhattan Jaspers (2-6) square off with the Hofstra Pride (7-3) at Draddy Gymnasium. The game is scheduled to get underway at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, December 10, 2018.
Hofstra Pride at Manhattan Jaspers ATS Prediction
The Pride come in on a high note after dismantling the Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers in their last contest, 79-61. The Pride had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (19.4 vs. 8.1) and had a better free throw rate (0.188 vs. 0.125). With 20 points on 8-for-20 shooting, Justin Wright-Foreman was Hofstra’s leading scorer.
The last time the Jaspers took the floor, they were beaten by the Elon Phoenix, 62-56. Elon’s 0.267 free throw rate was their largest advantage over Manhattan, who had a mark of 0.077. Manhattan’s Thomas Capuano put up 10 points and eight rebounds in the game.
The Jaspers won the sole game against the Pride last season, 63-61. One of Manhattan’s largest strengths was getting to the charity stripe. They made 36 trips to the line, while Hofstra went 26 times.
Eli Pemberton and Wright-Foreman have been playing well over the last five games for Hofstra. Pemberton has averaged 0 points per game. Not to be outdone, Wright-Foreman has recorded 0 points a game during that span.
Ball protection could play an integral role in this battle. Since the 2017-18 season, Hofstra has committed the 27th-fewest miscues in the nation (turnover percentage of 15.8 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Manhattan has forced the 24th-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 22.9 percent).
Hofstra Pride at Manhattan Jaspers Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Manhattan, ATS Winner – Hofstra, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Hofstra ranks 153rd in three pointers attempted per game (22.3) while Manhattan ranks 230th (19.6).
The Pride rank 178th in rebounds per game (35.0) while the Jaspers rank 249th (33.1).
Manhattan ranks 30th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while Hofstra ranks 76th (3.0).
The Pride rank 192nd in steals per game (5.4) while the Jaspers rank 219th in steals allowed per game (7.5).
Manhattan averages 13.2 assists per game, which ranks 156th in the country. Hofstra ranks 180th in assists allowed per game (14.1).
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