The Manhattan Jaspers and Elon Phoenix commence the new season at Draddy Gymnasium. The game is scheduled to get underway at 8:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.
The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 142 points with Elon opening as a 1-point favorite.
Elon Phoenix vs. Manhattan Jaspers Free Prediction
Neither team made the tournament last season. Manhattan went 14-17 in the regular season while Elon finished 14-18.
Based on historical performance heading into this one, ball protection could play a significant role in this battle. Last season, Elon committed the 54th-fewest miscues in the country (turnover percentage of 16.7 percent), while the pesky defense of Manhattan forced the 30th-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 21.8 percent).
The Phoenix were 14-18 straight up (SU) and 17-11 against the spread (ATS) last season. Of Elon’s 28 games that accepted bets last season, 16 finished under the O/U total.
The Jaspers, meanwhile, owned records of 14-17 SU and 12-17 ATS last season. Similar to Elon, a little over half of Manhattan’s games finished under the O/U total.
Elon Phoenix vs. Manhattan Jaspers Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Manhattan, ATS Winner – Manhattan, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Elon ranks fourth in three pointers attempted per game (30.2) while Manhattan ranks 251st (19.3).
The Jaspers rank 107th in rebounds allowed per game (33.7) while the Phoenix rank 282nd (38.3).
Elon averages 15.8 assists per game, which ranks 39th in the NCAA. Manhattan ranks 205th in assists allowed per game (14.0).
The Jaspers rank 87th in blocks per game (3.9) while the Phoenix rank 251st (2.1).
Manhattan ranks 156th in steals per game (6.0) while Elon ranks 265th (4.4).
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