The Albany Great Danes (3-9) challenge the Manhattan Jaspers (2-8) at SEFCU Arena. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 20, 2018.
Manhattan Jaspers vs. Albany Great Danes Betting Prediction
In the Jaspers’ last matchup, they were defeated by the Elon Phoenix, 62-56. Elon’s free throw rate was their biggest strength over Manhattan. The Phoenix had a rate of 0.267, while the Jaspers posted a mark of 0.077. Manhattan’s Thomas Capuano put together a good outing, recording 10 points and eight rebounds.
The Great Danes lost to the Iona Gaels in their last outing, 72-68. Iona’s turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Albany. The Gaels had a rate of 16.0, while the Great Danes posted a mark of 25.3. Albany’s Devonte Campbell finished with 17 points and 10 rebounds in the game.
It could be a sloppy game for the Albany offense. Albany ranks 298th in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 21.6 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Manhattan forces the fifth-most turnovers in the nation (26.1 percent).
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Manhattan ranks 38th in three pointers allowed per game (19.3) while Albany ranks 144th (23.0).
The Jaspers rank 61st in steals per game (7.4) while the Great Danes rank 106th in steals allowed per game (6.6).
Bettings Trends:
The Jaspers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 3.4, down from 9.7 for the season.
During their last five games, the Great Danes have scored an average of 69.6 points per game (1.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.0 points per game (3.5 below their season average).
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