It will be a battle between MAAC opponents when the Manhattan Jaspers (2-10) welcome the Quinnipiac Bobcats (5-6) to Draddy Gymnasium. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 3, 2019.
Quinnipiac Bobcats at Manhattan Jaspers ATS Prediction
In the Bobcats’ last outing, they were blown out by the No. 9 Villanova Wildcats, 86-53. Villanova won the rebounding battle. The Wildcats had 20 offensive rebounds and 50 total rebounds, while the Bobcats had 10 and 29, respectively. Cameron Young was Quinnipiac’s high scorer with 18 points on 7-for-18 shooting.
The Jaspers fell to the Elon Phoenix in their last outing, 62-56. Elon’s 0.267 free throw rate was their largest advantage over Manhattan, who had a rate of 0.077. Manhattan’s Thomas Capuano put up 10 points and eight rebounds in the contest.
After splitting two games last season, these teams will meet for the first time this year. In the last contest, the Jaspers won 92-86. The Jaspers had a much better turnover percentage (11.0 vs. 16.6) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.606 vs. 0.544).
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when two of the nation’s slowest-paced teams clash. Manhattan currently ranks 344th in possessions per game (64.2) and Quinnipiac is 281st (67.9).
Quinnipiac Bobcats at Manhattan Jaspers Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Quinnipiac, ATS Winner – Manhattan, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Quinnipiac ranks 19th in three pointers attempted per game (28.3) while Manhattan ranks 222nd (19.3).
The Jaspers rank 45th in steals per game (7.8) while the Bobcats rank 137th (5.9).
Quinnipiac ranks 158th in rebounds per game (35.5) while Manhattan ranks 235th (32.1).
Bettings Trends:
The Bobcats’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 8.0, up from 2.0 for the season.
During their last five games, the Jaspers have scored an average of 54.0 points per game (0.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 57.4 points per game (7.0 below their season average).
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