Albany vs Manhattan Prediction 11/5/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

UAlbany vs Manhattan Prediction

In this UAlbany vs Manhattan Prediction, Manhattan is coming as -2.5 home favorites. Both teams are coming off opposite outcomes in their opening games of the season, as Manhattan got demolished by the much stronger Kentucky, while Albany won by single digits against a Division III team. Both teams have been projected as bottom-dwellers this season, with Albany is projected as #313 for the upcoming College Basketball Season and Manhattan is projected as #315. Manhattan was mediocre at home last season and terrible against the spread with a 11-20 ATS record, while Albany had the same number of wins on the road, as Manhattan had at home. The value here lies with the road dog in this matchup, so take Albany and grab the +2.5 points.

Manhattan Jaspers Preview

The Manhattan Jaspers have a 0-1 overall record and a 0-0 home record. They are coming off an 85-57 loss at Kentucky and will face Maine and Le Moyne next.

Offensively, they are averaging 57.0 points per game (ranking 314th in the nation), while allowing 85.0 points per game defensively (272nd). They have a 86.9 offensive rating (ranking 287th) and a 129.6 defensive rating (327th). The Jaspers are shooting 35.2% from the field (ranking 309th in the nation) and 26.9% from beyond the arc (250th), while grabbing 26.0 rebounds per game (324th in the nation) and averaging 7.0 assists per game (327th). They have 3.0 blocks per game (179th in the nation) and 9.0 steals per game (118th).

Kevin Kearney and Novak Manojlovic lead Manhattan in scoring, each averaging 11.0 ppg. Kearney is shooting 42.9% from the field and adding 3.0 rebounds, while Manojlovic is shooting 50.0% from the field and adding 2 rebounds. Ben Tweedy follows with 9.0 ppg on 37.5% shooting from the field and one rebound per game.

UAlbany Great Danes Preview

The UAlbany Great Danes have a 1-0 overall record and a 0-0 away record. They are coming off a 74-67 home win against Rhode Island College and will face Merrimack and Dartmouth next.

Offensively, they are averaging 74.0 points per game (ranking 209th in the nation), while allowing 67.0 points per game defensively (150th). They have a 102.6 offensive rating (ranking 219th) and a 92.9 defensive rating (149th). The Great Danes are shooting 44.8% from the field (ranking 191st in the nation) and 30.4% from beyond the arc (206th), while grabbing 47.0 rebounds per game (56th in the nation) and averaging 10.0 assists per game (284th). They have 7.0 blocks per game (28th in the nation) and 6.0 steals per game (219th).

Ollie Engen leads UAlbany in scoring, averaging 25.0 ppg on 57.1% shooting from the field, adding 5.0 rebounds and 6.0 assists. Tyler Jones follows with 16.0 ppg on 54.5% shooting from the field and 4.0 rebounds per game, while Erwann Bussing adds 10.0 ppg on 33.3% shooting from the field and 6.0 rebounds per game.

UAlbany Great Danes @ Manhattan Jaspers Betting Trends: November 5, 2026

Why the Manhattan Jaspers will win

• UAlbany has lost eight of its last nine road night games against the Metro Conference.
• The home team has won five of UAlbany’s last six games.
• Manhattan has won the first half in six of its last eight home night games against non-Conference opponents.

Why the UAlbany Great Danes will win

• Manhattan has lost each of its last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• UAlbany has won the first half in three of its last four games.

Total Points Facts

• Nine of UAlbany’s last 10 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 145 or fewer points.
• Eight of Manhattan’s last nine games against the America East Conference have produced a total of 144 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• UAlbany ranks T30th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (7.0).
• UAlbany ranks T41st among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (7.0).

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: UAlbany +2.5