| MATCHUP | Manhattan Jaspers | Kentucky Wildcats |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Where | Rupp Arena, Lexington, KY | |
| When | Tuesday, November 3, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | SECN+ | |
Manhattan vs Kentucky Prediction
In this Manhattan vs Kentucky Prediction, Kentucky is coming as -32.5 home favorites. Kentucky is projected as #22 for the upcoming College Basketball Season, as they have a talented roster capable of competing near the top of the SEC. Manhattan is projected as just #335 for the upcoming College Basketball Season, as they face an uphill battle in the MAAC, with improving consistency and building a more competitive team as their goals. Kentucky was the far better team last season, being very strong at home and being better both offensively and defensively, while shooting the ball better. Manhattan was very bad on the road and was also terrible against the spread, with a 11-20 ATS record throughout last season and with a terrible defense that remains to be seen how much can be improved, they do not stand a chance in Kentucky. I expect the home team to dominate this season in their season opener, so take Kentucky and lay the big number at home.
Kentucky Wildcats Preview
The Kentucky Wildcats finished last season with a 22-14 overall record and had a 10-8 conference record and were placed 7th in the SEC. They had a 14-4 home record and a 4-6 road record.
Offensively, they averaged 80.5 points per game (ranking 72nd in the nation), while allowing 74.3 points per game defensively (192nd). They had a 115.2 offensive rating (ranking 67th) and a 106.3 defensive rating (162nd). The Wildcats shot with 46.6% from the field (ranking 94th in the nation) and 34.2% from beyond the arc (168th), while grabbing 37.4 rebounds per game (75th in the nation) and averaging 15.9 assists per game (66th). They had 4.6 blocks per game (36th in the nation) and 7.0 steals per game (142nd).
Otega Oweh led Kentucky in scoring, with an average of 18.6 ppg on 46.5% shooting from the field, adding 4.8 rebounds while shooting 73.1% from the free throw line. Denzel Aberdeen followed with 13.5 ppg on 43.3% shooting from the field and 2.5 rebounds per game, while Collin Chandler added 9.7 ppg on 43.5% shooting from the field and 2.8 rebounds per game.
Manhattan Jaspers Preview
The Manhattan Jaspers finished last season with a 12-20 overall record and had a 8-12 conference record and were placed 10th in the MAAC. They had a 7-7 home record and a 3-12 road record.
Offensively, they averaged 74 points per game (ranking 229th in the nation), while allowing 78.9 points per game defensively (313th). They had a 107.1 offensive rating (ranking 236th) and a 114.2 defensive rating (331st). The Jaspers shot with 42.6% from the field (ranking 313th in the nation) and 32.4% from beyond the arc (270th), while grabbing 33.2 rebounds per game (291st in the nation) and averaging 12.8 assists per game (254th). They had 2.3 blocks per game (326th in the nation) and 7.8 steals per game (67th).
Jaden Winston led Manhattan in scoring, with an average of 15.3 ppg on 45.1% shooting from the field, adding 3.1 rebounds while shooting 82.3% from the free throw line. Terrance Jones followed with 12.7 ppg on 40.2% shooting from the field and 4.6 rebounds per game, while Devin Dinkins added 12.1 ppg on 36.5% shooting from the field and 1.6 rebounds per game.
Manhattan Jaspers @ Kentucky Wildcats Betting Trends: November 3, 2026
Why the Kentucky Wildcats will win
- Kentucky has won each of its last 19 November games as an AP-ranked team against a non-AP-ranked team.
- Manhattan has lost each of its last four road games against non-Conference opponents.
- Manhattan has lost the first half in each of its last four games.
Total Points Facts
- Ten of Manhattan’s last 11 games have produced a total of 155 or fewer points.
- Thirteen of Kentucky’s last 16 day games against non-Conference opponents at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center have produced a total of 153 or fewer points.