Manhattan (4-4) vs Marist (5-2)
December 8, 2024 at 02:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Manhattan +1.5 / Marist -1.5 — Over/Under: 140
The Marist Red Foxes and Manhattan Jaspers meet Sunday in college basketball action at the Draddy Gymnasium. Here’s a Marist vs Manhattan Prediction. This article will include a Marist vs Manhattan Pick.
Marist Red Foxes Betting Preview
The Marist Red Foxes lost to Lehigh, beat Mount St. Mary’s, and they play Stony Brook, UMBC and Binghamton next. The Marist Red Foxes are averaging 69.6 points on 45.1 percent shooting and allowing 67.7 points on 44.7 percent shooting. Josh Pascarelli is averaging 17.9 points and 2.3 assists, while Jackson Price is averaging 12 points and 4.7 rebounds. Elijah Lewis is the third double-digit scorer and Jadin Collins-Roberts is dishing 3.4 assists. The Marist Red Foxes are shooting 34.5 percent from beyond the arc and 66 percent from the free throw line. The Marist Red Foxes are allowing 33.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.7 rebounds per game.
Manhattan Jaspers Betting Preview
The Manhattan Jaspers lost to Le Moyne, beat Saint Peter’s, and they play Wagner, Presbyterian and Siena next. The Manhattan Jaspers are averaging 73.8 points on 41.6 percent shooting and allowing 76.5 points on 45.6 percent shooting. Will Sydnor is averaging 14.8 points and 6.6 rebounds, while Shaquil Bender is averaging 12.8 points and 4.3 rebounds. Devin Dinkins is the third double-digit scorer and Jaden Winston is grabbing 3.3 rebounds. The Manhattan Jaspers are shooting 32.3 percent from beyond the arc and 76.2 percent from the free throw line. The Manhattan Jaspers are allowing 38.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Manhattan Jaspers will win
- Manhattan has won three of its last four home games.
- Manhattan has won the first half in three of its last four home games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Marist’s last 10 games against the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Conference have produced a total of 137 or fewer points.
- Each of Manhattan’s last eight day games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 143+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Marist ranks 34th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (54.3).
- Marist ranks 50th among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (5.4).
Marist vs Manhattan Prediction
The Marist Red Foxes are hard to trust defensively, they haven’t shown much on the road, and they’re 1-3 ATS in their last 4 games as a favorite. The Manhattan Jaspers play their best ball at home, they have more punch offensively, and they’re coming off a massive upset win over Saint Peter’s. Manhattan has three outright wins this season as an underdog. The Manhattan Jaspers have to be feeling good at the moment. Near toss up spot, I’ll grab the points with the Jaspers at home.