The UMBC Retrievers (1-1) square off with the Manhattan Jaspers (0-1) at the Retriever Activities Center. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, November 12, 2018.
Manhattan Jaspers vs. UMBC Retrievers ATS Prediction
The Jaspers are hoping for a better outcome after their 62-56 loss to the Elon Phoenix in their last outing. Elon’s 0.267 free throw rate was their largest advantage over Manhattan, who had a rate of 0.077. Thomas Capuano put together a good game for Manhattan, putting up 10 points and eight rebounds.
In the Retrievers’ previous matchup, they won big over the Shenandoah Hornets, 93-45. The Retrievers had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.669 vs. 0.322) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (35.7 vs. 18.2). Brandon Horvath was the top scorer from either team with 19 points on 7-for-8 shooting from the field.
This has potential to be an error-filled game for the offense of UMBC. Dating back to last season, UMBC ranks 151st in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 18.1 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Manhattan has forced the 25th-most turnovers in the country (22.0 percent). Also, the Jaspers’ 271st-ranked offense (offensive efficiency of 101.7) will face off against the Retrievers’ 44th-ranked defense (defensive efficiency of 98.6).
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Prediction: SU Winner – Manhattan, ATS Winner – Manhattan, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
UMBC ranks 36th in three pointers attempted per game (26.2) while Manhattan ranks 257th (19.6).
The Retrievers average 7.4 steals per game, which ranks 41st in the nation. The Jaspers rank 259th in steals allowed per game (7.6).
UMBC averages 15.3 assists per game, which ranks 65th in the NCAA. Manhattan ranks 204th in assists allowed per game (14.0).
The Retrievers rank 185th in rebounds per game (35.0) while the Jaspers rank 259th (33.3).
Manhattan ranks fifth in blocks allowed per game (2.2) while UMBC ranks 63rd (2.8).
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