The Connecticut Huskies (7-3) welcome the Manhattan Jaspers (2-7) to Harry A. Gampel Pavilion as they attempt to lengthen their six-game home winning streak. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 15, 2018, and will air on ESPN 3.
Manhattan Jaspers at Connecticut Huskies ATS Prediction
The last time the Jaspers played, they were topped by the Elon Phoenix, 62-56. Elon’s free throw rate was their largest strength over Manhattan. The Phoenix had a rate of 0.267, while the Jaspers posted a mark of 0.077. Manhattan’s Thomas Capuano played well, finishing with 10 points and eight rebounds.
The Huskies defeated the Morehead State Eagles in their last matchup, 80-70. The Huskies had a better turnover percentage (15.4 vs. 19.9) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (37.8 vs. 32.5). Josh Carlton was the game’s high scorer with 17 points on 8-for-10 shooting from the field.
Jalen Adams and Alterique Gilbert have played at a high level over the last five games for Connecticut. Adams has averaged 0 points per game. Not to be outdone, Gilbert has recorded 0 points a game during that span.
It will be a battle of opposite styles as the up-and-down Huskies will look to push the more half-court-oriented Jaspers. Since last season, the Huskies rank 35th in possessions per game while the Jaspers are 345th. Ball security could be troublesome for the Jaspers. They rank 351st at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 23.4 percent), while the Huskies have forced the 57th-most turnovers in the NCAA (opponents’ turnover percentage of 19.4 percent).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Connecticut ranks 42nd in rebounds per game (35.6) while Manhattan ranks 260th (33.0).
The Huskies rank 25th in blocks per game (4.0) while the Jaspers rank 204th (3.4).
Connecticut ranks 88th in assists per game (11.5) while Manhattan ranks 251st (13.2).
The Huskies average 6.4 steals per game, which ranks 39th in the nation. The Jaspers rank 133rd in steals allowed per game (7.5).
Manhattan ranks 31st in three pointers allowed per game (19.8) while Connecticut ranks 89th (23.9).
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