Manhattan Jaspers vs Connecticut Huskies Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/23

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Jaspers versus the Huskies? Tip off is at at 2:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on FS1. The game will be played at XL Center in Hartford, CT. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 139.5 points, with the Huskies being the favored team playing at home against the Jaspers.

MANHATTAN JASPERS VS CONNECTICUT HUSKIES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Manhattan Jaspers +35

This game will be played at XL Center at 2:00 ET on Friday, November 24th.

WHY BET THE MANHATTAN JASPERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-66 in favor of the Huskies.
• Even though we have Connecticut winning straight-up, we like Manhattan at +35.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 139.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 142 points.

Will the Jaspers Make it Happen in Hartford?

Heading into their 4th meeting of the year, Manhattan has a 2-1 record this season. In their last five road games, which includes games from last year, Manhattan has gone 4-1 on the road. As Manhattan enters today’s game, their ATS record stands at 2-1. Over the last three games, the Jaspers have gone 1-1 against the spread with an average scoring margin of -6.

So far, Manhattan’s games have averaged 136.7 points per game with the average over/under line being 140.5 points. In the Jaspers’ last five games, the combined scoring average stands at 63 points per game, accompanied by an over/under record of 1-3.

In their recent matchup, the Manhattan offense ended with 67 points against Central Connecticut State. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 50% and made 6 threes. Offensively, the Jaspers have a season long field goal percentage of 40%, which is 326th in the nation. In terms of three-pointers, they are 337th in percentage and 271st in three-pointers made.

In terms of defense, Manhattan is currently on par with the NCAA average for points allowed, giving up an average of 72.0 points per game. Manhattan’s three-point defense is currently 51st in the country at 6.5 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 52.2% of their shots vs. Manhattan.

Will the Huskies Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?

Connecticut is undefeated through their first five games of the season. In their previous five home games, which includes last year, Connecticut has a home record of 4-1. Connecticut’s ATS record heading into today’s game is 4-1, while their ATS record over the last five games is also 4-1.

In five games, Connecticut comes in with an over/under mark of 3-2-0, with their games averaging 149.4 points per game. In their most recent three games, the Huskies’ over/under record is 1-2, with their games averaging 90 points per game.

In contrast to their season average of 89.4 points per game, the Connecticut had a below average performance. They scored 81 points against Texas and had a field goal percentage of 47.5%. Offensively, the Huskies have a season long field goal percentage of 51%, which is 31st in the nation. In terms of three-pointers, they are 241st in percentage and 104th in three-pointers made.

So far this season, the Connecticut defense has been performing well, ranking 16th in the country at 60.0 points allowed per contest. In today’s game, the Connecticut defense will be looking to once again do a good job defending the three-point line, as they gave up just 5 three-pointers while giving up 71 points.