Fordham Rams vs Manhattan Jaspers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/15/24

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Rams versus the Jaspers? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Draddy Gymnasium in Riverdale, NY. Fordham comes into this non-conference matchup as the -8.5 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 141.5 points.

FORDHAM RAMS VS MANHATTAN JASPERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Manhattan Jaspers +8.5

This game will be played at Draddy Gymnasium at 7:00 ET on Friday, November 15th.

WHY BET THE MANHATTAN JASPERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Jaspers.
• Not only will Manhattan pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +8.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.

Will Fordham Make it Happen on the Road?

Fordham improved to 2-0 with a 78-63 win over Binghamton on Tuesday. Playing at home, the Rams entered the game as 14-point favorites and covered the spread with the victory.

Fordham led 38-28 at halftime and added 40 points in the 2nd half while allowing 35. The game’s total points of 141 fell just under the O/U line of 142.

Fordham’s offense put up 78 points in their last game, despite shooting just 38.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.7%, with a 34.4% mark from three-point range, hitting 11 of 32 attempts. At the free-throw line, they connected on 21 of 30 shots, good for 70%.

Jackie Johnson III led the way with 23 points, shooting 66.7% overall and adding 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Tymu Chenery contributed 16 points, while Ben Callahan-Gold added 15 points in just 14 minutes, hitting 3 of 6 from beyond the arc.

Fordham’s defense held their opponent to 63 points on 38% shooting from the field, including 42% on two-point attempts. They also limited their opponent’s three-point shooting, allowing 11 made threes on 32 attempts, which is 34%.

At the free-throw line, Fordham’s opponent shot 70%, making 21 of 30 attempts. The Rams gave up 11 offensive rebounds in the game.

Will the Jaspers Win at Home?

Manhattan Jaspers Recent Game/Games

The Jaspers opened their season with a 79-49 loss to Maryland on Monday. Playing on the road, Manhattan entered the game as +26 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 128, just under the 132-point line.

After a competitive first half, where they trailed 31-28, the Jaspers struggled in the second half, scoring only 21 points while allowing 48.

Manhattan’s offense struggled in their last game, managing just 49 points on 27.1% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 30.5%, and they hit only 18.5% from beyond the arc, connecting on 5 of 27 attempts.

Derik Queen was a bright spot, scoring 22 points and grabbing 20 rebounds, shooting 56.2% from the field. Ja’Kobi Gillespie added 16 points and 5 assists, shooting 60.0% overall.

Manhattan’s defense gave up 79 points, with their opponents shooting 44% from the field on 31 of 70 attempts. Inside the arc, their defense struggled, allowing 26 of 47 two-point shots to fall, a 55% success rate.

From three-point range, Manhattan held their opponents to just 5 of 23 shooting, a 21% clip. They also sent the other team to the line 17 times, where they hit 12 free throws, 70% overall. Manhattan allowed 16 offensive rebounds in the game.