Saint Peter’s Peacocks vs Manhattan Jaspers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/6/24

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Peacocks and Jaspers. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Jaspers at Yanitelli Center in Jersey City, NJ. Get ready to place your bets! In this Metro Atlantic Athletic matchup, Saint Peter’s is favored bt -8 vs. Manhattan. The over/under for the game is 136 points.

SAINT PETER’S PEACOCKS VS MANHATTAN JASPERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Manhattan Jaspers +8

This game will be played at Yanitelli Center at 7:00 ET on Friday, December 6th.

WHY BET THE MANHATTAN JASPERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Jaspers.
• Not only will Manhattan pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +8.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 136 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.

Can The Peacocks Secure a Road Victory?

Saint Peter’s Peacocks Recent Game/Games

Saint Peter’s evened their record at 3-3 with a 62-59 road win over Duquesne on Tuesday. The Peacocks, +5 underdogs going into the game, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.

After trailing 28-26 at halftime, Saint Peter’s outscored Duquesne 36-31 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 121 fell short of the 127.5 O/U line.

Saint Peter’s struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 33.9% from the field and 31.8% from beyond the arc, finishing with 62 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 40.7%, and they managed 9 assists as a team.

Jahsean Corbett led the Peacocks with 15 points, shooting 41.7% overall and 66.7% from three. Halil Barre added 13 points and 8 rebounds, hitting 62.5% of his shots in 19 minutes of play.

Saint Peter’s defense was strong, holding their opponent to just 59 points on 36% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities effectively, with the other team making only 12 of 33 attempts, also at 36%.

From beyond the arc, Saint Peter’s allowed 7 threes on 19 attempts, again at a 36% clip. They sent their opponent to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 14 shots, shooting 63%. The Peacocks gave up 14 offensive rebounds.

Can Manhattan Secure a Home Victory?

Manhattan Jaspers Recent Game/Games

Manhattan fell to 2-4 on the season after an 81-77 home loss to Le Moyne on Friday. The Jaspers, who were -6 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 38-26 at halftime, Manhattan made a strong push in the 2nd half, scoring 51 points while allowing 43. The game’s total points of 158 exceeded the O/U line of 147.

Manhattan’s offense put up 77 points in their last game, despite shooting just 36.5% from the field. Their three-point shooting was even more of a struggle, as they hit only 25.8% from deep, connecting on 8 of 31 attempts. However, they were strong at the free-throw line, making 23 of 28 for an 82.1% success rate.

Will Sydnor led the Jaspers with 20 points, shooting 54.5% from the field and hitting 2 of 4 from three-point range. Ocypher Owens also had a big game, scoring 18 points on 6 of 8 shooting, while adding 9 rebounds and 6 assists.

Even though the Jaspers held their opponent to just 36% shooting overall, they still gave up 81 points. Most of the damage came from the free-throw line, where their opponent shot 82%, hitting 23 of 28 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Manhattan’s defense limited their opponent to 25% shooting, with just 8 made threes on 31 attempts. However, they allowed 15 offensive rebounds, contributing to the high point total.