Army Black Knights vs Manhattan Jaspers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Black Knights 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. In this non-conference matchup, Army is favored by -2.5 against Manhattan. The over/under for the game is 142.5 points.
ARMY BLACK KNIGHTS VS MANHATTAN JASPERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Manhattan Jaspers +2.5
This game will be played at Draddy Gymnasium at 7:00 ET on Friday, November 22nd.
WHY BET THE MANHATTAN JASPERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Jaspers.
- Not only will Manhattan pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Is a Road Win Possible for Army?
Army improved to 3-1 on the season with an 84-70 win over Fairleigh Dickinson on Wednesday. The Black Knights were -6.5 point favorites and covered the spread, while the game’s total points of 154 went over the pre-game line of 148.5.
Army took control early, leading 41-31 at halftime. They added 43 points in the 2nd half, while allowing 39, to secure the win.
Army put up 84 points in their last game, shooting 44.9% from the field and 29.6% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 50.7%, with a strong 54.8% shooting inside the arc. The Black Knights hit 66.7% of their free throws and grabbed 12 offensive rebounds, dishing out 16 assists as a team.
Terrence Brown led the way with 26 points, shooting 52.6% overall and 42.9% from three. Josh Scovens added 21 points, while Jalen Rucker contributed 19 points despite shooting just 33.3% from the field and 12.5% from deep. Jorn Everson was efficient, hitting 3 of 4 threes and finishing with 13 points in just 11 minutes.
Army’s defense gave up 70 points in this one, with the opposing team shooting 44% from the field on 31 of 69 attempts. Inside the arc, they were effective, hitting 54% of their two-point shots, going 23 for 42.
From three-point range, the opposing team shot 29%, making 8 of 27 attempts. Army also sent them to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 14 for 66%. On the boards, Army allowed 12 offensive rebounds.
Will Manhattan Come Through as Home Underdogs?
Manhattan Jaspers Recent Game/Games
Manhattan dropped an 85-82 decision to Fairleigh Dickinson on Sunday, November 17th, in an away game where they were favored by 1.5 points. The total points for the game reached 167, surpassing the pre-game over/under line of 154.5.
The Jaspers found themselves in a 52-39 hole at halftime but tightened up defensively in the second half, allowing just 33 points while scoring 43 of their own. Despite the strong second-half effort, they couldn’t complete the comeback.
Manhattan’s offense put up 82 points in their last game, shooting 48.4% from the field and 52.2% from three-point range, hitting 12 of 23 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 57.8%, and they grabbed 12 offensive rebounds, with 18 assists as a team.
Terrence Brown led the way with 28 points, shooting 4 of 8 from beyond the arc. Will Sydnor added 22 points, and Brayden Reynolds was nearly perfect, hitting 6 of 7 shots for 15 points.
Manhattan’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 85 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Jaspers allowed their opponent to hit 53% of their two-point attempts, going 22/41 inside the arc.
From three-point range, Manhattan’s opponent connected on 10 of 23 shots, good for 43%. The Jaspers also sent them to the free-throw line 16 times, where they made 11 free throws (68%).