Manhattan Jaspers vs Fairleigh Dickinson Knights NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/17/24
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Jaspers and Knights. The game is starting at 2:00 ET on NEC, and it’s hosted by the Knights at Bogota Savings Bank Center in Hackensack, NJ. Get ready to place your bets! Manhattan is favored by -3 in this non-conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 155 points.
MANHATTAN JASPERS VS FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON KNIGHTS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Fairleigh Dickinson Knights +3
This game will be played at Bogota Savings Bank Center at 2:00 ET on Sunday, November 17th.
WHY BET THE FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON KNIGHTS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Knights.
- Not only will Fairleigh Dickinson pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 155 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Can Manhattan Pull Off A Win at Bogota Savings Bank Center?
Manhattan Jaspers Recent Game/Games
Manhattan pulled off a 78-76 upset over Fordham on Friday, November 15th. The Jaspers were +8 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread with the win at home.
Manhattan led 32-28 at halftime and scored 46 points in the 2nd half while allowing 48. The total points for the game hit 154, going over the O/U line of 141.
In their latest game, the Jaspers put up 78 points, shooting 41.9% from the field and 31.6% from beyond the arc, hitting 6 of 19 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage stood at 46.8%, and they connected on 71.4% of their free throws, going 20 for 28 from the line.
Manhattan’s offense was bolstered by 15 offensive rebounds and 17 assists. Will Sydnor led the way with 24 points on 9 of 14 shooting, while Japhet Medor added 23 points, hitting 6 of 8 from three-point range. Jackie Johnson III contributed 21 points, despite shooting just 2 of 9 from deep.
Manhattan’s defense gave up 76 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 41% from the field on 26/62 shooting. The Jaspers allowed 20 two-point baskets on 43 attempts, a 46% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, the opposition hit 6 of 19 threes, shooting 31%. Manhattan also sent them to the line 28 times, where they made 20 free throws, a 71% success rate. The Jaspers gave up 15 offensive rebounds.
Can the Knights Offense Score Enough at Home?
Fairleigh Dickinson’s season continued with an 86-60 road loss to Nebraska on Wednesday. Despite being +27.5 point underdogs, the Knights managed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 146 fell short of the 157-point over/under line.
After trailing 45-25 at halftime, Fairleigh Dickinson scored 35 points in the 2nd half while allowing 41. Though they didn’t get the win, the Knights’ ability to cover the spread against a tough opponent is a positive takeaway.
Fairleigh Dickinson’s offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 60 points with a field goal percentage of 41.4%. They shot 30.4% from beyond the arc, hitting 7 of 23 attempts, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 48.3%.
Terrence Brown led the way with 23 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 50% from the field and from three-point range (2/4). Juwan Gary added 19 points and 5 assists, hitting 2 of 5 from deep and shooting 55.6% overall.
Fairleigh Dickinson’s defense gave up 86 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 43% from the field. They allowed 56% shooting on two-point attempts, with the other team hitting 21 of 37 shots.
From beyond the arc, Fairleigh Dickinson held their opponents to 25% shooting, as they went 7 for 28. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 28 times, where they converted 23 free throws, an 82% rate. The Knights also gave up 14 offensive rebounds.