Manhattan Jaspers vs Maryland Terrapins NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/4/24

The Jaspers and Terrapins are set to face off at 7:00 ET on B1G+. The Terrapins will host the game at XFINITY Center in College Park, MD. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 134 points, with Maryland being favored by -26 over Manhattan.

MANHATTAN JASPERS VS MARYLAND TERRAPINS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Manhattan Jaspers +26

This game will be played at XFINITY Center at 7:00 ET on Monday, November 4th.

WHY BET THE MANHATTAN JASPERS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Terrapins.
  • Even though we have Maryland winning straight-up, we like Manhattan at +26.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 134 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.

Will the Jaspers Defense Show Up on the Road?

Manhattan Jaspers Records

Manhattan finished last season with a 6-23 overall record, going 4-17 in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference play. At home, they were 2-10, with an average scoring margin of -8.0 points per game. On the road, they went 4-13, losing by an average of 12.1 points per game.

Against the spread, the Jaspers were 11-18, including a 9-8 mark in road games. They were 0-4 ATS when favored and 11-14 as the underdog. Their average over/under line was 140.4 points, and their games averaged 141.9 points per game, resulting in a 15-14 O/U record.

Manhattan Jaspers Offense Stats

Last season, Manhattan averaged 66.2 points per game, ranking 137th in possessions per game with 66.9. They struggled with shooting, finishing 351st in field goal percentage at 41% and 350th in effective field goal percentage at 47%. The Jaspers made 7.3 three-pointers per game on 23.1 attempts, shooting 31% from beyond the arc, placing 333rd in three-point percentage.

Manhattan returns two key guards: Shaquil Bender and Jaden Winston. Bender averaged 13.8 points per game last season, while Winston contributed 9.3 points and 5 assists per game. Both will be crucial for the Jaspers’ offensive improvement this season.

Last season, the Jaspers struggled defensively, allowing 75.8 points per game, which ranked 268th in the nation. Opponents shot 37.7% from beyond the arc against them, placing Manhattan 453rd in 3-point defense. However, they were more disciplined in other areas, allowing just 15.9 free throws per game, ranking 65th nationally.

Manhattan averaged 7.5 steals per game, ranking 78th, but were less effective in blocking shots, averaging 2.9 per game, which was 262nd in the country.

Do the Terrapins Have a Shot at a Home Win?

Maryland Terrapins Records

Maryland finished last season with a 16-17 overall record, including an 8-14 mark in Big Ten play. At home, they posted a 12-7 record, with an average scoring margin of +8.9 points per game. On the road, they went 4-10, losing by an average of 4.6 points per game.

Against the spread, the Terrapins were 13-20, and they had a 12-7 record when favored. They were favored in 19 games, going 7-12 ATS. As underdogs, they were 4-10 straight-up and 6-8 ATS. Their average over/under line was 135.6 points, and they had a 12-21 O/U record, with their games averaging 134.9 points per contest.

Maryland Terrapins Offense Stats

Maryland averaged 69 points per game last season, ranking 60th in possessions per game with 64.9. Their shooting percentages were a concern, as they finished 361st in field goal percentage (41%) and 373rd in effective field goal percentage (46%). They made 6.1 three-pointers per game, shooting 28% from beyond the arc, which ranked 385th.

The Terrapins were 33rd in free throws made per game, averaging 16.5. They attempted 21.1 threes per game, placing 215th in attempts. Inside the arc, they shot 48% on two-pointers, ranking 307th.

Maryland Terrapins Top Returning Offensive Players

Selton Miguel returns after averaging 14.9 points, 2.2 assists, and 3.2 rebounds in 31 games last season. Julian Reese also returns, having averaged 13.7 points and 9.5 rebounds in 32 games.

Maryland was one of the better defensive teams in the nation last season, allowing just 65.9 points per game, which ranked 28th in the country. However, they were more vulnerable from beyond the arc, where opponents shot 31.7% against them, ranking 173rd nationally.

The Terrapins averaged 6.6 steals per game, ranking 170th in the nation, and allowed 18.5 free throws per game, placing them 178th. They were also strong in blocking shots, averaging 4.5 per game, which ranked 46th nationally.