Manhattan Jaspers vs Virginia Cavaliers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/26/24
The Jaspers and Cavaliers are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ACCN. The Cavaliers will host the game at John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, VA. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 127.5 points, with Virginia being favored by -17 over Manhattan.
MANHATTAN JASPERS VS VIRGINIA CAVALIERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Manhattan Jaspers +17
This game will be played at John Paul Jones Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, November 26th.
WHY BET THE MANHATTAN JASPERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Cavaliers.
- Even though we have Virginia winning straight-up, we like Manhattan at +17.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 127.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Do the Jaspers Have What it Takes on the Road?
Manhattan Jaspers Recent Game/Games
Manhattan edged out Army 80-79 on Friday, November 22nd, in a home game where they entered as +1.5 point underdogs. Not only did they pull off the win, but they also covered the spread.
The Jaspers led 39-38 at halftime and matched Army’s 41 points in the 2nd half. The combined points of 159 went over the pre-game O/U line of 139.
Jalen Rucker led the Jaspers with 20 points, hitting 4 of 7 from deep (57.1%), while Jaden Winston added 17 points and 5 assists. AJ Allenspach was a force inside, shooting 6 of 7 from the field and grabbing 13 rebounds.
Manhattan shot 44.3% overall, with an effective field goal percentage of 50%. They connected on 33.3% of their threes (8/24) and hit 76.9% from the free-throw line. The Jaspers also dished out 18 assists and pulled down 10 offensive rebounds.
Manhattan’s defense gave up 79 points, with their opponents shooting 44% from the field, connecting on 31 of 70 attempts.
Inside the arc, the Jaspers allowed 23 of 46 shooting (50%), while their opponents hit 8 of 24 three-pointers (33%).
Is It the Cavaliers Game to Lose at Home?
Virginia Cavaliers Recent Game/Games
Virginia’s season took a hit with an 80-55 home loss to St. John’s on Friday. Entering the game as +10.5 point underdogs, the Cavaliers not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.
After trailing 39-26 at halftime, Virginia couldn’t turn things around in the 2nd half, scoring 29 points while allowing 41. The game’s total points reached 135, surpassing the O/U line of 127.5.
Virginia’s offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 55 points on 40% shooting from the field. They hit 32.1% of their threes, going 9-for-28, and shot 52.9% on twos, making 9 of 17 attempts. At the free-throw line, they connected on only 10 of 18 attempts, shooting 55.6%.
RJ Luis Jr. led the Cavaliers with 18 points, hitting 50% of his shots and going 2-for-4 from deep. Kadary Richmond added 12 points on 6-for-9 shooting, while Andrew Rohde was perfect from beyond the arc, hitting both of his three-point attempts and finishing with 11 points.
Virginia’s defense gave up 80 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 40% from the field, hitting 18 of 45 shots. Inside the arc, they connected on 9 of 17 attempts, shooting 52% on two-pointers.
From beyond the arc, the opposition went 9 for 28, shooting 32% from three-point range. They also made 10 of 18 free throws, shooting 55% from the line. Virginia allowed 6 offensive rebounds in the game.