Marist Red Foxes vs Manhattan Jaspers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/8/24
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Red Foxes versus the Jaspers? Tip off is at at 2:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Draddy Gymnasium in Riverdale, NY. Marist is favored by -1.5 in this Metro Atlantic Athletic conference contest against Manhattan. The game’s over/under currently sits at 138.5 points.
MARIST RED FOXES VS MANHATTAN JASPERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Manhattan Jaspers +1.5
This game will be played at Draddy Gymnasium at 2:00 ET on Sunday, December 8th.
WHY BET THE MANHATTAN JASPERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Jaspers.
- Not only will Manhattan pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 138.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Will the Red Foxes Make it Happen on the Road?
Marist Red Foxes Recent Game/Games
Marist improved to 5-2 on the season with a 53-50 win over Mount St. Mary’s on Friday. The Red Foxes were -5.5 favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread. The game total of 103 points fell well short of the O/U line of 135.5.
Marist led 31-29 at halftime and held Mount St. Mary’s to 21 points in the 2nd half while scoring 22 points of their own.
Marist’s offense struggled in their last game, managing just 53 points with a field goal percentage of 40.7%. They hit 7 of 23 from beyond the arc, shooting 30.4% from three-point range, and went 2 for 4 from the free-throw line.
Josh Pascarelli led the Red Foxes with 13 points, despite shooting 1 for 7 from three and 35.3% overall. Jackson Price and Dallas Hobbs added 11 points each, with Hobbs hitting just 4 of 17 from the field.
Marist’s defense was strong, holding their opponent to just 50 points on 40% shooting from the field. They allowed 22 made field goals on 54 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Marist gave up 7 threes on 23 attempts, a 30% shooting rate. They sent their opponent to the free-throw line only 4 times, where they made 2 free throws.
Is a Home Win Possible for the Jaspers?
Manhattan Jaspers Recent Game/Games
Manhattan improved to 3-4 on the season with a 70-67 home win over Saint Peter’s on Friday, December 6th. The Jaspers were +9.5 underdogs going into the game and covered the spread with the victory.
After trailing 38-35 at halftime, Manhattan’s defense stepped up in the 2nd half, allowing just 29 points while scoring 35 of their own. The total points for the game ended at 137, just over the O/U line of 134.5.
Manhattan’s offense was led by Armoni Zeigler, who put up 18 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 61.5% from the field and hitting his only three-point attempt. Fraser Roxburgh added 17 points, connecting on 2 of 6 from deep, while Will Sydnor contributed 16 points, shooting 63.6% overall and 40% from beyond the arc.
The Jaspers shot just 19.2% from three-point range as a team, making 5 of 26 attempts, but hit 55.6% of their two-point shots. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 40.3% and an effective field goal percentage of 45.2%, while also grabbing 13 offensive rebounds and dishing out 12 assists.
Manhattan’s defense held their opponent to 67 points on 40% shooting from the field. The Jaspers allowed 20 two-point baskets on 36 attempts, a 55% success rate for the opposing team.
From beyond the arc, Manhattan’s defense limited their opponent to just 5 made threes on 26 attempts, a 19% shooting performance. The Jaspers also sent the other team to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 15 free throws, shooting 71%.