Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers vs Manhattan Jaspers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/10/25
Planning on watching today’s Mountaineers and Jaspers game? Catch the action at Draddy Gymnasium in Riverdale, NY, as the Jaspers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 151.5 points, and Manhattan is favored by -1.5 vs. Mount St. Mary’s in a Metro Atlantic Athletic conference matchup.
MOUNT ST. MARY’S MOUNTAINEERS VS MANHATTAN JASPERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Manhattan Jaspers -1.5
This game will be played at Draddy Gymnasium at 7:00 ET on Friday, January 10th.
WHY BET THE MANHATTAN JASPERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 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 151.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Can the Mountaineers Pull the Upset on the Road?
Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers Recent Game/Games
Mount St. Mary’s improved to 8-5 on the season with a 68-62 win over Niagara on Sunday. The Mountaineers, who were -5 point favorites, covered the spread at home. The game’s total points of 130 fell short of the 136.5 O/U line.
Mount St. Mary’s came back strong in the 2nd half, outscoring Niagara 42-25 after trailing 37-26 at halftime.
Mount St. Mary’s put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 47.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.5%. They connected on 9 of 19 three-point attempts, shooting 47.4% from deep, and hit 75% of their free throws (15/20). Offensive rebounding was minimal, with just 2 boards on that end, but they dished out 15 assists as a team.
Jahari Williamson led the way with 15 points, hitting 5 of 7 threes for a 71.4% mark from beyond the arc. Zion Russell and Carmelo Pacheco each added 14 points, with Pacheco making 4 of 8 threes and Russell shooting 66.7% overall. Arlandus Keyes was perfect from deep, hitting all 3 of his attempts and finishing with 11 points and 6 rebounds.
Despite giving up 62 points, Mount St. Mary’s defense allowed their opponent to shoot 47% from the field, with 22 made baskets on 46 attempts. The Mountaineers gave up 13 two-pointers on 27 attempts, a 48% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, their opponent hit 9 of 19 threes, shooting 47%. Mount St. Mary’s also sent them to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 15 for 75%. The Mountaineers limited second-chance opportunities, allowing just 2 offensive rebounds.
Can the Jaspers Hold Strong at Home?
Manhattan improved to 6-6 on the season with a narrow 80-79 road win over Rider on Sunday. The Jaspers entered the game as +2 underdogs and covered the spread with the victory.
After trailing 44-37 at halftime, Manhattan turned things around in the second half, outscoring Rider 43-35. The total points for the game reached 159, surpassing the O/U line of 143.5.
In their latest game, the Jaspers put up 80 points, shooting 50% from the field and hitting 43.5% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 58.6%, and they connected on 12 of 18 free throws (66.7%).
Jay Alvarez led the way with 23 points, while Masiah Gilyard and Shaquil Bender each added 18. Bender knocked down 4 threes, shooting 50% from deep, and Zion Cruz contributed 11 points and 7 assists.
Manhattan’s defense gave up 79 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 41% from the field on 26 of 62 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 18 two-point baskets on 38 attempts, a 47% shooting rate.
From three-point range, the opposition hit 8 of 24 shots, good for 33%. The Jaspers also sent them to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 19, a 95% success rate. Manhattan allowed 14 offensive rebounds in the game.