The Manhattan Jaspers (1-0) will be at home in Draddy Gymnasium when they challenge the Albany Great Danes (1-1). The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 16, 2019.
Albany Great Danes at Manhattan Jaspers Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Jaspers beat the Delaware State Hornets 85-74, while the Great Danes dismantled the Canisius Golden Griffins 83-57.
Albany dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had an absurd effective field goal percentage of 0.627 and an offensive rebounding percentage of 27.3. Canisius was 0.379 and 22.2, respectively, for those same stats. The Jaspers, on the other hand, had a much better turnover percentage (16.6 vs. 29.0) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (28.9 vs. 20.7). Christian Hinckson played a key role for Manhattan with 10 points and eight rebounds. Malachi De Sousa, meanwhile led the way for Albany, recording 10 points and 10 rebounds.
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when a pair of the country’s slowest-paced teams clash. Manhattan ranks 351st in possessions per game (63.0) and Albany is 266th (67.6) since the 2018-19 season. Furthermore, the Great Danes rank 311th in turnover percentage (21.0 percent), while the Jaspers rank seventh in opponents’ turnover percentage (24.1 percent).
Albany Great Danes vs. Manhattan Jaspers Odds Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Albany, ATS Winner – Albany, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Manhattan ranks 86th in assists allowed per game (12.2) while Albany ranks 236th (14.4).
- The Great Danes rank 251st in rebounds per game (33.8) while the Jaspers rank 314th (31.2).
- Manhattan ranks 228th in blocks per game (2.5) while Albany ranks 236th (2.4).
- The Jaspers rank 69th in steals per game (7.2) while the Great Danes rank 171st in steals allowed per game (6.5).
- Manhattan ranks 36th in three pointers allowed per game (19.5) while Albany ranks 133rd (21.8).
