The Quinnipiac Bobcats (5-6) will be at Draddy Gymnasium to clash with the Manhattan Jaspers (2-10) in a MAAC matchup. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 3, 2019.
Quinnipiac Bobcats vs. Manhattan Jaspers Betting Odds
Both teams lost in their last game. The Jaspers lost to the Elon Phoenix, 62-56, while the Bobcats lost big to the ninth-ranked Villanova Wildcats, 86-53.
Quinnipiac had a better free throw rate (0.179 vs. 0.147) while Manhattan had a much better turnover percentage (14.8 vs. 25.4). Thomas Capuano fueled Manhattan with 10 points and eight rebounds. Meanwhile, Cameron Young had a good outing for Quinnipiac, finishing with 18 points.
This series was highly contested last year, as the teams split their two games last season. In the most recent contest, the Jaspers won 92-86. The Jaspers’ 11.0 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Bobcats, who had a mark of 16.6. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
Half-court execution will be at a premium when two of the country’s slowest-paced teams square off. Manhattan currently ranks 344th in possessions per game (64.2) and Quinnipiac is 281st (67.9).
Quinnipiac Bobcats vs. Manhattan Jaspers Free Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Quinnipiac, ATS Winner – Quinnipiac, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Quinnipiac ranks 19th in three pointers attempted per game (28.3) while Manhattan ranks 222nd (19.3).
- The Jaspers rank 45th in steals per game (7.8) while the Bobcats rank 137th (5.9).
- Quinnipiac ranks 158th in rebounds per game (35.5) while Manhattan ranks 235th (32.1).
Bettings Trends:
- The Bobcats’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 8.0, up from 2.0 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Jaspers have scored an average of 54.0 points per game (0.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 57.4 points per game (7.0 below their season average).
