The Manhattan Jaspers (2-0) will travel to the Pete Hanna Center to meet the Samford Bulldogs (2-3). Action starts at 7:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 19, 2019.
Manhattan Jaspers vs. Samford Bulldogs ATS Odds
In their last game, the Bulldogs were beaten by the North Alabama Lions, 61-55, while the Jaspers beat the Albany Great Danes, 57-51.
Manhattan played a nearly perfect game. They had an effective field goal percentage of 0.418 and a turnover percentage of 13.6. Albany was 0.330 and 16.2, respectively, for those same stats. Samford, meanwhile, had a free throw rate of 0.196 (above their season average of 0.158). Samford’s Robert Allen had a good outing, recording 17 points and 12 rebounds. Manhattan, meanwhile, was lifted by Tykei Greene, who finished with 17 points and nine rebounds.
It will be a matchup of contrasting paces as the fast-breaking Bulldogs will look to push the more methodical Jaspers. Dating back to last season, the Bulldogs rank 40th in possessions per game while the Jaspers are 348th. Additionally, the Jaspers, who rank 289th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.204), will face off against the Bulldogs, who rank 59th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.195).
Manhattan vs. Samford Odds Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Samford, ATS Winner – Manhattan, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Manhattan ranks 37th in three pointers allowed per game (19.7) while Samford ranks 323rd (28.4).
- The Jaspers average 7.1 steals per game, which ranks 74th in the country. The Bulldogs rank 210th in steals allowed per game (6.8).
- Samford averages 3.8 blocks per game, which is ranked 102nd in the country. Manhattan ranks 189th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
- The Bulldogs rank 54th in rebounds per game (38.1) while the Jaspers rank 314th (31.5).
- Manhattan ranks 86th in assists allowed per game (12.1) while Samford ranks 239th (14.4).
