Maryland vs Manhattan Prediction 11-4-24 College Basketball Picks
Manhattan (0-0) vs. Maryland (0-0)
November 4, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Maryland -24.5; Over/Under: +134
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The Manhattan Jaspers and Maryland Terrapins meet Monday in college basketball action at the XFINITY Center. Here’s a Maryland vs Manhattan Prediction. This article will include a Maryland vs Manhattan Pick.
Manhattan Jaspers Betting Preview
The Manhattan Jaspers play Fordham and Fairleigh Dickinson after this contest. Manhattan won 7 games last season and enters the second year under coach John Gallagher.
Shaquil Bender returns after averaging 13.8 points and 1.6 assists, while Brett Rumpel averaged 9.8 points and 2.6 assists. Jaden Winston averaged 5 assists per game last season, and Wesley Robinson played in 228 minutes last season. Manhattan brings back its best player from last season and many playmakers. Last year wasn’t great for Manhattan, and this program hasn’t topped 15 wins since the 2014-15 season. However, there’s potential for Manhattan this season, and a game like this is a great measuring stick contest.
Maryland Terrapins Betting Preview
The Maryland Terrapins plays Mount St. Mary’s, Florida A&M and Marquette after this. Maryland won 16 games last season and enters year 3 under coach Kevin Willard.
Julian Reese returns after averaging 13.7 points and 9.5 rebounds, while DeShawn Harris-Smith averaged 7.3 points and 2.2 assists. Jordan Geronimo averaged 3.9 rebounds last season, and Jahari Long played in 554 minutes last year. Maryland returns a handful of production from last season and added 5-star recruit Derik Queen, who was the McDonald’s All-American Game MVP. Rodney Rice also comes over from Virginia Tech, Jay Young is a transfer from Memphis and Tafara Gapare joins the Terps from Georgia Tech. Maryland isn’t getting much love in a stacked Big Ten, but there’s top tier talent on this roster and potential to be a surprise team in this conference.
Why the Maryland Terrapins will win
- Maryland has won each of its last 22 day games against non-Conference opponents at XFINITY Center.
- Manhattan has lost 10 of its last 11 day games.
- Maryland has won the first half in each of its last nine games against non-Conference opponents at XFINITY Center.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Manhattan’s last nine day games have produced a total of 135+ points.
- Four of Maryland’s last five day games against non-Conference opponents at XFINITY Center have produced a total of 140+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Maryland ranked 6th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game last season (16.6).
- Maryland ranked 8th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goals made per game last season (5.5).
- Manhattan ranked 361st among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game last season (13.2).
- Manhattan ranked 360th among Division 1 teams for opponent assists per game last season (17.0).
Maryland vs Manhattan Prediction
The Maryland Terrapins are obviously the more talented team and could win this game comfortably. Maryland is a sleeper in the Big Ten with all the returning talent and the players that were added. However, this is a thick line for a season opener, and Manhattan has some playmakers who can keep the Jaspers in this game. Shaquil Bender and Jaden Winston are two of the better players in the MAAC. I’ll take a stab with the points and the road dog.
