The Manhattan Jaspers and Virginia Cavaliers meet Tuesday in college basketball action at the John Paul Jones Arena. Here’s a Virginia vs Manhattan Prediction. This article will include a Virginia vs Manhattan Pick.
Manhattan Jaspers Betting Preview
The Manhattan Jaspers lost to Fairleigh Dickinson, beat Army, and they play Le Moyne, Saint Peter’s, and Marist next. The Manhattan Jaspers are averaging 75.4 points on 42.5 percent shooting and allowing 78 points on 44.2 percent shooting. Will Sydnor is averaging 15.4 points and 6.6 rebounds, while Shaquil Bender is averaging 14.8 points and 4.6 rebounds. Devin Dinkins is the third double-digit scorer and Jaden Winston is grabbing 3.8 rebounds. The Manhattan Jaspers are shooting 34.8 percent from beyond the arc and 75 percent from the free throw line. The Manhattan Jaspers are allowing 39.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.2 rebounds per game.
Virginia Cavaliers Betting Preview
The Virginia Cavaliers lost to Tennessee and St. John’s, and they play Holy Cross, Florida, and SMU next. The Virginia Cavaliers are averaging 58.8 points on 43 percent shooting and allowing 61 points on 38.7 percent shooting. Isaac McKneely is averaging 12.4 points and 3.4 rebounds, while Elijah Saunders is averaging 9.2 points and 0.6 assists. Jacob Cofie is dishing 1.4 assists and Andrew Rohde is grabbing 2.3 rebounds. The Virginia Cavaliers are shooting 38.9 percent from beyond the arc and 67.6 percent from the free throw line. The Virginia Cavaliers are allowing 33.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29.6 rebounds per game.
Why the Virginia Cavaliers will win
- Virginia has won each of its last 14 night games against non-conference opponents at John Paul Jones Arena.
- Manhattan has lost each of its last five road games against non-conference opponents.
- Virginia has won the first half in 13 of its last 14 night games against non-conference opponents at John Paul Jones Arena.
Virginia vs Manhattan Prediction
The Virginia Cavaliers are getting the benefit of the doubt because they’re Virginia, but they’ve been shaky out of the gate and are coming off two losses where the offense couldn’t get going. Manhattan has two wins in its last three games as an underdog and has some scoring depth that could give the Cavs some fits. Yes, Virginia should win, but this line is a bit steep given Virginia’s scoring issues. Give me the Jasper’s and the points.