It will be a showdown between two tremendous defenses when the Stony Brook Seawolves (5-3) go head-to-head with the Manhattan Jaspers (3-2) at Island Federal Credit Union Arena. Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, December 2, 2019.
Manhattan Jaspers vs. Stony Brook Seawolves Betting Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last game. The Seawolves fell to the Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens, 75-61, while the Jaspers were defeated by the Rhode Island Rams, 73-64.
Manhattan forced Rhode Island into a turnover percentage of 22.1 (above their season average of 15.3) while Stony Brook did a terrific job of making free throws (15-19; 78.9 percent). Elijah Olaniyi fueled Stony Brook with 20 points and nine rebounds. Manhattan was lifted by Tykei Greene, who put up 11 points and six rebounds.
The Seawolves won the sole game between these two teams last season, 69-62. Stony Brook was effective at getting and making free throws. The Seawolves made 34 of their 41 free throws (82.9 percent), while the Jaspers were 17-23 (73.9 percent).
Looking at effective field goal percentage, Stony Brook figures to have a substantial edge. Since last season, the Seawolves defense ranks 22nd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.460), while the Manhattan offense ranks 324th in effective field goal percentage (0.470).
Manhattan Jaspers vs. Stony Brook Seawolves Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Stony Brook, ATS Winner – Stony Brook, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Stony Brook ranks sixth in rebounds per game (40.9) while Manhattan ranks 307th (31.5).
- The Jaspers rank 75th in steals per game (7.2) while the Seawolves rank 136th in steals allowed per game (6.2).
- Manhattan ranks 276th in assists per game (11.6) while Stony Brook ranks 290th (11.3).
- The Jaspers rank 28th in three pointers allowed per game (19.3) while the Seawolves rank 245th (24.1).
- Stony Brook ranks 29th in blocks per game (4.5) while Manhattan ranks 227th (2.6).