The Hofstra Pride host Manhattan on Wednesday, looking to build on their 7-3 mark against the 4-6 Jaspers in college basketball betting action at Center for Recreation & Sports.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks (including Sportsbook) had the Hofstra Pride betting line as -7-point favorites in this particular matchup earlier in the day. Also, watch for the Sportsbook over/under total value at Sportsbook.
Manhattan Jaspers vs Hofstra Pride Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Manhattan Jaspers will look to cover the spread vs the Hofstra Pride on Wednesday, as the Jaspers are 5-5 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Pride are 3-3 ATS. Manhattan is 3-6-1 against the total, while Hofstra is 4-2 versus the total betting line.
According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 177-ranked Hofstra Pride and the No. 231-rated Manhattan Jaspers in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Hofstra's No. 73-ranked scoring average of 80.1 PPG, against a Manhattan Jaspers defense rated No. 97 and allowing 68.7 PPG. The Hofstra Pride FG% has averaged 45.57% to date this season, less than the Manhattan Jaspers shooters have managed so far (46.15% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Zane Waterman scored 17 points in a futile effort to lead the Jaspers to a win (they lost 80-66 to Tulsa at Reynolds Center on Saturday).
Hofstra got 33 points from Justin Wright-Foreman en route to a 84-81 victory over Stony Brook on Tuesday at Stony Brook Sports Complex.
Next Betting Matchups
Manhattan at Seton Hall, Saturday, December 23rd
Hofstra at Villanova, Friday, December 22nd