College hoops betting interest focuses on the Manhattan Jaspers vs Saint Peter's Peacocks battle Sunday at Yanitelli Center as the Peacocks look to defend home court and cover the NCAA basketball point spread.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Manhattan Jaspers were listed as 6-point underdogs at many online sportsbooks, including the odds makers at Sportsbook.
Manhattan Jaspers vs Saint Peter's Peacocks Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Manhattan Jaspers will try to spoil to the party and cover the point spread on Sunday; they are 2-4 ATS against the betting line this season, while the Saint Peter's Peacocks are 0-2 ATS. Manhattan Jaspers are 5-1 on betting the total; Saint Peter's Peacocks are 1-1.
This game puts the Saint Peter's Peacocks, most recently No. 137 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the Manhattan Jaspers, who rate No. 258 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Saint Peter's's No. 223-ranked scoring average of 69.5 PPG, against a Manhattan Jaspers defense rated No. 254 and allowing 84.57 PPG. The Saint Peter's Peacocks FG% has averaged 40.43% to date this season, less than the Manhattan Jaspers shooters have managed so far (42.23% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Jaspers endured a 77-76 loss at the hands of the Golden Griffins on Friday, despite a 19-point effort from Zavier Turner at Draddy Gymnasium.
Saint Peter's got 17 points from Nick Griffin but lost anyway, 79-65, to Iona on Friday at Yanitelli Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Manhattan at Morgan State, Tuesday, December 6th
Saint Peter's at Houston Baptist, Wednesday, December 7th