Manhattan Jaspers vs Saint Peter’s Peacocks Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Saint Peter's vs Manhattan NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Jersey City.

Saint Peter's vs Manhattan Prediction

The Peacocks and Jaspers are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Jaspers will host the game at Yanitelli Center in Jersey City, NJ. Saint Peter's is favored by -8 in this Metro Atlantic Athletic conference matchup the against Manhattan. The over/under for the game is set at 136 points.

Saint Peter's vs. Manhattan Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Saint Peter's Peacocks at Manhattan Jaspers
Where: Jersey City at Yanitelli Center
Date: Friday, December 6th
Betting Odds STPETE -8, STPETE -346 | MANH +270 O/U 136

Peacocks Preview: Can Saint Peter's Pull Out the Win as Road Favorites?

Saint Peter's Peacocks Recent Game/Games

Saint Peter’s evened their record at 3-3 with a 62-59 road win over Duquesne on Tuesday. Entering the game as +5 point underdogs, the Peacocks not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.

After trailing 28-26 at halftime, Saint Peter’s outscored Duquesne 36-31 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 121 fell under the O/U line of 127.5.

Peacocks Offense Breakdown

Saint Peter's struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 33.9% from the field and 31.8% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 40.7%, and they managed only 9 assists as a team.

Jahsean Corbett led the Peacocks with 15 points, hitting 2 of 3 from deep, while Halil Barre added 13 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 62.5%. The team grabbed 17 offensive rebounds and shot 78.9% from the free-throw line.

Peacocks Team Defense

Saint Peter's defense was strong, holding their opponent to just 59 points on 36% shooting. They gave up 12 two-point baskets on 33 attempts, also at 36%.

From beyond the arc, the Peacocks allowed 7 threes on 19 attempts, with the opponent shooting 36% from deep. Saint Peter's also sent them to the line 22 times, where they hit 14 free throws, shooting 63%.

Jaspers Preview: Is A Home Victory Likely for Underdog Manhattan?

Manhattan Jaspers Recent Game/Games

Manhattan fell to 2-4 on the season after an 81-77 loss to Le Moyne on Friday. The Jaspers, who were -6 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 158, surpassing the O/U line of 147.

After trailing 38-26 at halftime, Manhattan made a strong push in the 2nd half, scoring 51 points while allowing 43. Despite the effort, they couldn’t complete the comeback.

Jaspers Offense Breakdown

In their last game, the Jaspers put up 77 points despite shooting just 36.5% from the field and 25.8% from three-point range. They connected on 23 of 28 free throws, good for 82.1%, and grabbed 15 offensive rebounds.

Will Sydnor led the way with 20 points, while Ocypher Owens added 18 points and 9 rebounds. Dwayne Koroma was efficient, hitting 8 of 9 shots for 17 points, and Zek Tekin contributed 16 points and 8 assists.

Jaspers Team Defense

Despite holding their opponent to just 36% shooting from the field, the Manhattan Jaspers gave up 81 points in their last game. They allowed 15 two-point baskets on 32 attempts, a 46% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, the Jaspers' defense limited their opponent to 25% shooting, with 8 made threes on 31 attempts. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 28 times, where they converted 23 free throws at an 82% rate. Manhattan also gave up 15 offensive rebounds.

Peacocks vs Jaspers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across the Peacocks last ten road games, the team averaged 63 points per game while allowing 66. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 8-2, while going 6-4 straight-up.
In their last five games at home, the Jaspers have a straight up record of 0-5 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 62 points per game in these contests.
As the betting underdog, the Jaspers have an ATS record of 3-0 in their last three games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 2-1.
In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Peacocks have a strong straight up record of 4-1. In addition, their ATS record was 3-2 in these scenarios.