Manhattan vs Virginia Picks and Prediction – 11/27/2024

On Tuesday, the Manhattan Jaspers (3-2) face off against the Virginia Cavaliers (3-2) at John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, Virginia. Get ready for the college basketball season with our college basketball picks.

Virginia comes into this matchup on a two-game losing streak, but has won three of their first five games of the season. In their recent game against St. John's, the Virginia Cavaliers faced a challenging defeat, ending with a score of 80-55. Elijah Saunders contributed to the team's efforts by scoring 12 points during the match. Throughout the current season, Isaac McKneely has emerged as Virginia's top scorer, averaging an impressive 12.4 points per game. Following closely behind him is Elijah Saunders, who is the team's second-leading scorer, with an average of 9.2 points per contest. In terms of rebounding, Jacob Cofie stands out as the leader for Virginia, averaging 7.2 rebounds per game, showcasing his ability to secure possession for the Cavaliers. When it comes to playmaking, Andrew Rohde is at the forefront, leading the team with an average of 3.3 assists per game, helping to facilitate scoring opportunities for his teammates. As the Cavaliers look to end their current losing streak, they are preparing to host the Manhattan Jaspers in their next matchup. This season, Virginia has been struggling to put points on the board, with an average of just 58.8 points per game, highlighting the need for an offensive resurgence to become relevant.

Manhattan enters this game on a one-game winning streak and has won three of their first five games of the season. In a thrilling contest, the Manhattan Jaspers secured an 80-79 victory against Army, with standout player Jaden Winston contributing significantly by scoring 17 points. Throughout the current season, Will Sydnor has emerged as the team's top scorer, averaging an impressive 15.4 points per game. Following closely behind him is Shaquil Bender, who is making his mark as the second leading scorer with an average of 14.8 points per game. Will Sydnor is also the team's leading rebounder, pulling down an average of 6.6 rebounds per game, which showcases his all-around contributions on the court. Jaden Winston not only excels in scoring but also plays a crucial role in facilitating the Jaspers' offense, leading the team in assists with an average of 4.4 assists per game. As the Jaspers prepare to continue their winning momentum, they are set to travel to Charlottesville to take on the Virginia Cavaliers in what promises to be a challenging matchup. Overall, Manhattan's offensive performance has been solid, with the team averaging 75.4 points per game this season.

Virginia aims to maintain their perfect home record as they prepare for their next matchup, but they must enhance their offensive performance to achieve this goal. Recently, the team has struggled to put points on the board, and if this trend continues, it could lead to more losses than victories in the long run. Conversely, Manhattan is on the hunt for their inaugural road win of the season and intends to rely heavily on their defense to secure a strong showing in this challenging environment. Final Score Prediction, Virginia Cavaliers win and cover 75-53.