Manhattan Jaspers vs Kentucky Wildcats Predictions

Kentucky’s home edge points to a win

The Associated Press reports that Kentucky went 22-14 last season with a 14-4 home record, while Manhattan finished 3-12 on the road and 8-13 in MAAC play. Those results make Kentucky the likely winner Tuesday in Lexington, but they don’t show that the Wildcats should cover the SPF spread of -33.5.

Manhattan has ways to resist a blowout

Kentucky averaged 13.8 points off turnovers, 13.0 second-chance points and 25.7 bench points per game last season, according to the Associated Press. That production could help the Wildcats pull away, although current rotations and starters aren’t confirmed.

Manhattan averaged 74.0 points per game, with 21.6 coming from 3-pointers and 16.2 from free throws. Perimeter scoring and free throws could help the Jaspers stay within 33.5 points, but last season’s averages alone aren’t strong enough to support an underdog bet.

The SPF prices don’t offer a supported wager

SPF lists Kentucky at -33.5 and the total at 158.5, with both the over and under priced at -110. The spread demands a 34-point Kentucky win, while the available evidence contains no confirmed lineup or current pace information. Pass on both the spread and total. A moneyline price is unavailable.