1.1* Free Play ESPNU #LoyolaMD vs. #Manhattan

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Loyola MD -1.5 1.1* FREE PLAY
This is an interesting match up of the two teams picked to finished 1st and 2nd in the MAAC. I like MD who was picked to finish first to win this game for a few different reasons despite Manhattan playing better of late. First things first, Manhattan Jaspers rely too much on the three point game shooting over 40% of their shots from there. Loyola MD is really good in 3 point defense allowing 28.8% on the season. Manhattan has also had a problem getting defensive rebounds which has cost them games because they are leading to a lot of fouls. Loyola MD will give them issues here as they are ranked 14th in the nation with a 38.8% rebound rate. They are also getting to the FT line more than their opponents while Manhattan is -10 FTA per game and has allowed their opponents to get to the FT line 35.7 times per game in their last 5 games combined.