I like Cincy but I took Manhattan +1.5.
Why?
I think Manhattan needs this game more. Marist is 11-4 in the MAAC with Rider (10-4) and Manhattan (10-5) right behind. If Manhattan lost they would drop two games behind Marist in the loss column, ground which they probably can't make up.
Rider won at Manhattan 72-68 this year but Manhattan was actually ahead in that game by 8, 55-47. The turning point was when the Jaspers leading rebounder, Dave Holmes, fouled out just halfway through the second half.
Then the two teams traded the lead over and over until Rider got ahead in the final minute.
The game was 69-68 until Rider hit a 3 point with :07 left.
I think this game will be very close with the winner ahead by 1-2.
If Manhattan's Flores can hit some shots, they'll be there at the end.
Have fun at the game, your cousin is right it should be a good one.