The Wagner Seahawks (2-2) take on the NJIT Highlanders (4-1) at the Spiro Sports Center. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 20, 2018.
NJIT Highlanders at Wagner Seahawks ATS Prediction
In the Highlanders’ last game, they were topped by the Cornell Big Red, 86-73. Cornell’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over NJIT. The Big Red had a rate of 0.730 (above their season average of 0.478), while the Highlanders posted a mark of 0.509. NJIT’s Zach Cooks had a solid outing, finishing with 25 points and six rebounds.
The Seahawks were victorious over the Fairfield Stags in their last game, 79-73. Wagner won the rebounding battle. The Seahawks had 17 offensive rebounds and 47 total rebounds, while the Stags had six and 26, respectively. With 16 points and 12 rebounds, Wagner’s Romone Saunders played well.
The Seahawks won the only game against the Highlanders last season, 60-49. The Seahawks had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (34.2 vs. 28.9) and had a better turnover percentage (19.8 vs. 23.0).
Wagner figures to have the advantage on the defensive side of the ball. The Seahawks rank 61st in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.483), while NJIT is 162nd in effective field goal percentage (0.516) since last season.
NJIT vs. Wagner ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Wagner ranks 79th in blocks per game (4.0) while NJIT ranks 250th in blocks allowed per game (4.2).
The Seahawks rank 18th in rebounds per game (39.5) while the Highlanders rank 188th (35.1).
NJIT ranks 16th in steals per game (8.0) while Wagner ranks 119th (6.5).
The Highlanders rank 35th in three pointers allowed per game (19.3) while the Seahawks rank 85th (20.6).
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