The LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds (3-2) square off against the NJIT Highlanders (5-1) at the Steinberg Wellness Center. The game is scheduled to get underway at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 24, 2018.
NJIT Highlanders at LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds Free Prediction
In the Highlanders’ last matchup, they beat the Wagner Seahawks, 71-60. The Highlanders had an absurd free throw rate of 0.651 (above their season average of 0.249) and held the Seahawks to an effective field goal percentage of 0.360 (below their season average of 0.492). NJIT rallied around Zach Cooks, who was the team’s high scorer with 22 points on 7-for-14 shooting.
The Blackbirds were beaten by the Milwaukee Panthers in their last matchup, 92-87. Milwaukee made good use of their 41 trips to the free throw line, making 33 of them (80.5 percent). LIU Brooklyn, on the other hand, was 30-39 (76.9 percent). LIU Brooklyn’s Jashaun Agosto put together a good performance, leading the team in scoring with 25 points on 8-for-16 shooting.
The Highlanders won the lone game against the Blackbirds last season, 73-69. The Highlanders’ turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the Blackbirds. NJIT had a rate of 13.0, while LIU Brooklyn posted a mark of 21.0.
This contest should be a showdown of conflicting tempos. Dating back to last season, LIU Brooklyn has preferred an up-and-down style of play (43rd in possessions per game), while NJIT has been more half-court-oriented (151st in possessions per game).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
NJIT averages 8.1 steals per game, which ranks 14th in the country. LIU Brooklyn ranks 213th in steals allowed per game (6.7).
The Blackbirds rank 71st in blocks allowed per game (2.9) while the Highlanders rank 244th (4.2).
LIU Brooklyn ranks 48th in rebounds per game (38.3) while NJIT ranks 191st (35.0).
The Highlanders rank 41st in three pointers allowed per game (19.4) while the Blackbirds rank 121st (21.2).
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