The Fordham Rams (7-2) look to prolong their six-game home winning streak in a matchup against the NJIT Highlanders (9-2) at Rose Hill Gym. The game gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 11, 2018.
NJIT Highlanders at Fordham Rams Free Prediction
In the Highlanders’ last matchup, they topped the Colgate Raiders, 81-78. NJIT’s turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Colgate. The Highlanders had a rate of 10.7, while the Raiders posted a mark of 14.5. With 21 points on 6-for-9 shooting, Reilly Walsh was the game’s leading scorer.
The Rams had no trouble getting past the City College of New York Beavers in their last outing, 106-58. The Rams had a much better turnover percentage (6.5 vs. 27.9) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (33.3 vs. 16.7). With 18 points, Fordham’s Nick Honor had a solid performance.
Fordham appears to have the advantage on the defensive side of the ball. Since last season, the Rams rank 43rd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.509), while NJIT is 184th in effective field goal percentage (0.514). Also, the Highlanders rank 18th in turnover percentage (17.9 percent), while the Rams rank 57th in opponents’ turnover percentage (21.3 percent).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Fordham ranks 31st in three pointers attempted per game (25.7) while NJIT ranks 224th (21.2).
The Rams rank first in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while the Highlanders rank 146th (4.1).
Fordham ranks 187th in assists per game (13.3) while NJIT ranks 261st (12.8).
The Highlanders rank seventh in steals allowed per game (5.7) while the Rams rank 71st (5.8).
Fordham ranks 162nd in rebounds per game (30.1) while NJIT ranks 208th in rebounds allowed per game (35.1).
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