It will be a battle between Asun opponents when the North Alabama Lions (4-13, 1-1 Asun) welcome the NJIT Highlanders (13-3, 1-0 Asun) to Flowers Hall. The game is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 12, 2019.
NJIT Highlanders vs. North Alabama Lions ATS Prediction
In the Highlanders’ last contest, they dismantled the Kennesaw State Owls, 72-52. The Highlanders held the Owls to an effective field goal percentage of 0.325 (below their season average of 0.417) and had a turnover percentage of 11.3 (better than their season average of 15.3). With 19 points on 7-for-14 shooting, Zach Cooks was the top scorer from either team.
The Lions defeated the FGCU Eagles in their last contest, 61-56. North Alabama’s effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over FGCU. The Lions had a rate of 0.510 (above their season average of 0.445), while the Eagles posted a mark of 0.412 (below their season average of 0.520). With 11 points and 12 rebounds, Cantavio Dutreil had a solid performance for North Alabama.
North Alabama might struggle to find the bottom of the net as they battle against one of the nation’s best defenses. NJIT currently ranks 86th in defensive efficiency, while the Lions rank 337th in offensive efficiency. Ball security should be an advantage for the Highlanders. They rank 56th at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.9 percent). Conversely, the Lions force the 90th-fewest turnovers in the country (opponents’ turnover percentage of 18.0 percent).
NJIT Highlanders at North Alabama Lions ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – NJIT, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
North Alabama ranks 49th in three pointers attempted per game (26.4) while NJIT ranks 199th (20.2).
The Highlanders rank 12th in steals allowed per game (4.8) while the Lions rank 142nd (7.2).
North Alabama ranks 111th in rebounds per game (36.6) while NJIT ranks 185th in rebounds allowed per game (36.8).
Bettings Trends:
The Highlanders’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.6, down from 5.7 for the season.
During their last five games, the Lions have scored an average of 63.4 points per game (1.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 83.6 points per game (9.7 above their season average).
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