It will be a battle between Asun opponents when the NJIT Highlanders (13-4, 1-1 Asun) welcome the Lipscomb Bisons (12-4, 3-0 Asun) to the Wellness and Events Center. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 16, 2019.
Lipscomb Bisons at NJIT Highlanders ATS Prediction
The Bisons will be looking for a similar outcome after dismantling the Stetson Hatters in their last game, 95-71. The Bisons had a ridiculous offensive rebounding percentage of 38.5 (above their season average of 24.7) and had a free throw rate of 0.379 (above their season average of 0.273). Lipscomb received a boost from Rob Marberry, who was the top scorer from either team with 23 points on 9-for-14 shooting.
In the Highlanders’ last game, they were beaten by the North Alabama Lions, 61-55. North Alabama out-rebounded NJIT. The Lions had more offensive rebounds (11 vs. four), defensive rebounds (30 vs. 29) and total rebounds (41 vs. 33). San Antonio Brinson had a solid game for NJIT, leading the team in scoring with 16 points on 5-for-9 shooting.
It could be a tough matchup for NJIT on the offensive glass. The Highlanders rank 332nd in offensive rebounding percentage (23.1 percent), while Lipscomb ranks 13th in defensive rebounding percentage (76.9 percent). Moreover, the Bisons’ 39th-ranked offense (effective field goal percentage of 0.555) will square off against the Highlanders’ 36th-ranked defense (effective field goal percentage allowed of 0.460).
After splitting two games last season, these teams will battle for the first time this year. The Highlanders won the most recent game 81-77. NJIT’s 0.579 effective field goal percentage was its biggest advantage over Lipscomb, who had a rate of 0.470.
Lipscomb Bisons vs. NJIT Highlanders Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – NJIT, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Lipscomb ranks 16th in assists per game (17.4) while NJIT ranks 232nd (10.4).
The Highlanders rank 19th in steals allowed per game (4.9) while the Bisons rank 139th (7.1).
Lipscomb averages 37.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 79th in the nation. NJIT ranks 191st in rebounds allowed per game (37.1).
The Highlanders average 20.3 three pointers per game, which ranks 210th in the NCAA. The Bisons rank 224th in three pointers allowed per game (25.8).
NJIT blocks 2.6 opponent shots per game, which is ranked 138th in the country. Lipscomb ranks 146th in blocks allowed per game (4.4).
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The Bisons’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 10.0, down from 15.3 for the season.
During their last five games, the Highlanders have scored an average of 70.8 points per game (0.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.0 points per game (1.3 above their season average).
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