It will be a battle between Asun opponents when the NJIT Highlanders (16-5, 4-2 Asun) welcome the North Alabama Lions (8-14, 5-2 Asun) to the Wellness and Events Center. The game begins at 4 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 27, 2019.
North Alabama Lions at NJIT Highlanders Free Prediction
In the Lions’ last game, they topped the Kennesaw State Owls, 76-71. The Lions had a great turnover percentage of 8.8 (better than their season average of 17.5) and held the Owls to an effective field goal percentage of 0.377 (below the 0.511 mark opponents have averaged against North Alabama this season). Kendall Stafford fueled North Alabama with 17 points and 10 rebounds.
The Highlanders dismantled the Stetson Hatters in their last contest, 82-59. NJIT had an effective field goal percentage of 0.720 (above their season average of 0.499). Stetson, on the other hand, forced the Highlanders into a turnover percentage of 21.9 (above their season average of 16.3). Zach Cooks was the game’s top scorer with 16 points on 5-for-10 shooting from the field.
NJIT could have their way on defense as they battle against one of the worst offenses in the country. The Highlanders currently rank 36th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.463), while North Alabama is 342nd in effective field goal percentage (0.447).
This will be the second game of the season between these two teams. Kendarius Smith recorded 16 points and five rebounds in the first game, in which the Lions beat the Highlanders 61-55. The Lions had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (27.5 vs. 11.8) and had a much better free throw rate (0.442 vs. 0.265).
North Alabama Lions at NJIT Highlanders Free Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
NJIT ranks 148th in rebounds per game (35.5) while North Alabama ranks 257th in rebounds allowed per game (38.8).
The Lions rank 73rd in three pointers attempted per game (25.2) while the Highlanders rank 128th in three pointers allowed per game (22.1).
NJIT ranks 83rd in steals per game (6.9) while North Alabama ranks 136th in steals allowed per game (6.7).
The Highlanders rank 234th in assists per game (11.1) while the Lions rank 248th (10.5).
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The Lions’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 2.0, down from 7.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the Highlanders have scored an average of 68.4 points per game (3.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.2 points per game (0.1 above their season average).
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