The Kennesaw State Owls (3-12) will try to put an end to their eight-game road losing streak in a matchup against the NJIT Highlanders (12-3) at Wellness and Events Center. The game starts at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 5, 2019.
Kennesaw State Owls vs. NJIT Highlanders Betting Prediction
The last time the Owls played, they defeated the Oglethorpe Stormy Petrels, 68-57. The Owls had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (47.2 vs. 15.2) and had a better free throw rate (0.220 vs. 0.157). With 25 points on 8-for-16 shooting, Tyler Hooker was the game’s leading scorer.
The Highlanders won a close one over the Colgate Raiders in their last game, 81-78. NJIT’s turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Colgate. The Highlanders had a rate of 10.7, while the Raiders posted a mark of 14.5. Reilly Walsh was the top scorer from either team with 21 points on 6-for-9 shooting from the field.
NJIT does a solid job at getting to the charity stripe. They rank 24th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.309), but Kennesaw State is among the best in the country at keeping opponents off the line (ranking 47th by allowing a FTA rate of 0.184).
After the Highlanders won both contests against the Owls last season, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. In the most recent game, NJIT won 74-71. NJIT did a terrific job of getting and making free throws (24-32; 75.0 percent). Kennesaw State, meanwhile, had a much better turnover percentage (12.7 vs. 19.7).
Kennesaw State Owls vs. NJIT Highlanders Free Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
NJIT ranks 11th in steals allowed per game (4.7) while Kennesaw State ranks 163rd (7.9).
The Highlanders rank 216th in three pointers attempted per game (19.9) while the Owls rank 274th (12.9).
Kennesaw State ranks 126th in rebounds per game (36.5) while NJIT ranks 167th in rebounds allowed per game (36.3).
The Owls rank 206th in assists per game (11.4) while the Highlanders rank 225th (10.5).
Kennesaw State blocks 3.1 opponent shots per game, which is ranked 111th in the country. NJIT ranks 124th in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
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The Owls’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 7.8, down from 13.5 for the season.
During their last five games, the Highlanders have scored an average of 72.8 points per game (matching their season average) and allowed an average of 64.2 points per game (3.9 below their season average).
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