The Drexel Dragons (3-3) clash with the NJIT Highlanders (6-1) at the John A Daskalakis Center. The game is scheduled to get underway at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 28, 2018.
NJIT Highlanders vs. Drexel Dragons Free Prediction
The Highlanders come in on a high note after beating the LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds in their last matchup, 77-70. The Highlanders forced 15 turnovers, while the Blackbirds had a free throw rate of 0.246 (below their season average of 0.284). With 22 points on 6-for-11 shooting, Zach Cooks led NJIT in scoring.
The last time the Dragons played, they lost to the Bowling Green Falcons, 81-71. Bowling Green’s 32.6 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest strength over Drexel, who had a mark of 25.5. The Falcons’ mark was below their season average of 34.9. With 10 points, 10 rebounds and five assists, Alihan Demir had a solid game for Drexel.
The Highlanders won the lone contest against the Dragons last season, 65-53. NJIT’s 0.482 effective field goal percentage was its biggest strength over Drexel, who had a rate of 0.353.
Drexel could struggle to create turnovers. Dating back to last season, NJIT ranks 168th in the country at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 18.4 percent), while Drexel has forced the 29th-fewest turnovers (16.2 percent).
NJIT at Drexel Free Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
NJIT ranks 14th in steals per game (8.0) while Drexel ranks 252nd (5.3).
The Dragons rank 94th in blocks per game (3.8) while the Highlanders rank 234th in blocks allowed per game (4.2).
NJIT ranks 149th in rebounds allowed per game (34.7) while Drexel ranks 236th (36.3).
The Highlanders rank 207th in assists per game (13.0) while the Dragons rank 257th (12.4).
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