The Duquesne Dukes (9-3) look to extend their eight-game home winning streak in a matchup against the NJIT Highlanders (11-3) at A.J. Palumbo Center. The game starts at 2 p.m. ET on Monday, December 31, 2018.
NJIT Highlanders at Duquesne Dukes Free Prediction
The Highlanders come in on a high note after barely hanging on to beat the Colgate Raiders in their last matchup, 81-78. NJIT’s 10.7 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Colgate, who had a rate of 14.5. With 21 points on 6-for-9 shooting, Reilly Walsh was the game’s high scorer.
In the Dukes’ last matchup, they were victorious over the William & Mary Tribe, 84-70. Duquesne’s 11.9 turnover percentage was their largest strength over William & Mary, who had a mark of 19.8. Austin Rotroff led Duquesne in scoring with 17 points on 6-for-7 shooting from the field.
This contest should be a matchup of contrasting styles. Duquesne has preferred an up-tempo style of play (98th in possessions per game), while NJIT has been slower-paced (254th in possessions per game). Furthermore, the Highlanders commit the 35th-fewest errors in the nation (turnover percentage of 16.3 percent), while the disruptive defense of the Dukes causes the 19th-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 24.3 percent).
NJIT Highlanders vs. Duquesne Dukes Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Duquesne ranks 68th in assists per game (15.1) while NJIT ranks 232nd (9.9).
The Dukes rank 46th in three pointers attempted per game (26.0) while the Highlanders rank 199th (19.9).
Duquesne ranks seventh in steals per game (9.5) while NJIT ranks 112th (6.5).
The Dukes rank 47th in blocks per game (4.3) while the Highlanders rank 135th (2.6).
Duquesne ranks 131st in rebounds per game (36.4) while NJIT ranks 161st in rebounds allowed per game (36.4).
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The Highlanders’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 8.6, up from 4.3 for the season.
During their last five games, the Dukes have scored an average of 76.2 points per game (0.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 72.0 points per game (1.4 above their season average).
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