It will be a battle between Asun opponents when the Kennesaw State Owls (4-20, 1-8 Asun) welcome the NJIT Highlanders (18-6, 6-3 Asun) to the KSU Convocation Center. The game is scheduled to start at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
NJIT Highlanders vs. Kennesaw State Owls Free Prediction
The last time the Highlanders played, they were dismantled by the Liberty Flames, 77-57. One of Liberty’s largest advantages was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 10-11 (90.9 percent), while the Highlanders were just 4-6 (66.7 percent). Abdul Lewis led NJIT in scoring with 14 points on 6-for-14 shooting.
The Owls fell to the Jacksonville Dolphins in their last matchup, 82-73. One of Jacksonville’s largest strengths was getting to the charity stripe. They made 26 trips to the line, while Kennesaw State went just six times. Tyler Hooker had a solid game for Kennesaw State, leading both teams in scoring with 22 points on 8-for-22 shooting.
This is the second game of the season between these two teams. Zach Cooks scored a game-high 19 points in the first matchup, in which the Highlanders beat the Owls 72-52. The Highlanders had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.554 vs. 0.325) and had a better turnover percentage (11.3 vs. 12.4).
The ineffective offense of Kennesaw State will square off against the stingy defense of NJIT. The Owls currently rank 348th in offensive efficiency, while the Highlanders are 44th in defensive efficiency. The Highlanders should have the edge on that end of the court.
NJIT Highlanders vs. Kennesaw State Owls Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
NJIT ranks 99th in assists allowed per game (12.5) while Kennesaw State ranks 229th (15.4).
The Owls rank 101st in rebounds per game (36.8) while the Highlanders rank 202nd in rebounds allowed per game (36.4).
NJIT averages 6.8 steals per game, which ranks 86th in the country. Kennesaw State ranks 183rd in steals allowed per game (7.6).
The Highlanders rank 209th in three pointers attempted per game (20.6) while the Owls rank 299th (13.6).
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The Highlanders’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 5.0, up from 4.0 for the season.
During their last five games, the Owls have scored an average of 71.4 points per game (8.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 80.0 points per game (3.7 above their season average).
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