Offense meets defense when the Liberty Flames (18-5, 7-1 Asun) welcome the NJIT Highlanders (18-5, 6-2 Asun) to Vines Center. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
NJIT Highlanders vs. Liberty Flames Free Prediction
In the Highlanders’ last game, they defeated the FGCU Eagles, 66-54. The Highlanders had a superb offensive rebounding percentage of 30.6 (above their season average of 22.9), while the Eagles had a free throw rate of 0.021 (below their season average of 0.227). With 17 points on 6-for-12 shooting, Zach Cooks was NJIT’s high scorer.
The Flames were blown out by the Lipscomb Bisons in their last matchup, 79-59. Lipscomb launched 18 three pointers, making nine of them (50.0 percent), while Liberty was just 4-22 (18.2 percent). With 12 points on 5-for-16 shooting, Caleb Homesley was Liberty’s high scorer.
This matchup pits one of the country’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses. Liberty ranks 18th in offensive efficiency and NJIT is 38th in defensive efficiency. Moreover, the Highlanders, who rank 327th in offensive rebounding percentage (23.2 percent), will battle against the Flames, who rank 59th in defensive rebounding percentage (74.7 percent).
NJIT Highlanders vs. Liberty Flames Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Liberty, ATS Winner – Liberty, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Liberty ranks 33rd in three pointers allowed per game (19.1) while NJIT ranks 128th (22.1).
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The Highlanders’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 9.6, up from 5.0 for the season.
During their last five games, the Flames have scored an average of 66.4 points per game (9.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 58.0 points per game (1.9 below their season average).
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