The Stetson Hatters (4-16, 0-5 Asun) will try to snap their five-game losing streak when they square off with the NJIT Highlanders (15-5, 3-2 Asun) at Edmunds Center. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 24, 2019.
NJIT Highlanders vs. Stetson Hatters Free Prediction
In the Highlanders’ last contest, they beat the North Florida Ospreys, 76-72. The Highlanders made 18 of their 24 free throws (75.0 percent) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 34.2 (above their season average of 22.5). With 24 points on 9-for-19 shooting, Abdul Lewis was the top scorer from either team.
The Hatters were blown out by the FGCU Eagles in their last outing, 87-65. FGCU’s turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Stetson. The Eagles had a rate of 8.7 (better than their season average of 19.2), while the Hatters posted a mark of 20.9 (above their season average of 16.2). With 11 points and five rebounds, Keith Matthews put together a good performance for Stetson.
Stetson might struggle to find the bottom of the net as they battle against one of the country’s best defenses. NJIT currently ranks 62nd in defensive efficiency, while the Hatters rank 315th in offensive efficiency.
After the Hatters won both matchups against the Highlanders last season, these teams will clash for the first time this year. In the last matchup, Stetson won 84-80. The Hatters’ turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Highlanders. Stetson had a rate of 12.5, while NJIT posted a mark of 14.5.
NJIT Highlanders at Stetson Hatters Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – NJIT, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Stetson ranks 96th in assists per game (14.3) while NJIT ranks 247th (10.6).
The Highlanders rank 146th in rebounds per game (35.5) while the Hatters rank 264th in rebounds allowed per game (39.8).
NJIT ranks 75th in steals per game (7.0) while Stetson ranks 147th in steals allowed per game (7.1).
The Hatters rank 100th in blocks per game (3.4) while the Highlanders rank 114th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
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The Highlanders’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.6, down from 3.7 for the season.
During their last five games, the Hatters have scored an average of 65.6 points per game (4.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 80.6 points per game (0.3 above their season average).
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