The Liberty Flames (18-5, 7-1 Asun) and their sensational offense welcome the NJIT Highlanders (18-5, 6-2 Asun) and their stifling defense. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
NJIT Highlanders vs. Liberty Flames ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Flames were blown out by the Lipscomb Bisons, 79-59, while the Highlanders were victorious over the FGCU Eagles, 66-54.
NJIT dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a great offensive rebounding percentage of 30.6 (above their season average of 22.9) and a free throw rate of 0.161 (below their season average of 0.293). For those same stats, FGCU was 4.0 and 0.021, respectively. Liberty, on the other hand, did a terrific job of converting from the charity stripe (11-13; 84.6 percent). Caleb Homesley played well for Liberty with 12 points. NJIT rallied around Zach Cooks, who recorded 17 points.
The game should be a battle of strength against strength as the productive offense of Liberty takes on the elite defense of NJIT. The Flames rank 18th in offensive efficiency, while the Highlanders are 38th in defensive efficiency. Also, the Highlanders rank 327th in offensive rebounding percentage (23.2 percent), while the Flames rank 59th in defensive rebounding percentage (74.7 percent).
NJIT Highlanders at Liberty Flames ATS Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Liberty, ATS Winner – Liberty, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Liberty ranks 44th in assists per game (15.6) while NJIT ranks 239th (11.0).
- The Flames rank 35th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while the Highlanders rank 86th (6.1).
- The Flames rank 12th in rebounds allowed per game (30.2) while the Highlanders rank 205th (36.3).
- Liberty ranks 33rd in three pointers allowed per game (19.1) while NJIT ranks 128th (22.1).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Highlanders have scored an average of 75.4 points per game (3.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 65.8 points per game (0.9 below their season average).
- The Flames’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 8.4, down from 15.5 for the season.
