The NJIT Highlanders (2-7) welcome the UMass Lowell River Hawks (5-6) to Wellness and Events Center. The Highlanders will attempt to snap their five-game losing streak. Action starts at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 11, 2019.
UMass Lowell River Hawks at NJIT Highlanders ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Highlanders fell to the UCF Knights, 78-65, while the River Hawks had no trouble getting past the St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers, 94-63.
UMass Lowell played a nearly flawless game. They had a ridiculous free throw rate of 0.444 (above their season average of 0.215) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.648 (above their season average of 0.504). St. Francis Brooklyn had marks of 0.075 and 0.433, respectively, for those same stats. NJIT, meanwhile, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 31.8 (above their season average of 25.7). Zach Cooks played well for NJIT with 26 points and 11 rebounds. UMass Lowell, meanwhile, was lifted by Christian Lutete, who recorded 25 points and nine rebounds.
The River Hawks won the sole contest between these two teams last season, 94-71. UMass Lowell’s 0.669 effective field goal percentage was its largest strength over NJIT, who had a rate of 0.468.
There’s a decent chance that UMass Lowell struggles to create turnovers. Since last season, NJIT ranks 77th in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.5 percent), while UMass Lowell has forced the 218th-most turnovers (18.4 percent).
UMass Lowell River Hawks at NJIT Highlanders Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – UMass Lowell, ATS Winner – UMass Lowell, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- UMass Lowell ranks 36th in assists per game (15.6) while NJIT ranks 230th (10.6).
- The River Hawks average 35.8 rebounds per game, which ranks 53rd in the country. The Highlanders rank 169th in rebounds allowed per game (35.8).
- NJIT averages 2.6 blocks per game, which ranks 155th in the NCAA. UMass Lowell ranks 157th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
