The North Alabama Lions (9-11, 4-3 Asun) will be at the Wellness and Events Center to square off with the NJIT Highlanders (7-13, 4-3 Asun) in an Asun matchup. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 30, 2020.
North Alabama Lions vs. NJIT Highlanders Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Highlanders won a close one over the FGCU Eagles 56-54, while the Lions had no trouble getting past the Kennesaw State Owls 78-58.
North Alabama dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a fantastic offensive rebounding percentage of 33.3 (above their season average of 26.7) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.567 (above their season average of 0.483). Kennesaw State was 18.6 and 0.351, respectively, for those same stats. NJIT, meanwhile, out-rebounded FGCU. The Highlanders had more offensive rebounds (eight vs. three), defensive rebounds (21 vs. 19) and total rebounds (29 vs. 22). NJIT was lifted by Zach Cooks, who finished with 25 points and five rebounds. Meanwhile, C.J. Brim was a key piece for North Alabama with 11 points, eight rebounds and eight assists.
This series was highly competitive last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. In the most recent game, the Highlanders won 76-70. NJIT made good use of their 27 trips to the free throw line, making 23 of them (85.2 percent). North Alabama, meanwhile, was 17-24 (70.8 percent). This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
North Alabama Lions at NJIT Highlanders Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – North Alabama, ATS Winner – North Alabama, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- North Alabama ranks 32nd in assists allowed per game (10.4) while NJIT ranks 145th (13.0).
- The Lions rank 32nd in three pointers allowed per game (18.4) while the Highlanders rank 88th (20.5).
- North Alabama and NJIT average 5.5 steals allowed per game, which ranks 40th in the nation.
Bettings Trends:
- The Highlanders have outscored opponents by an average of 9.8 points in their last five games. For the season, NJIT has been defeated by an average of 3.9 points.
- During their last five games, the Lions have scored an average of 66.2 points per game (1.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 61.8 points per game (6.5 below their season average).
