The Army West Point Black Knights (4-5) will travel to the Wellness and Events Center to square off with the NJIT Highlanders (7-2). Action starts at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 4, 2018.
Army West Point Black Knights vs. NJIT Highlanders Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Highlanders got blown out by the Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks, 94-71, while the Black Knights edged the Fairfield Stags, 63-60.
The Black Knights had a superb free throw rate of 0.304 (above their season average of 0.113), while the Stags had a turnover percentage of 24.8 (above their season average of 14.2). NJIT, on the other hand, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 30.6 (above their season average of 23.3). NJIT rallied around Zach Cooks, who finished with 25 points and six rebounds. Meanwhile, Matt Wilson had a good game for Army West Point, recording 19 points and nine rebounds.
Second-chance points might be scarce for NJIT in this contest. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, the Highlanders rank 315th in offensive rebounding percentage (29.2 percent), while Army West Point ranks 91st in defensive rebounding percentage (73.5 percent).
Army West Point Black Knights at NJIT Highlanders Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – NJIT, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Army West Point ranks 16th in assists per game (16.9) while NJIT ranks 311th (12.8).
- The Black Knights rank 149th in rebounds per game (36.2) while the Highlanders rank 318th (34.7).
- NJIT ranks 203rd in blocks per game (3.1) while Army West Point ranks 250th (2.4).
- The Black Knights rank 25th in three pointers attempted per game (26.9) while the Highlanders rank 260th (21.2).
- NJIT ranks 12th in steals allowed per game (5.9) while Army West Point ranks 213th (6.6).
