The FGCU Eagles (8-14, 3-4 Asun) will be at the Wellness and Events Center to take on the NJIT Highlanders (17-5, 5-2 Asun) in an Asun matchup. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 30, 2019.
FGCU Eagles at NJIT Highlanders Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Highlanders defeated the North Alabama Lions 76-70, while the Eagles beat the North Florida Ospreys 88-80.
FGCU dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a great free throw rate of 0.250 (above their season average of 0.226) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 30.0 (above their season average of 27.0). For those same stats, North Florida was 0.103 and 25.0, respectively. NJIT, meanwhile, made good use of their 27 trips to the charity stripe, converting on 23 of them (85.2 percent). North Alabama was 17-24 (70.8 percent). Abdul Lewis played a key role for NJIT with 17 points, 13 rebounds and five assists. Meanwhile, FGCU was lifted by Schadrac Casimir, who recorded 33 points.
The Eagles dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the last matchup, FGCU won 75-70. One of FGCU’s largest strengths was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 17-20 (85.0 percent), while the Highlanders were just 11-19 (57.9 percent). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
NJIT does a great job at getting to the charity stripe. They rank 19th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.293), but FGCU is among the best in the NCAA at keeping opponents off the line (ranking 43rd by allowing a FTA rate of 0.185). Moreover, the 270th-ranked offense of the Eagles (offensive efficiency of 101.1) will face off against the 42nd-ranked defense of the Highlanders (defensive efficiency of 95.2).
FGCU Eagles vs. NJIT Highlanders ATS Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – NJIT, ATS Winner – NJIT, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- NJIT ranks 84th in assists allowed per game (12.3) while FGCU ranks 250th (17.0).
- The Highlanders rank 88th in steals per game (6.8) while the Eagles rank 145th in steals allowed per game (6.9).
- FGCU averages 3.7 blocks per game, which ranks 81st in the country. NJIT ranks 112th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
- The Highlanders rank 129th in three pointers allowed per game (22.0) while the Eagles rank 228th (24.7).
- NJIT ranks 149th in rebounds per game (35.6) while FGCU ranks 244th (33.3).
Bettings Trends:
- The Eagles have outscored opponents by an average of 2.8 points in their last five games. For the season, FGCU has been defeated by an average of 4.4 points.
- During their last five games, the Highlanders have scored an average of 72.6 points per game (0.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 69.0 points per game (1.8 above their season average).
