The NJIT Highlanders (22-12) will be 1.5-point favorites in the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament at Wellness and Events Center when they meet the Hampton Pirates (17-16). The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 155 points and action starts at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 28, 2019.
Hampton Pirates vs. NJIT Highlanders ATS Odds
Both teams beat their last opponent. The Highlanders defeated the Quinnipiac Bobcats 92-81, while the Pirates beat the Charleston Southern Buccaneers 73-67.
The Pirates made 23 of their 25 free throws (92.0 percent) and held the Buccaneers to an effective field goal percentage of 0.408 (below their season average of 0.508). The Highlanders, meanwhile, knocked down 20 of their 26 free throws (76.9 percent) and had a turnover percentage of 6.6 (better than their season average of 16.4). Zach Cooks was a key piece for NJIT with 34 points and six rebounds. Trevond Barnes led the way for Hampton, finishing with 13 points and 13 rebounds.
The aggressive NJIT offense might be living from the foul line in this contest. The Highlanders rank 32nd in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.281, while Hampton ranks 242nd in FTA rate allowed (0.246).
Hampton Pirates vs. NJIT Highlanders Free Pick
Free Basketball Tip: SU Winner – NJIT, ATS Winner – NJIT, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Hampton ranks 31st in rebounds per game (38.6) while NJIT ranks 240th (33.6).
- The Pirates rank 10th in steals allowed per game (4.8) while the Highlanders rank 69th (5.6).
- Hampton blocks 3.4 opponent shots per game, which ranks 122nd in the country. NJIT ranks 144th in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
- The Pirates rank 102nd in assists per game (14.1) while the Highlanders rank 276th (10.8).
- Hampton ranks 83rd in three pointers attempted per game (24.3) while NJIT ranks 246th (20.3).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Highlanders have scored an average of 71.6 points per game (1.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 75.0 points per game (6.8 above their season average).
- The Pirates’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.6, up from 5.1 for the season.