Jacksonville Dolphins at NJIT Highlanders Free Prediction 02/08/20

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The Jacksonville Dolphins (11-14, 4-6 Asun) will be at the Wellness and Events Center to challenge the NJIT Highlanders (7-15, 4-5 Asun) in an Asun matchup. Action begins at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 8, 2020.

Jacksonville Dolphins vs. NJIT Highlanders Betting Odds

Both teams lost in their last contest. The Highlanders fell to the North Florida Ospreys, 82-75, while the Dolphins were defeated by the Liberty Flames, 71-62.

Jacksonville had a better free throw rate (0.176 vs. 0.119) while NJIT had a turnover percentage of 9.4 (better than their season average of 14.9). NJIT’s Souleymane Diakite played well, finishing with 13 points and 15 rebounds. Meanwhile, Jacksonville rallied around Kevin Norman, who finished with 16 points.

In their first matchup this season, David Bell led the Dolphins to a 68-52 victory. He registered a double-double with 18 points and 11 rebounds. Jacksonville’s 0.196 free throw rate was their largest advantage over NJIT, who had a mark of 0.086.

NJIT should be expected to protect the ball well in this contest. NJIT ranks 43rd in the country at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.8 percent), while Jacksonville forces the sixth-fewest turnovers (15.7 percent). Additionally, the 53rd-ranked defense of the Dolphins (effective field goal percentage allowed of 0.460) will clash against the 316th-ranked offense of the Highlanders (effective field goal percentage of 0.463).

Jacksonville at NJIT Pick

Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – NJIT, ATS Winner – NJIT, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Jacksonville ranks 62nd in rebounds per game (38.4) while NJIT ranks 231st (33.7).
  • The Dolphins rank 182nd in three pointers attempted per game (21.1) while the Highlanders rank 228th (19.4).
  • The Dolphins rank 36th in assists allowed per game (10.6) while the Highlanders rank 156th (13.1).
  • NJIT ranks 33rd in steals allowed per game (5.3) while Jacksonville ranks 128th (6.7).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Dolphins have scored an average of 76.0 points per game (9.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 73.2 points per game (6.8 above their season average).
  • The Highlanders have outscored opponents by an average of 1.6 points in their last five games. On the season, NJIT has been defeated by an average of 4.0 points.