The NJIT Highlanders (2-3) will travel to the Paul Bailey Pizzitola Sports Center to challenge the Brown Bears (3-1). The game begins at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 23, 2019.
NJIT Highlanders vs. Brown Bears Betting Odds
Both teams fell in their last outing. The Bears were blown out by the Sacred Heart Pioneers, 84-63, while the Highlanders lost a tough one against the Binghamton Bearcats, 77-75.
NJIT had a turnover percentage of 8.0 (better than their season average of 15.2) while Brown had a better turnover percentage (20.1 vs. 20.3). Brown received a boost from Tamenang Choh, who put up 12 points, eight rebounds and six assists. Meanwhile, San Antonio Brinson led the way for NJIT, putting up 22 points and 11 rebounds.
The Highlanders won the sole game between these two teams last season, 63-60. NJIT’s effective field goal percentage was its biggest advantage over Brown. The Highlanders had a rate of 0.550 while the Bears posted a mark of 0.420.
It will be a battle of conflicting styles as the fast-paced Bears will look to push the slower-paced Highlanders. Since last season, the Bears rank 61st in possessions per game while the Highlanders are 234th.
NJIT Highlanders vs. Brown Bears Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Brown, ATS Winner – Brown, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Brown ranks 116th in rebounds per game (36.6) while NJIT ranks 257th (33.6).
- The Bears average 3.8 blocks per game, which ranks 97th in the nation. The Highlanders rank 167th in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
- NJIT averages 6.1 steals per game, which ranks 162nd in the nation. Brown ranks 220th in steals allowed per game (6.9).
- The Bears rank 120th in three pointers attempted per game (23.4) while the Highlanders rank 232nd (20.6).
- Brown ranks 182nd in assists per game (13.0) while NJIT ranks 294th (10.8).
