The NJIT Highlanders (6-1) will travel to the John A Daskalakis Center to meet the Drexel Dragons (3-3). The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 28, 2018.
NJIT Highlanders vs. Drexel Dragons ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Dragons were beaten by the Bowling Green Falcons, 81-71, while the Highlanders defeated the LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds, 77-70.
NJIT played a nearly perfect game. They had a turnover percentage of 12.6 (better than their season average of 15.6) and a free throw rate of 0.288 (matching their season average). LIU Brooklyn was 18.7 and 0.246, respectively, for those same stats. Drexel, on the other hand, did an excellent job of making free throws (13-18; 72.2 percent). Alihan Demir had a good performance for Drexel with 10 points, 10 rebounds and five assists. NJIT was led by Zach Cooks, who contributed 22 points and five rebounds.
The Highlanders won the lone game between these two teams last season, 65-53. NJIT had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.482 vs. 0.353). Drexel, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (38.3 vs. 27.3).
Drexel could struggle to create turnovers. Dating back to last season, NJIT ranks 168th in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 18.4 percent), while Drexel has forced the 29th-fewest turnovers (16.2 percent).
NJIT Highlanders vs. Drexel Dragons ATS Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Drexel, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- NJIT ranks 14th in steals per game (8.0) while Drexel ranks 252nd (5.3).
- The Highlanders rank 207th in assists per game (13.0) while the Dragons rank 257th (12.4).
- The Dragons average 3.8 blocks per game, which ranks 94th in the nation. The Highlanders rank 234th in blocks allowed per game (4.2).
- NJIT ranks 149th in rebounds allowed per game (34.7) while Drexel ranks 236th (36.3).
