NJIT Highlanders vs. Lipscomb Bisons Betting Prediction 02/25/19

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The Lipscomb Bisons (21-6, 12-2 Asun) wrap up their home schedule at Allen Arena against the NJIT Highlanders (20-9, 8-6 Asun). Action begins at 7:30 p.m. ET on Monday, February 25, 2019.

NJIT Highlanders at Lipscomb Bisons Betting Odds

In their last contest, the Bisons were beaten by the FGCU Eagles, 67-61, while the Highlanders defeated the Jacksonville Dolphins, 77-73.

The Highlanders made 12 of their 17 free throws (70.6 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.613 (above their season average of 0.504). Lipscomb, meanwhile, had a much better turnover percentage (12.7 vs. 18.7). Lipscomb’s Kenny Cooper had a solid performance, putting up 13 points. Zach Cooks played a key role for NJIT with 24 points and 13 rebounds.

In their first matchup this season, Rob Marberry led the Bisons to a 70-52 win. He scored a game-high 23 points. Lipscomb’s 0.552 effective field goal percentage was its biggest advantage over NJIT, who had a mark of 0.418.

This battle pits one of the nation’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses as Lipscomb ranks 47th in offensive efficiency and NJIT is 49th in defensive efficiency. Furthermore, the Highlanders rank 334th in offensive rebounding percentage (22.4 percent), while the Bisons rank ninth in defensive rebounding percentage (77.3 percent).

NJIT vs. Lipscomb Betting Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Lipscomb, ATS Winner – Lipscomb, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Lipscomb ranks 10th in assists per game (17.3) while NJIT ranks 248th (11.1).
  • The Bisons rank 27th in steals per game (7.9) while the Highlanders rank 106th (6.6).
  • NJIT ranks 158th in blocks per game (2.8) while Lipscomb ranks 164th in blocks allowed per game (4.1).
  • The Bisons rank 42nd in rebounds per game (38.2) while the Highlanders rank 193rd in rebounds allowed per game (35.8).
  • Lipscomb ranks 119th in three pointers attempted per game (23.1) while NJIT ranks 225th (20.4).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Bisons have scored an average of 77.6 points per game (6.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.0 points per game (0.8 below their season average).
  • The Highlanders’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.0, down from 3.4 for the season.