North Alabama Lions vs. NJIT Highlanders ATS Prediction 01/27/19

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The North Alabama Lions (8-14, 5-2 Asun) will be at the Wellness and Events Center to square off against the NJIT Highlanders (16-5, 4-2 Asun) in an Asun matchup. The game starts at 4 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 27, 2019.

North Alabama Lions at NJIT Highlanders ATS Odds

Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Highlanders won big over the Stetson Hatters 82-59, while the Lions defeated the Kennesaw State Owls 76-71.

North Alabama played a nearly flawless game. They had a superb turnover percentage of 8.8 (better than their season average of 17.5) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.458 (above their season average of 0.447). For those same stats, Kennesaw State put up marks of 12.5 and 0.377, respectively. NJIT, on the other hand, made 12 of their 22 three pointers (54.5 percent), while Stetson was just 2-17 (11.8 percent). NJIT’s Zach Cooks had a good outing, finishing with 16 points and five rebounds. North Alabama was lifted by Kendall Stafford, who contributed 17 points and 10 rebounds.

In their first matchup this year, Kendarius Smith led the Lions to a 61-55 win. He put up 16 points and five rebounds. North Alabama’s rebounding was their largest advantage. The Lions had 11 offensive rebounds and 41 total rebounds, while the Highlanders had four and 33, respectively.

NJIT could have their way on defense as they square off against one of the country’s worst offenses. The Highlanders rank 36th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.463), while North Alabama is 342nd in effective field goal percentage (0.447).

North Alabama vs. NJIT Pick

Free Prediction: SU Winner – NJIT, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • NJIT ranks 148th in rebounds per game (35.5) while North Alabama ranks 257th in rebounds allowed per game (38.8).
  • The Highlanders rank 234th in assists per game (11.1) while the Lions rank 248th (10.5).
  • The Lions average 25.2 three pointers per game, which ranks 73rd in the country. The Highlanders rank 128th in three pointers allowed per game (22.1).
  • NJIT ranks 83rd in steals per game (6.9) while North Alabama ranks 136th in steals allowed per game (6.7).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Lions have scored an average of 67.6 points per game (2.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 69.6 points per game (3.4 below their season average).
  • The Highlanders’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.2, down from 4.6 for the season.