The NJIT Highlanders (2-5) will travel to Christl Arena to challenge the Army West Point Black Knights (3-3). Action starts at 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 4, 2019.
NJIT Highlanders vs. Army West Point Black Knights Betting Odds
In their last game, the Black Knights edged the Marist Red Foxes, 66-64, while the Highlanders got blown out by the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, 85-58.
The Black Knights had a free throw rate of 0.138 (above their season average of 0.108) and held the Red Foxes to an effective field goal percentage of 0.455 (below the 0.520 mark opponents have averaged against Army West Point this season). NJIT, on the other hand, did an excellent job of making free throws (12-14; 85.7 percent). Army West Point received a boost from Matt Wilson, who had 16 points, 11 rebounds and five assists. Kjell de Graaf, meanwhile played a key role for NJIT with 13 points and five rebounds.
The Highlanders won the sole game between these two teams last season, 77-72. One of NJIT’s biggest advantages was getting to the free throw line. They had 27 free throw attempts, while Army West Point had 16.
This game should be a matchup of contrasting paces. Since the 2018-19 season, Army West Point has preferred to play up-tempo (82nd in possessions per game), while NJIT has been slower-paced (239th in possessions per game). Moreover, the Highlanders, who rank 338th in offensive rebounding percentage (22.4 percent), will go head-to-head against the Black Knights, who rank sixth in defensive rebounding percentage (77.3 percent).
NJIT Highlanders at Army West Point Black Knights Free Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Army West Point, ATS Winner – Army West Point, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Army West Point ranks 22nd in assists per game (15.9) while NJIT ranks 316th (10.6).
- The Highlanders rank 217th in blocks per game (2.7) while the Black Knights rank 289th (1.6).
- NJIT averages 6.2 steals per game, which ranks 175th in the country. Army West Point ranks 220th in steals allowed per game (6.8).
- The Black Knights rank 29th in three pointers attempted per game (27.0) while the Highlanders rank 242nd (20.4).
- Army West Point ranks 184th in rebounds per game (35.1) while NJIT ranks 263rd (33.2).