NJIT Highlanders vs. UConn Huskies Free Prediction 12/29/19

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The UConn Huskies (8-3) welcome the NJIT Highlanders (3-9) to XL Center. The Highlanders can snap a five-game road losing streak. The game starts at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 29, 2019.

NJIT Highlanders vs. UConn Huskies Betting Odds

Both teams easily got past their last opponent. The Huskies defeated the New Hampshire Wildcats 88-62, while the Highlanders beat the Kean Cougars 74-46.

NJIT dominated every facet of the game. They had an extraordinary offensive rebounding percentage of 33.3 (above their season average of 27.2) and a turnover percentage of 12.6 (better than their season average of 15.4). For those same stats, Kean was 18.2 and 20.1, respectively. Meanwhile, UConn played a perfect game. They had a turnover percentage of 13.2 (better than their season average of 17.1) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 25.0 (below their season average of 32.7). For those same stats, New Hampshire had marks of 22.7 and 18.2, respectively. Alterique Gilbert played a key role for UConn with 21 points. NJIT received a boost from Souleymane Diakite, who recorded 13 points and 18 rebounds.

UConn appears to have the edge on the defensive side of the ball. The Huskies currently rank 25th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.439), while NJIT is 210th in effective field goal percentage (0.452).

NJIT Highlanders at UConn Huskies ATS Pick

Basketball Pick: SU Winner – UConn, ATS Winner – UConn, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • UConn ranks fifth in blocks per game (6.5) while NJIT ranks 124th (2.8).
  • The Huskies rank 39th in assists allowed per game (10.5) while the Highlanders rank 124th (13.9).
  • UConn ranks 44th in three pointers allowed per game (19.2) while NJIT ranks 124th (22.3).
  • The Huskies rank 64th in rebounds per game (38.6) while the Highlanders rank 161st in rebounds allowed per game (36.3).
  • NJIT ranks 39th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while UConn ranks 132nd (7.2).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Highlanders’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 0.6, down from 5.2 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Huskies have scored an average of 70.4 points per game (1.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 55.4 points per game (2.7 below their season average).