NJIT Highlanders vs Cleveland State Vikings NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/26/24
Looking to win big? The Highlanders and Vikings face off at 6:00 ET on ESPN+. The Vikings are hosting the game at Wolstein Center in Cleveland, OH. The over/under for this game is set at 133.5 points, and Cleveland State is favored by -12.5 against NJIT in a non-conference matchup.
NJIT HIGHLANDERS VS CLEVELAND STATE VIKINGS BETTING PICK
The Pick: NJIT Highlanders +12.5
This game will be played at Wolstein Center at 6:00 ET on Tuesday, November 26th.
WHY BET THE NJIT HIGHLANDERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-72 in favor of the Vikings.
- Even though we have Cleveland State winning straight-up, we like NJIT at +12.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 133.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Will the Highlanders Defense Show Up in Cleveland?
NJIT Highlanders Recent Game
The Highlanders fell 81-64 to Bucknell on Thursday, November 21st. NJIT went into the game as +13 point underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 145, surpassing the O/U line of 135.5.
After trailing 44-29 at halftime, NJIT couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, scoring 35 points while allowing 37.
NJIT’s offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 36.1% from the field and 30% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 41%, and they managed 64 points, with 15 offensive rebounds and 9 assists.
Tariq Francis led the way with 19 points, hitting 3 of 5 threes, while Ian Motta added 15 points, shooting 3 of 4 from deep. Achile Spadone contributed 14 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 71.4% overall.
Despite NJIT’s defensive efforts, they allowed 81 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Highlanders struggled to contain the opposing offense inside, giving up 57% shooting on two-point attempts.
From beyond the arc, NJIT’s defense allowed 11 threes on 42% shooting. They also sent the other team to the line 35 times, where they made 22 free throws.
Will Cleveland State Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?
Cleveland State Vikings Recent Game/Games
The Vikings fell to Kent State 68-52 on Saturday, November 23rd, in a home game where they were +2.5 point underdogs. Cleveland State not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.
After trailing 36-29 at halftime, Cleveland State managed just 23 points in the 2nd half while allowing 32. The game’s total points of 120 fell short of the O/U line of 134.
Cleveland State’s offense struggled mightily in their last game, putting up just 52 points on 30% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was only slightly better at 32%, and they hit just 3 of 20 attempts from beyond the arc, good for 15%.
The Vikings did manage to grab 12 offensive rebounds and hit 19 of 28 free throws (67.9%). Four players tied for the team lead with 11 points, including Anthony Morales, who hit 3 of 4 threes and shot 66.7% overall in 19 minutes.
Defensively, Cleveland State held their opponent to 68 points on just 30% shooting from the field. The Vikings limited two-point opportunities, with their opponents making 12 of 30 attempts for 40%.
From beyond the arc, Cleveland State’s defense was even more effective, as they allowed just 3 three-pointers on 20 attempts, a 15% shooting rate. The Vikings sent their opponents to the line 28 times, where they converted 19 free throws, shooting 67%. Cleveland State also gave up 12 offensive rebounds.