NJIT Highlanders vs Delaware State Hornets NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/11/24
Betting on today’s Highlanders and Hornets game? Catch the action at Memorial Hall (DE) in Dover, DE, as the Hornets hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 140.5 points, and Delaware State is favored by -4.5 vs. NJIT.
NJIT HIGHLANDERS VS DELAWARE STATE HORNETS BETTING PICK
The Pick: NJIT Highlanders +4.5
This game will be played at Memorial Hall (DE) at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, December 11th.
WHY BET THE NJIT HIGHLANDERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-72 in favor of the Hornets.
- Even though we have Delaware State winning straight-up, we like NJIT at +4.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Can the Highlanders Lock in a Win at Dover?
NJIT picked up their second win of the season on Saturday, defeating Navy 69-64 at home. The Highlanders, who are now 2-9 on the season, entered the game as +3 underdogs but managed to cover the spread with the win.
After a 33-33 tie at halftime, NJIT outscored Navy 36-31 in the second half. The game’s total points of 133 fell short of the 139-point O/U line.
NJIT’s offense put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 47.5% from the field. They hit just 3 of 15 from beyond the arc, shooting 20% from three, but connected on 56.8% of their two-point attempts.
Donovan Draper was a force inside, grabbing 16 rebounds and scoring 22 points on 58.8% shooting. Tariq Francis led the team with 23 points, despite shooting just 34.6% overall and 12.5% from three.
Despite NJIT allowing 64 points on 47% shooting, their defense held strong from beyond the arc, limiting their opponent to just 3 made threes on 15 attempts (20%).
Inside, NJIT gave up 25 two-point baskets on 44 attempts (56%) and sent their opponent to the line 14 times, where they converted 10 free throws (71%). The Highlanders also allowed 10 offensive rebounds.
Can Delaware State Deliver Being Favored at Home?
Delaware State Hornets Recent Game/Games
Delaware State picked up their first win of the season, moving to 1-6 after an 80-77 victory over Loyola Maryland on Saturday. The Hornets were +2 point underdogs going into the game and covered the spread with the win.
Delaware State led 33-30 at halftime and scored 47 points in the 2nd half, while also allowing 47 points. The total points for the game reached 157, surpassing the over/under line of 140.5.
Delaware State put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 52.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.2%. They connected on 57.1% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 3 of 10 threes for 30%.
The Hornets also made 15 of 23 free throws, shooting 65.2% from the line, and grabbed 11 offensive rebounds. They dished out 17 assists, with Martaz Robinson and Jordan Stiemke each scoring 15 points. Milos Ilic was efficient, shooting 75% from the field and hitting his only three-point attempt.
Delaware State’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 77 points on 52% shooting from the field. The Hornets allowed their opponent to hit 57% of their two-point attempts, with 28 makes on 49 shots.
From beyond the arc, Delaware State held their opponent to just 3 made threes on 10 attempts, a 30% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 15 of those attempts, shooting 65%.