Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our NJIT vs George Washington NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Washington.
NJIT vs George Washington Prediction
Planning on watching today's Highlanders and Revolutionaries game? Catch the action at Charles E. Smith Center in Washington, DC, as the Revolutionaries hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 144 points, and George Washington is favored by -20 against NJIT in a non-conference matchup.
NJIT vs. George Washington Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: NJIT Highlanders at George Washington Revolutionaries
- Where: Washington at Charles E. Smith Center
- Date: Monday, November 18th
- Betting Odds GEOWS -20, NJIT +1333 | GEOWS -3890 O/U 144
Highlanders Preview: Does NJIT Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?
NJIT fell to Morgan State 81-69 on Saturday, dropping their record to 1-3 this season. The Highlanders were +7.5 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 150, going over the pre-game line of 145.5.
After leading 37-30 at halftime, NJIT struggled in the second half, scoring just 32 points while allowing 51. The Highlanders will need to address their second-half defense and look to bounce back in their next game.
Highlanders Offense Breakdown
NJIT's offense put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 39.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 45.9%. They connected on 34.8% of their threes (8/23) and hit 76.5% from the free-throw line (13/17). The Highlanders grabbed 11 offensive rebounds and dished out 10 assists.
Sebastian Robinson led the way with 20 points, while Tariq Francis and Will Thomas each added 18. Francis also contributed 6 rebounds and 6 assists, despite shooting 31.6% from the field. Daniel Akitoby was efficient, hitting 55.6% of his shots and pulling down 9 rebounds.
Highlanders Team Defense
NJIT's defense couldn't contain their opponent, giving up 81 points on 45% shooting. They allowed 28 field goals on 62 attempts.
Inside the arc, NJIT's defense allowed 24/48 shooting, while their opponent hit 4/14 threes. They also sent them to the line 24 times, where they made 21 free throws.
Revolutionaries Preview: Can George Washington Lock in a Home Win?
George Washington Revolutionaries Recent Game/Games
The Revolutionaries picked up an 85-80 win over the Aggies on Tuesday, November 12th. George Washington, playing at home, was a -15.5 point favorite going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread.
George Washington led 44-33 at halftime, but they allowed 47 points in the 2nd half while scoring 41 themselves. The game’s total points reached 165, surpassing the O/U line of 156.5.
Revolutionaries Offense Breakdown
George Washington put up 85 points in their latest game, shooting 47.7% from the field. Their two-point shooting was impressive, hitting 60% (24/40), while they struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 28% (7/25) of their threes. At the free-throw line, they were nearly perfect, making 16 of 18 attempts for 88.9%.
Landon Glasper led the way with 22 points, shooting 66.7% overall and 80% from three (4/5). Ryan Forrest added 21 points, despite shooting just 38.1%. Darren Buchanan Jr. contributed 20 points and 11 rebounds, while Rafael Castro also grabbed 12 boards.
Revolutionaries Team Defense
George Washington's defense gave up 80 points, with the opposing team shooting 47% from the field, including 60% on two-point shots (24/40). They managed to hold them to 28% from beyond the arc, with the other team hitting 7 of 25 three-point attempts.
From the free-throw line, the opposition shot 88%, making 16 of 18 attempts. George Washington also allowed 11 offensive rebounds in the game.
Highlanders vs Revolutionaries Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- When looking at their past ten road matchups, NJIT has an ATS record of 3-7 while averaging 65 per game. The team went 1-9 overall in these games.
- Although George Washington has a straight up record of 1-9 in their last ten home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 5-4-1. The team averaged 71 points per game in these games.
- Looking back on the team's last three games as the underdog, the Highlanders have a straight up record of 0-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 0-3.
- Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Revolutionaries have a straight up record of 7-3. But, their mark vs the spread was just 3-7.
NJIT vs George Washington Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: NJIT +20 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.