NJIT Highlanders vs Navy Midshipmen Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Navy vs NJIT NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Newark.

Navy vs NJIT Prediction

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Midshipmen versus the Highlanders? Tip off is at at 2:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at NJIT Wellness and Events Center in Newark, NJ. Navy comes into this non-conference matchup as the -1.5 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 138 points.

Navy vs. NJIT Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NCAAB
  • Teams: Navy Midshipmen at NJIT Highlanders
  • Where: Newark at NJIT Wellness and Events Center
  • Date: Saturday, December 7th
  • Betting Odds NAVY -1.5, NAVY -120 | NJIT -103 O/U 138

Midshipmen Preview: Can Navy Stun the Crowd at NJIT Wellness and Events Center?

Navy Midshipmen Recent Game/Games

The Midshipmen dropped to 2-6 on the season after a 71-66 road loss to Maine on Sunday. Navy entered the game as +3 underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points of 137 went over the pre-game line of 132.5.

Navy led 33-28 at halftime but allowed 43 points in the 2nd half while scoring 33. Defensive lapses in the 2nd half were a key factor in the loss.

Midshipmen Offense Breakdown

Navy's offense put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 46.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 51.9%. They connected on 51.4% of their two-point attempts and 35.3% from beyond the arc, hitting 6 of 17 three-pointers.

Quion Burns led the way, shooting 88.9% from the field, while Kellen Tynes added 19 points and 8 assists. Aidan Kehoe contributed 16 points and 12 rebounds, and Jinwoo Kim hit 3 of 4 threes, finishing with 13 points in 19 minutes.

Midshipmen Team Defense

Despite Navy's defensive efforts, they allowed 71 points on 52% shooting from the field. The Midshipmen struggled to contain the opposition inside, giving up 59% shooting on two-point attempts.

From beyond the arc, Navy's defense held the opponent to 33% shooting, with just 4 made threes. They also sent the other team to the line 17 times, where they converted 76% of their free throws. Navy limited second-chance opportunities, allowing only 5 offensive rebounds.

Highlanders Preview: Can the Highlanders Please their Home Crowd?

NJIT Highlanders Recent Game/Games

The Highlanders fell to 1-9 on the season after a 67-56 loss to Seton Hall on Wednesday. Despite being +18 point underdogs, NJIT kept the game closer than expected.

Trailing 35-31 at halftime, NJIT scored 25 points in the 2nd half while allowing 32. The game’s total points of 123 narrowly exceeded the O/U line of 121.5.

Highlanders Offense Breakdown

NJIT's offense struggled in their last game, managing just 56 points on 40.8% shooting from the field. They hit 40.9% of their threes, connecting on 9 of 22 attempts, while their two-point shooting was at 40.7% (11/27). Their free-throw shooting was also an issue, as they made just 58.3% of their attempts, going 7 for 12 from the line.

Tariq Francis led the way with 23 points, hitting 5 threes at a 41.7% clip, and Prince Aligbe added 19 points on 9 of 12 shooting, along with 8 rebounds and 3 assists. The Highlanders finished with just 6 assists as a team, and grabbed 8 offensive rebounds in the game.

Highlanders Team Defense

Despite NJIT giving up 67 points, they held their opponent to just 4 made threes on 15 attempts, a 26% shooting performance from beyond the arc. However, the Highlanders struggled to contain two-point shots, allowing 51% shooting on 39 attempts.

Their opponent also went to the free-throw line 24 times, converting 15 of those for 62%. NJIT allowed 14 offensive rebounds, contributing to the 67 points given up.

Midshipmen vs Highlanders Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • In their last five games away from home, the Midshipmen have a straight up record of 1-4 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 67 points per game in these contests.
  • Through their last ten home contests, the Highlanders offense has averaged 64 points per game while allowing an average of 77. NJIT posted an overall record of 1-9 while going 5-5 ATS.
  • Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, NJIT has an ATS mark of 3-0 while going 1-2 straight up.
  • The Midshipmen have played well in their last five games as the betting favorite, going 3-2 straight up and 3-2 against the spread.

Navy vs NJIT Prediction & Free Pick

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