NJIT Highlanders vs Seton Hall Pirates Matchup

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

NJIT vs Seton Hall Prediction

Looking to win big? The Highlanders and Pirates face off at 8:30 ET on CBSS. The Pirates are hosting the game at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. The over/under for this game is set at 121.5 points, and Seton Hall is favored by -16 against NJIT in a non-conference matchup.

NJIT vs. Seton Hall Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: NJIT Highlanders at Seton Hall Pirates
Where: Newark at Prudential Center
Date: Wednesday, December 4th
Betting Odds SETON -16, NJIT +1050 | SETON -2500 O/U 121.5

Highlanders Preview: Are the Highlanders Ready for a Win at Newark?

NJIT fell to 1-8 on the season after an 80-68 road loss to UMass on Sunday. The Highlanders were +19 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread.

After trailing 41-24 at halftime, NJIT outscored UMass 44-39 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 148 went over the pre-game O/U line of 140.

Highlanders Offense Breakdown

NJIT struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 34.5% overall and 27.3% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 39.7%, but they managed to hit 22 of 28 free throws, shooting 78.6% from the line.

Tariq Francis led the way with 24 points, hitting 4 of 9 from beyond the arc. Daniel Rivera contributed 16 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 54.5% from the field. NJIT also grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and dished out 11 assists in the game.

Highlanders Team Defense

Despite NJIT's struggles on defense, allowing 80 points on 52% shooting, they did manage to limit their opponent's three-point success. The Highlanders held them to just 3 made threes on 17 attempts, a 17% shooting performance from beyond the arc.

Inside the arc, NJIT's defense was less effective, as they gave up 30 two-point baskets on 46 attempts, a 65% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 35 times, where they converted 21 free throws.

Pirates Preview: Can the Pirates Hold Strong at Home?

Seton Hall's season record dropped to 4-4 after a 63-51 home loss to Monmouth on Saturday. The Pirates, who were -13 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

Trailing 29-27 at halftime, Seton Hall managed just 24 points in the 2nd half while allowing 34. The game’s total points of 114 fell short of the 128.5 O/U line.

Pirates Offense Breakdown

Seton Hall struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 51 points with a field goal percentage of 35.8% (19/53) and an effective field goal percentage of 41.5%. They hit only 5 of 21 three-point attempts, shooting 23.8% from deep, and connected on just 50% of their free throws (8/16).

Abdi Bashir Jr. was a bright spot, hitting 6 of 9 threes and shooting 57.9% overall, finishing with 28 points. The Pirates had 11 offensive rebounds and 11 assists as a team.

Pirates Team Defense

Seton Hall's defense was strong in their last game, holding their opponent to just 63 points on 35% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities, with the opposing team making 14 of 32 attempts, good for 43%.

From beyond the arc, Seton Hall's defense was even more effective, as they allowed just 5 threes on 21 attempts, a 23% shooting performance. The Pirates also put their opponent on the line 16 times, where they converted 8 free throws, shooting 50%.

Highlanders vs Pirates Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

When looking at their past ten road matchups, NJIT has an ATS record of 5-5 while averaging 66 per game. The team went 1-9 overall in these games.
Although Seton Hall has a straight up record of 5-5 in their last ten home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 4-6. The team averaged 64 points per game in these games.
Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Highlanders have gone 4-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-4.
In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Pirates have a straight up record of 2-3 and an ATS mark of 1-4.