Delaware State Hornets vs NJIT Highlanders Matchup

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

NJIT vs Delaware State Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Highlanders and Hornets. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Hornets at Memorial Hall (DE) in Dover, DE. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 140.5 points, with Delaware State being favored by -4.5 over NJIT.

NJIT vs. Delaware State Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: NJIT Highlanders at Delaware State Hornets
Where: Dover at Memorial Hall (DE)
Date: Wednesday, December 11th
Betting Odds DELST -4.5, NJIT +152 | DELST -186 O/U 140.5

Highlanders Preview: Can the Highlanders Grab a Win in Dover?

NJIT picked up their second win of the season on Saturday, defeating Navy 69-64 at home. The Highlanders, who improved to 2-9, were +3 point underdogs going into the game and managed to cover the spread with the win.

After a 33-33 tie at halftime, NJIT outscored Navy 36-31 in the second half to secure the victory. The game’s total points of 133 fell short of the 139-point over/under line.

Highlanders Offense Breakdown

In their latest game, NJIT put up 69 points, shooting 47.5% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 3 of 15 attempts for 20%, but connected on 56.8% of their two-point shots.

Donovan Draper was a force inside, grabbing 16 rebounds and scoring 22 points on 58.8% shooting. Tariq Francis also contributed 23 points, though he shot just 34.6% overall and 12.5% from three.

Highlanders Team Defense

Despite NJIT's defense allowing 64 points, they couldn't capitalize on the Highlanders' 47% shooting from the field. NJIT gave up 56% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 25 of their 44 shots inside the arc.

From three-point range, NJIT held their opponent to just 20% shooting, with the Highlanders making only 3 of 15 attempts. NJIT also sent the other team to the line 14 times, where they converted 10 free throws for 71%.

Hornets Preview: Can Delaware State Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?

Delaware State Hornets Recent Game/Games

The Hornets picked up their first win of the season by defeating Loyola Maryland 80-77 at home on Saturday. Delaware State, who entered the game as +2 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.

After leading 33-30 at halftime, the Hornets scored and allowed 47 points in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 157 exceeded the O/U line of 140.5.

Hornets Offense Breakdown

Delaware State's offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 80 points on 52.5% shooting from the field. They connected on 57.1% of their two-point attempts, while hitting just 3 of 10 from beyond the arc for 30%.

The Hornets dished out 17 assists and grabbed 11 offensive rebounds, with Martaz Robinson and Jordan Stiemke each contributing 15 points. Milos Ilic was efficient, shooting 75% from the field and hitting his only three-point attempt.

Hornets Team Defense

Delaware State gave up 77 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 52% from the field. The Hornets struggled to contain two-point shots, with their opponent hitting 57% from inside the arc on 28/49 shooting.

From three-point range, Delaware State held their opponent to 30% shooting, with just 3 made threes on 10 attempts. The Hornets also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 15 for 65%. Delaware State allowed 11 offensive rebounds in the game.

Highlanders vs Hornets Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last ten games away from home, the Highlanders have a straight up record of 1-9 while going 5-5 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 64 points per game in these contests.
Although Delaware State has a straight up record of 0-5 in their last five home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 1-3-1. The team averaged 64 points per game in these games.
In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Highlanders have a straight up record of 2-3 and an ATS mark of 5-0.
In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Hornets have a straight up record of 5-5 and an ATS mark of 3-7.