The upcoming college basketball matchup features the NJIT Highlanders taking on the New Hampshire Wildcats on February 12 at Lundholm Gymnasium, with tipoff set for 6:00 p.m. in Durham, NH. In this matchup, New Hampshire is currently favored by 1.5 points with a total points over/under set at 142.5.
Las Vegas has placed New Hampshire as the betting favorite, reflecting sentiments from predictive models that give the Wildcats a 67.0% chance of winning, backed by game simulations, player injuries, and recent performances. When it comes to covering the spread, analysis indicates that New Hampshire has a 58.1% confidence rating to cover the 1.5-point spread.
Recent statistics show that both teams have been competitive. NJIT has performed well in multiple betting scenarios, hitting the Moneyline in 6 of their last 15 games while seeing a strong return on investment. They have also covered the spread in 8 out of their last 10 contests. Meanwhile, New Hampshire has had notable success at home, winning 5 of their last 6 games while hitting the 1H Game Total Over in 11 out of their last 13 games.
From an offensive standpoint, NJIT is struggling offensively, shooting only 40% this season, which ties them for the 5th lowest in Division 1. Conversely, New Hampshire has been effective from the free-throw line, converting 75% of their free throws, making them the best among teams in the America East Conference.
Defensively, NJIT has shown strengths by limiting opponents to a low shooting percentage; thus, they currently boast the best defensive stats in their conference. New Hampshire, while also strong defensively, has been effective in forcing turnovers, ranked 2nd best among America East teams this season.
As the two teams prepare for this important matchup, fans will be treated to a competitive game that showcases defensive prowess, offensive strategies, and the potential for an exciting finish. With the college basketball season heating up, both teams have much to play for, and this game represents an opportunity for a robust performance on the court.