<p>Planning on watching today's Highlanders and Huskies game? Catch the action at Alaska Airlines Arena in Seattle, WA, as the Huskies hosts this showdown at 3:00 ET on PEAC. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 137.5 points, and Washington is favored by -22.5 at home against NJIT.</p><h3>NJIT HIGHLANDERS VS WASHINGTON HUSKIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: NJIT Highlanders +22.5</p><p>This game will be played at Alaska Airlines Arena at 3:00 ET on Sunday, December 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NJIT HIGHLANDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Huskies.</li><li>Even though we have Washington winning straight-up, we like NJIT at +22.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 137.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Highlanders Pull Off a Win at Seattle?</h3><h3>NJIT Highlanders Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Highlanders dropped to 2-11 on the season after a 50-43 home loss to Wagner on Saturday, December 14th. NJIT entered the game as +1.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After an 18-18 tie at halftime, NJIT was outscored 32-25 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 93 fell well short of the O/U line of 120.5.</p><p>NJIT struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 43 points while shooting 27.6% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 31%, and they hit only 18.2% of their three-point attempts, going 4-for-22 from deep.</p> <p>Ja'Kair Sanchez led the Highlanders with 15 points, shooting 42.9% overall. Sebastian Robinson added 14 points and 2 assists, while Tim Moore Jr. contributed 11 points and 10 rebounds.</p><p>NJIT's defense was dominant, holding their opponent to just 50 points on 27% shooting from the field. They limited two-point attempts to 12/36, a 33% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, NJIT's defense was even more effective, allowing just 4 threes on 22 attempts (18%). They sent their opponent to the line 9 times, where they made 7 free throws (77%).</p><h3>Does Washington Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>Washington dropped to 7-4 on the season after a 79-70 home loss to Seattle on Monday. The Huskies were -11.5 favorites going into the game, but not only did they lose, they also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 149, surpassing the O/U line of 144.5.</p> <p>Washington found themselves in a deep hole early, trailing 38-23 at halftime. They managed to score 47 points in the 2nd half but also allowed 41 points, making it difficult to mount a comeback.</p><p>In their last game, the Huskies put up 70 points, shooting 42.1% from the field and 25% from beyond the arc (6/24). Their effective field goal percentage was 47.4%, and they connected on 72% of their free throws (18/25).</p> <p>Matthew-Alexander Moncrieffe led the way with 23 points and 16 rebounds, shooting 63.6% from the floor. Tyler Harris added 20 points, hitting 7 of 10 shots, including 2 of 2 from three-point range.</p><p>Even with Washington's defense giving up 79 points, they held their opponent to 42% shooting overall. The Huskies allowed 54% shooting from two-point range, with the opposing team hitting 18 of their 33 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Washington's defense limited their opponent to just 6 three-pointers on 24 attempts, a 25% success rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 18 for 72%. The Huskies gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p>

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