North Dakota will look to improve on its 8-10 record on Thursday when they host NJIT in NCAAB odds action at Betty Engelstad Sioux Center.

The Sioux sport records of 8-10 and 1-0 ATS heading into this battle, while the Highlanders have 9-9 and 0-0 ATS marks on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 0-1 for the Sioux and 0-0 for the Highlanders.



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Power Rankings / Prediction:
The Power Rankings at Odds Shark show No. 124-rated NJIT taking on the No. 240-rated Sioux in this contest. The scores prediction computer here indicates a possible 71-66 win for the Highlanders on Thursday.



How They Match Up:
When it comes to rebounds, the visiting Highlanders rank No. 169 in NCAA Division 1 with 34.9 per game. That compares with North Dakota’s No. 235 ranking in that category. The story is different when it comes to three-point shooting where North Dakota is college basketball's No. 206-ranked team at 5.9 per game, while the Highlanders rate No. 50 with 7.8 per game.

Defensively, NJIT features the nation's No. 267-rated defense on the road, allowing 74.8 points per game. North Dakota, meanwhile, comes in at No. 122 nationally in scoring at home.

NJIT was a 58-57 Sportsbook in its last match at home against Texas-Pan American. NJIT got 17 points from Chris Flores en route to a 58-57 victory over Texas-Pan American on Saturday at Fleisher Center.

North Dakota lost its last outing, a 72-64 result against Utah Valley on January 21. The Sioux got 15 points from Troy Huff, but it was Utah Valley that prevailed in a 72-64 final on Saturday at UCCU Center.

Next up:
NJIT at Utah Valley, Saturday, January 28
North Dakota home to Chicago State, Saturday, January 28