NJIT at UMBC odds, tips and betting trends

USA Today

21-02-2025

The NJIT Highlanders (5-22, 2-10 America East) hope to end a 10-game road losing streak when they visit the UMBC Retrievers (12-16, 4-9 America East) on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 12:00 PM ET. Below, we investigate the UMBC vs. NJIT odds and lines for this contest.
The matchup between the Retrievers and the Highlanders currently does not have a line set.
UMBC is 12-14-0 against the spread this season compared to NJIT's 13-13-0 ATS record. The Retrievers have an 18-7-1 record hitting the over, while games involving the Highlanders have a record of 16-10-0 when it comes to hitting the over. In the last 10 games, UMBC has a 3-7 record against the spread while going 3-7 overall. NJIT has gone 5-5 against the spread and 2-8 overall in its last 10 matches.
Here is what you need to get ready for Saturday's college hoops action.
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UMBC vs. NJIT prediction
UMBC 78, NJIT 69
Against the spread
UMBC has compiled a 12-14-0 ATS record so far this year.
NJIT has covered 13 times in 26 chances against the spread this season.
The 80.3 points per game the Retrievers record are 8.3 more points than the Highlanders allow (72.0).
UMBC is 12-6 against the spread and 12-8 overall when scoring more than 72.0 points.
When NJIT gives up fewer than 80.3 points, it is 12-6 against the spread and 5-14 overall.
The Highlanders' 64.3 points per game are 13.9 fewer points than the 78.2 the Retrievers allow.
UMBC's record is 3-0 against the spread and 4-0 overall when it allows fewer than 64.3 points.
Players to watch
UMBC
Bryce Johnson paces his squad in points per contest (16.8), and also averages 4.1 rebounds and 2.6 assists. At the other end, he delivers 1.0 steal and 0.6 blocked shots.
Marcus Banks is putting up 15.3 points, 2.0 assists and 4.0 rebounds per contest.
Josh Odunowo puts up a team-leading 5.0 rebounds per contest. He is also posting 11.2 points and 2.1 assists, shooting 57.1% from the floor.
NJIT