| MATCHUP | Albany Great Danes | NJIT Highlanders |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 15-12 | |
| Where | Joel & Diane Bloom Wellness and Events Center, Newark, NJ | |
| When | Thursday, February 19, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Albany Great Danes Betting Preview
The Albany Great Danes lost to UMass Lowell, beat Binghamton, and they play UMBC next. Albany has lost 5 of its last 7 games.
The Albany Great Danes are averaging 75.4 points on 46.4 percent shooting and allowing 76.9 points on 45 percent shooting. Amir Lindsey is averaging 17.4 points and 3 rebounds, while Okechukwu Okeke is averaging 10.3 points and 0.9 assist. Jaden Kempson is the third double-digit scorer and Zacharie Matulu is grabbing 5.9 rebounds. The Albany Great Danes are shooting 32.6 percent from beyond the arc and 65.8 percent from the free throw line. The Albany Great Danes are allowing 35.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.4 rebounds per game.
NJIT Highlanders Betting Preview
The NJIT Highlanders beat New Hampshire and Maine, and they play Vermont next. NJIT has won 6 straight games.
The NJIT Highlanders are averaging 71.8 points on 41.2 percent shooting and allowing 76.4 points on 42.6 percent shooting. Sebastian Robinson is averaging 14.3 points and 3.1 rebounds, while David Bolden is averaging 12 points and 2.9 assists. Ari Fulton is the third double-digit scorer and Jeremy Clayville is dishing 1.5 assists. The NJIT Highlanders are shooting 31.2 percent from beyond the arc and 70.5 percent from the free throw line. The NJIT Highlanders are allowing 32 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.5 rebounds per game.
Why the NJIT Highlanders will win
- NJIT has won each of its last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- UAlbany has lost four of its last five night games.
- UAlbany has lost the first half in 16 of its last 21 road night games against the America East Conference.
Total Points Facts
- Twenty-four of NJIT’s last 30 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Joel & Diane Bloom Wellness and Events Center have produced a total of 143 or fewer points.
- Eight of UAlbany’s last 10 road games against the America East Conference have produced a total of 145+ points.
Albany vs NJIT Prediction
Albany has played some of its best ball over the last month and has some recent upsets, but nothing with this team is consistent. NJIT beat up on Albany a few weeks ago, winning outright as a 5.5-point underdog, and it’s playing its best ball of the season right now. NJIT is 6-0 SU and ATS in its last 6 games and all of a sudden looks like the team to beat in the American East. NJIT has covered 8 of its last 9 games overall. I’m not stepping in front of that, folks. Give me NJIT and the reasonable chalk.