NJIT vs Cincinnati Prediction 11/24/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a NJIT vs Cincinnati prediction for this College Basketball game on Monday, November 24th at Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati, Ohio. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

NJIT Highlanders Betting Preview

The NJIT Highlanders are 3-3 this season after they lost to Navy by a score of 86-70 in their last game. NJIT trailed 51-36 at halftime, but did play a much better second half, getting outscored 35-34 in the loss. The Highlanders shot 37% from the field, 32% on three pointers, and 68% on free throws in the game. Jeremy Clayville led NJIT with 16 points and two assists, while Ari Fulton added 12 points and 13 rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, NJIT lost to Drexel by a score of 75-43, but did beat FDU by a score of 93-81 before that. The Highlanders have scored 66.2 points per game with 35.8 rebounds and 10.5 assists per game, while they have allowed 73.5 points against per game this season. David Bolden is averaging 13.0 points and 3.7 rebounds per game, while Ari Fulton is averaging 12.5 points and 9.0 rebounds per game for the Highlanders. NJIT is shooting 38.7% from the field, 68.4% on free throws, and 31.6% on three pointers this season. 

Cincinnati Bearcats Betting Preview

The Cincinnati Bearcats are 4-1 this year after they lost to Louisville by a score of 74-64 in their last game. Cincinnati led 32-28 at halftime, but they were outscored 46-32 in the second half for the loss. The Bearcats shot 37% from the field, 28% on three pointers, and 63% on free throws in the game. Day Day Thomas led Cincinnati with 12 points and six assists, while Shon Abaev added 12 points and three rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Cincinnati defeated Mount St. Mary’s by a score of 72-55 and Dayton by a score of 74-62. The Bearcats have scored 75.6 points per game with 40.6 rebounds and 17.0 assists per game, while they have allowed 63.6 points against per game this season. Baba Miller is averaging 14.4 points and 10.0 rebounds per game, while Day Day Thomas is averaging 13.6 points and 4.4 assists per game for the Bearcats. Cincinnati is shooting 42.8% from the field, 63.3% on free throws, and 29.4% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Cincinnati Bearcats will win

• Cincinnati has won each of its last 27 games against non-Conference opponents at Fifth Third Arena.
• NJIT has lost seven of its last eight games following a road loss.
• NJIT has lost the first half in each of its last six Monday night road games against non-Conference opponents.

Why the NJIT Highlanders will win

• NJIT has won three of its last four night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of NJIT’s last six road night games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 133 or fewer points.
• Seven of Cincinnati’s last eight night games have produced a total of 138 or fewer points.

NJIT vs Cincinnati Prediction 

Cincinnati comes into this matchup with a 4-1 record to start the season, but they will be trying to bounce back from their first loss. The Bearcats are shooting 43% from the field this year, but they are allowing 63.6 points against per game on defense. NJIT has dropped two games in a row and they only scored 43 points at Drexel last week. The Highlanders are shooting 39% from the field and they have allowed 74+ points in four of their last five games. This is a big number to cover and with Cincinnati not being an elite offensive team, I have to side with NJIT and the points here.

David Racey's Pick: NJIT +33.5