| MATCHUP | NJIT Highlanders | UMass Lowell River Hawks |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 7-11 | 8-10 |
| Where | Kennedy Family Athletic Complex, Lowell, MA | |
| When | Thursday, January 15, 2026 | |
| Time | 06:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
NJIT Highlanders Betting Preview
The NJIT Highlanders lost to Maine, beat New Hampshire, and they play Bryant next. NJIT has split its last 8 games.
The NJIT Highlanders are averaging 66 points on 38.3 percent shooting and allowing 77 points on 44.4 percent shooting. David Bolden is averaging 12.2 points and 2.8 rebounds, while Sebastian Robinson is averaging 11.5 points and 2 assists. Ari Fulton is the third double-digit scorer and Jeremy Clayville is dishing 1.5 assists. The NJIT Highlanders are shooting 30.9 percent from beyond the arc and 71.8 percent from the free throw line. The NJIT Highlanders are allowing 34.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.8 rebounds per game.
UMass Lowell River Hawks Betting Preview
The UMass Lowell River Hawks beat Bryant and Binghamton, and they play Vermont next. UMass Lowell has won 3 straight games.
The UMass Lowell River Hawks are averaging 81.6 points on 47.9 percent shooting and allowing 82.9 points on 46.1 percent shooting. Austin Green is averaging 14.4 points and 7.6 rebounds, while Angel Montas Jr. is averaging 11.1 points and 4.5 rebounds. Xavier Spencer is the third double-digit scorer and Darrell Yepdo is grabbing 2.9 rebounds. The UMass Lowell River Hawks are shooting 34.2 percent from beyond the arc and 65.4 percent from the free throw line. The UMass Lowell River Hawks are allowing 34.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35 rebounds per game.
Why the UMass Lowell River Hawks will win
- NJIT has lost each of its last eight Thursday road games against Conference opponents.
- UMass Lowell has won each of its last four home games.
- NJIT has lost the first half in seven of its last eight road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the NJIT Highlanders will win
- UMass Lowell has lost eight of its last 10 night games against the America East Conference.
- NJIT has won three of its last four games against the America East Conference.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of UMass Lowell’s last eight night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Kennedy Family Athletic Complex have produced a total of 157+ points.
- Five of NJIT’s last six games against the America East Conference Conference have produced a total of 147 or fewer points.
NJIT vs UMass Lowell Prediction
NJIT has three road wins this season, so this isn’t a pushover, but I just don’t trust the offense is capable of surviving against decent teams. UMass Lowell is playing its best ball of the season and is 5-1 SU at home. UMass Lowell has covered 5 of its last 7 games, and that includes wins over Bryant and Sacred Heart. I like this little run UMass Lowell is on currently. At home, I’ll lay the reasonable number with the River Hawks on Thursday night.