| MATCHUP | NJIT Highlanders | VCU Rams |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 1-2 | 1-1 |
| Where | Siegel Center, Richmond, VA | |
| When | Wednesday, November 11, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
NJIT vs VCU Prediction
I’ll stick with VCU I suppose. Probably not going near this one, though. The Rams have split their first two games so far this year, starting with a 10-point win over Little Rock in the opener. VCU didn’t shoot great in that one (38 percent) but did pretty well at the line on 71 percent (34-of-48) alongside 39 rebounds. Game two was the Rams’ first loss of the year, but they didn’t look too bad in a one-point affair versus a pretty good Memphis team. VCU shot 48 percent from the field and 54 percent (13-of-24) from outside in that one along with 85 percent (23-of-27) at the line. It would have been a nice road win if not for a couple of late mistakes.
As for NJIT, they took a sizable 31-point loss on the road versus Dayton in their opener. The Highlanders shot poorly from everywhere on the floor in that one, going just 34 percent from the field, 12 percent (3-of-25) from outside and 60 percent (15-of-25) at the line. The 50-28 rebounding deficit didn’t help either. Game two didn’t go a whole lot better in a 23-point loss versus Iona. NJIT shot just 29 percent from the field and 19 percent from 3-point range (5-of-26) alongside a 45-26 rebounding disadvantage. The good news is that NJIT is coming off their first win, a two-point thriller versus Saint Peter’s. The Highlanders shot much better this time (43 percent) and hit 41 percent (7-of-17) from outside. The 16 turnovers and 36-25 rebounding deficit make me think NJIT will have a tough time hanging around with VCU, though.
Game Info, Stats and Previews
The NJIT Highlanders and the VCU Rams meet Wednesday in college basketball action from Siegel Center. Here’s a collection of relevant information and reasoning for a sound NJIT vs VCU prediction. We have looked at this information from a betting perspective and attempted to determine the best NJIT vs VCU pick. We will also examine the recent form and player performances for both teams, as well as the recent betting trends and streaks pertaining to this matchup. We will tie it all together to the pick summary, resulting in a sensible prediction for a favorable betting outcome in this game.
NJIT Highlanders Betting Preview
The Highlanders have three games in the can so far, with only one win to show for it. NJIT played a tough road matchup at UD Arena against Dayton in their opener, eventually falling 89-58. Leading the charge was Matheo Coffi with 12 points and five rebounds. In game two versus Iona at Hynes Athletics Center, the Highlanders took another loss 72-49. Tops in scoring this time was Victor Vanderstraeten with 14 points and seven boards.
In game three the Highlanders got their first win of the year 54-52 versus Saint Peter’s. NJIT was led by Brandon Stores on 15 points, four rebounds and three assists in the win. David Bolden added 12 points and five rebounds as well.
VCU Rams Betting Preview
Over on the VCU side, they took out Little Rock 82-72 in their opener at Siegel Center in Richmond last Monday. The Rams were led by Torey Alston, who came off the bench for 17 points and 12 rebounds in a double-double effort. Matched up against Memphis on the road for game two, the Rams took a tough loss 89-88. Blake Harper was the high man this time on 22 points, three rebounds and four assists.