| MATCHUP | NJIT Highlanders | Vermont Catamounts |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 16-16 | 21-11 |
| Where | Vermont Stadium | |
| When | Tuesday, March 10, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Vermont Catamounts Preview
The Vermont Catamounts have a 21-11 overall record and a 12-4 record in the America East conference. They are coming off a 77-57 home win against Bryant and their previous three games were a 69-56 home win against UAlbany, a 66-64 home win against UMass Lowell and a 70-64 road win against NJIT.
Offensively, Vermont averages 74.2 points per game, while allowing 68.8 points per game defensively. The Catamounts shoot with 47% from the field and grab 34.9 rebounds per game, while dishing out 13 assists per game. They average 2.9 blocks per game and 4.6 steals per game defensively.
Gus Yalden leads Vermont in scoring, with an average of 16.6 points per game, while shooting with 51.7% from the field and 68.8% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 5.9 rebounds. Sean Blake leads the team in assists with 4 per game.
NJIT Highlanders Preview
The NJIT Highlanders have a 16-16 overall record and a 10-6 record in the America East conference. They are coming off a 60-58 home win against Maine and their previous three games were a 91-52 home loss against UMBC, a 69-52 road loss against Bryant and a 70-64 home loss against Vermont.
Offensively, NJIT averages 67.4 points per game, while allowing 73.6 points per game defensively. The Highlanders shoot with 41% from the field and grab 34.5 rebounds per game, while dishing out 10.9 assists per game. They average 3.3 blocks per game and 6.7 steals per game defensively.
Sebastian Robinson leads NJIT in scoring, with an average of 14.6 points per game, while shooting with 45.1% from the field and 70.1% from the free throw line. Ari Fulton is the team’s leading rebounder with 6.4 per game. David Bolden leads the team in assists with 2.8 per game.
NJIT Highlanders @ Vermont Catamounts Betting Trends: March 10, 2026
Why the Vermont Catamounts will win
- Vermont has won 29 of its last 30 home night games against Conference opponents.
- NJIT has lost 11 of its last 12 road games following a home win.
- Vermont has won the first half in 15 of its last 16 Conference Tournament night games.
Why the NJIT Highlanders will win
- NJIT has won four of its last five road games.
- NJIT has won the first half in four of its last five road night games against Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of NJIT’s last seven road night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 137+ points.
- Each of Vermont’s last six home night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 130 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Vermont ranks 359th among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (4.6).
- Vermont ranks 20th among Division 1 teams for turnovers per game this season (9.4).
- NJIT ranks 36th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (69.5%).
NJIT vs Vermont Prediction
In this NJIT vs Vermont Prediction, Vermont is coming as -12 favorites. Vermont has been the better team this season but NJIT has been better against the spread. Vermont has been red-hot lately with a 7-1 record in its last 8 games, while on the other hand, NJIT is 1-4 both straight up and against the spread in its last 5 games. Both teams split wins in the regular season but Vermont is 8-2 in their last 10 head-to-head matches and have been superior both on the offensive and the defensive end, as they have a top-100 defense in the nation. Take Vermont to win and cover in this one.