UMBC vs NJIT Prediction 3/3/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The UMBC Retrievers and NJIT Highlanders meet Tuesday in college basketball action in Newark. Here’s a UMBC vs. NJIT prediction. This article will include a UMBC vs. NJIT pick.

UMBC Retrievers Betting Preview

The UMBC Retrievers beat UMass Lowell and Bryant. UMBC has won 8 straight games.

The UMBC Retrievers are averaging 77.5 points on 46.3 percent shooting and allowing 70.6 points on 43.1 percent shooting. Jah’likai King is averaging 13.8 points and 3.6 rebounds, while DJ Armstrong Jr. is averaging 12.9 points and 2.9 rebounds. Ace Valentine is the third double-digit scorer and Caden Diggs is grabbing 3.7 rebounds. The UMBC Retrievers are shooting 35 percent from beyond the arc and 75.5 percent from the free throw line. The UMBC Retrievers are allowing 32.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.6 rebounds per game.

NJIT Highlanders Betting Preview

The NJIT Highlanders lost to Vermont and Bryant. NJIT has lost 3 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

• The home team has won three of UMBC’s last four games.

Why the UMBC Retrievers will win

• UMBC has won each of its last eight games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• NJIT has lost each of its last three games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points: Facts

• Five of UMBC’s last six night games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 140 or fewer points.
• Four of NJIT’s last five home games have produced a total of 137 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• UMBC ranks 11th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (68.0%).
• UMBC ranks T13th among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (2.4).

UMBC vs NJIT Prediction

You can argue NJIT and the points at home, as it’s senior night for Melvyn Ebonkoli and UMBC has already locked up the top seed in the America East Tournament. However, UMBC continues its dominance, which includes a 9-1 SU and 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games. NJIT has had issues stepping up in competition and is coming off three straight losses where the offense hasn’t been able to get going. UMBC seems eager to keep this form intact and make a possible run to the NCAA Tournament. The line is reasonable. Give me UMBC.

Randy Chambers's Pick: UMBC -5