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UMBC vs NJIT Prediction 1/9/25 College Basketball Picks
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NJIT (3-12) vs UMBC (8-8)
January 9, 2025 at 07:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: NJIT +7.5– Over/Under:
The UMBC Retrievers and NJIT Highlanders meet Thursday in college basketball action at the Joel & Diane Bloom Wellness and Events Center. Here’s a UMBC vs NJIT Prediction. This article will include a UMBC vs NJIT Pick.
UMBC Retrievers Betting Preview
The UMBC Retrievers beat American, lost to Binghamton, and they play New Hampshire, Maine, and Albany next. The UMBC Retrievers are averaging 83.2 points on 48.9 percent shooting and allowing 76.7 points on 44.4 percent shooting. Bryce Johnson is averaging 16.2 points and 3.7 rebounds, while Marcus Banks Jr. is averaging 14.6 points and 4.6 rebounds. Josh Odunowo is the third double-digit scorer and Ace Valentine is grabbing 2.8 rebounds. The UMBC Retrievers are shooting 38.9 percent from beyond the arc and 69.4 percent from the free throw line. The UMBC Retrievers are allowing 31.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.1 rebounds per game.
NJIT Highlanders Betting Preview
The NJIT Highlanders lost to Wagner and Washington, and they play Umass Lowell, Maine, and New Hampshire next. The NJIT Highlanders are averaging 62.9 points on 39.3 percent shooting and allowing 70.7 points on 42.3 percent shooting. Quentin Duncan is averaging 26 points and 6 rebounds, while Tariq Francis is averaging 18.6 points and 3.7 assists. Sebastian Robinson is the third double-digit scorer and Tim Moore Jr. is dishing 0.3 assists. The NJIT Highlanders are shooting 29.8 percent from beyond the arc and 74.6 percent from the free throw line. The NJIT Highlanders are allowing 29.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.9 rebounds per game.
Why the NJIT Highlanders will win
- The home team has won four of UMBC’s last five games.
- UMBC has lost each of its last three games against Conference opponents.
Why the UMBC Retrievers will win
- NJIT has lost each of its last 11 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- UMBC has won four of its last five road games following a road loss.
- UMBC has won the first half in each of its last four road night games against the America East Conference.
Total Points Facts
- Each of UMBC’s last nine games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 148+ points.
- Each of NJIT’s last seven games against Conference opponents at Joel & Diane Bloom Wellness and Events Center has produced a total of 139 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- NJIT ranks 10th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (65.4%).
- NJIT ranks 355th among Division 1 teams for effective field goal percentage this season (45.2%).
- UMBC ranks 33rd among Division 1 teams for points per game this season (83.1).
- UMBC ranks 41st among Division 1 teams for effective field goal percentage this season (55.9%).
UMBC vs NJIT Injury Report
Neither UMBC nor NJIT have a player listed on its injury report.
UMBC vs NJIT Prediction
The NJIT Highlanders play their best ball at home, but they’re on the wrong side more times than not, and their offense is scaring nobody. NJIT shoots under 40 percent from the field on the season and under 30 percent from three. The UMBC Retrievers should be licking their chops with the way they shoot the ball, and they have a couple of road wins already. UMBC won’t be intimidated heading into this matchup. Also, the UMBC Retrievers have covered six of their last eight games. Even with seven covers on the season, it’s hard to back the NJIT Highlanders with confidence. Give me the UMBC Retrievers and the chalk.Â
