| MATCHUP | Vermont Catamounts | NJIT Highlanders |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 17-11 | 15-13 |
| Where | Joel & Diane Bloom Wellness and Events Center, Newark, NJ | |
| When | Saturday, February 21, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
NJIT Highlanders Preview
The NJIT Highlanders have a 15-13 overall record and a 10-3 record in the America East. They are coming off an 81-63 home loss against UAlbany and their previous three games were a 67-58 road win against Maine, a 76-70 road win against New Hampshire and a 73-64 home win against Binghamton.
Offensively, NJIT averages 69.1 points per game, while allowing 73.8 points per game defensively. The Highlanders shoot with 41% from the field and grab 35.1 rebounds per game, while dishing out 11.3 assists per game. They average 3.6 blocks per game and 6.5 steals per game defensively.
Sebastian Robinson leads NJIT in scoring, with an average of 14.4 points per game, while shooting with 45.3% 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 2.9 per game.
Vermont Catamounts Preview
The Vermont Catamounts have a 17-11 overall record and a 9-4 record in the America East. They are coming off a 75-62 road loss against UMBC and their previous three games were a 90-63 home win against Bryant, a 73-65 road win against Binghamton and an 80-57 home win against New Hampshire.
Offensively, Vermont averages 75.2 points per game, while allowing 70 points per game defensively. The Catamounts shoot with 47% from the field and grab 35.3 rebounds per game, while dishing out 13.3 assists per game. They average 3 blocks per game and 4.4 steals per game defensively.
Gus Yalden leads Vermont in scoring, with an average of 16.4 points per game, while shooting with 51.5% from the field and 71.9% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 5.9 rebounds. Sean Blake leads the team in assists with 4.1 per game.
Vermont Catamounts @ NJIT Highlanders Betting Trends: February 21, 2026
Why the NJIT Highlanders will win
- NJIT has won six of its last seven games.
- NJIT has won the first half in each of its last four home games.
Why the Vermont Catamounts will win
- Vermont has won each of its last 14 Saturday night road games against Conference opponents.
- NJIT has lost four of its last five home games following a home loss.
- Vermont has won the first half in eight of its last nine Saturday night road games against Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the last four night games between Vermont and NJIT have produced a total of 141 or fewer points.
- Seven of Vermont’s last eight Saturday road games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 141 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Vermont ranks 361st among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (4.5).
- Vermont ranks 23rd among Division 1 teams for turnovers per game this season (9.6).
Vermont vs NJIT Prediction
In this Vermont vs NJIT Prediction, Vermont is coming as -4.5 road favorites. Vermont has been the better team this season but have been weaker against the spread, with a 12-14 ATS record, as opposed to NJIT’s 17-10. Both teams are coming into this matchup in excellent form, as they are 8-2 and 6-3 in their last 10 and 9 games respectively, so I see no value on either side. Both teams are 10-5 to the over in their last 15 games combined and their previous meeting this season also went over the total with 156 total points. Over is 8-2 in their last 10 head-to-head meetings so take the over 142 points in this one.