UMass Lowell vs NJIT Prediction, Picks & Odds | 05 Feb 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: UMass Lowell vs NJIT

The UMass Lowell River Hawks face the NJIT Highlanders, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Thursday, February 5.

It’s awesome to see NJIT with a -1.5 line on the spread at odds of -105 as we’re expecting a bigger margin of victory against UMass Lowell.

UMass Lowell River Hawks claimed a victory in their previous game. A 91-77 home win occurred against Maine Black Bears.

NJIT Highlanders got the win in their last game. A 79-77 triumph occurred on the road when meeting Vermont Catamounts.

Head-to-Head Statistics

NJIT have won the last two matchups versus UMass Lowell. It was 83-62 at home before a 73-64 road win. Both teams have five wins on the board when we look at the 10-game H2H record.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
NJIT	16-17	2212	2417	-205	8-6	8-11	1L
UMass Lowell	15-18	2471	2518	-47	10-4	5-14	1L

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UMass Lowell vs NJIT Prediction & Picks

The UMass Lowell vs NJIT betting tips feature sharp analysis across major markets, including a key match prediction, correct score guidance and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

We’re confident of backing NJIT to cover the -1.5 spread in this college game. This is a more than generous line and the favorites look a value bet at odds of -105.

Our expert college basketball handicappers study recent form and take injuries into account when assessing each matchup. Before delivering a verdict, we combine that insight with the latest stats to strengthen our analysis.

Key UMass Lowell vs NJIT stats:

• The -1.5 line has been covered by NJIT in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The -1.5 line has been covered by NJIT in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The -1.5 line has been covered by NJIT in 2 consecutive games.
• The +1.5 line hasn’t been covered by UMass Lowell in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The +1.5 line hasn’t been covered by UMass Lowell in 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The +1.5 line hasn’t been covered by UMass Lowell in 2 consecutive games on the road.
• The -1.5 line has been covered by NJIT in 2 consecutive games against UMass Lowell.

NJIT -1.5 Probability

Based on the odds from the top betting sites, there’s a 51.3% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. However, our analysts have this number between 55-60% based on their in-depth research. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

UMass Lowell 69 - 74 NJIT

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UMass Lowell vs NJIT Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

NJIT are strong -106 favorites to win this college game according to the Moneyline betting odds. The sportsbooks give them a 52% chance of claiming victory. UMass Lowell are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at -114.

The spread is currently 1.5, with the total points line at 149.5. There are many ways to bet on basketball including the Totals. If you fancy Under 149.5, then the odds are -110.

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Moneyline

UMass Lowell

-114

NJIT

-106

Point Spread

UMass Lowell -1.5

-102

NJIT +1.5

-120

Total Points

Under 149.5

-110

Over 149.5

-110

Prop bets don’t involve betting on a team to win and instead might look at a player’s individual performance. For example, the number of Points they might score or the number of Assists they might have.

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UMass Lowell Stats

NJIT Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 146.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 141.80 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 148.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 148.5 on the Road: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 71.10 pts and allowed 75.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 67.70 pts and allowed 74.10 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 146.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 141.50 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 148.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 148.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 76.10 pts and allowed 70.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 70.90 pts and allowed 70.60 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

America East	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
UMBC	24-8	2439	2144	295	15-2	9-6	12W
Vermont	22-12	2496	2330	166	13-5	9-7	1L
NJIT	16-17	2212	2417	-205	8-6	8-11	1L
UMass Lowell	15-18	2471	2518	-47	10-4	5-14	1L
Albany	11-21	2303	2332	-29	7-7	4-14	2L
New Hampshire	9-21	2076	2238	-162	8-5	1-16	1L
Bryant	9-22	2010	2246	-236	8-5	1-17	2L
Binghamton	8-23	2105	2321	-216	7-9	1-14	2W
Maine	8-24	2001	2190	-189	4-9	4-15	3L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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