UMBC vs NJIT Prediction, Picks & Odds | 09 Jan 2025

Expect a Close Battle

NJIT are capable of staying close to UMBC here, so we’ll take a chance and wager them against the spread. There’s an attractive +7.5 available which is priced at -110.

UMBC Overcame NJIT in Last H2H

UMBC Retrievers were beaten in their previous game and this was on the road. Binghamton Bearcats claimed a 87-82 win.

NJIT Highlanders won their last game, beating Medgar Evers Cougars at home. It was a 107-51 win.

Head-to-Head Statistics

UMBC beat NJIT when the teams last met. It was a 79-60 scoreline. UMBC have won five of the past 8 games that these teams have played.

UMBC vs NJIT Prediction & Picks

With NJIT capable of remaining close to the favorites, backing them on the spread could be the way forward. Odds of -110 is available that the +7.5 is covered in this college contest.

In order to come up with the best college basketball picks, we like to know the team news and study the latest form. There are also lots of numbers to crunch from the available stats.

Key UMBC vs NJIT stats:

• The +7.5 line has been covered by NJIT in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• The +7.5 line has been covered by NJIT in 14 of their last 20 games at home.
• The +7.5 line has been covered by NJIT in 3 consecutive games at home.
• The -7.5 line hasn’t been covered by UMBC in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The -7.5 line hasn’t been covered by UMBC in 15 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The -7.5 line hasn’t been covered by UMBC in 4 consecutive games.
• The +7.5 line has been covered by NJIT in 5 of their last 8 games against UMBC.

NJIT +7.5 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our cappers have this probability somewhere between 55-60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

It’s possible to move the line for your selection and this allows bettors to get increasingly bigger odds. If you’re looking for more juice, then this option could tick the boxes.

Best Bet

NJIT +7.5 @ -110 Bet Now

BetMGM Promo Up To $1500 in Bonus Bets Get Bonus T&C apply. Gamble responsibly 18+

Gamble responsibly 18+. All odds are correct at time of publishing and are subject to change. To use the Bookmaker Live Streaming services you will need to be logged in and have a funded account or to have placed a bet in the last 24 hours. Geo-restrictions apply.

Correct Score Prediction

UMBC 79 - 74 NJIT

There are stacks of correct score lines on offer and we’re looking at UMBC to achieve a winning scoreline of 79-74 where a huge potential return is on the cards.

UMBC vs NJIT Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

UMBC Trading at Shorter Odds Than NJIT

The sportsbooks have UMBC at -417 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the favorites are 81% likely to win this game according to the latest odds. NJIT are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +310.

The spread is currently 8.5, with the total points line at 145.5. The Totals offers basketball fans an alternative way of getting involved. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 145.5 at -110.

If you’re wagering on college basketball, we recommend heading to the betting sites and scanning through the many game lines and team props. There’s a chance to wager pre-game and in-game.

Moneyline

UMBC

-417

NJIT

+310

Point Spread

UMBC -8.5

-106

NJIT +8.5

-114

Total Points

Under 145.5

-110

Over 145.5

-110

Player Props & Micro Betting

The gambling sites will have player props available for each game. Check out the various betting odds and take a view on whether a player’s Total Points, Three-Pointers, Blocks or Steals will hit over or under a certain line.

Micro betting is an exciting way to wager on college basketball. There are many live lines and it’s a simple case of predicting what is going to happen. Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer are among the options.

Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

UMBC Stats

NJIT Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

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

Point Spread

• -7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -7.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• +7.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 162.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 161.60 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 146: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games
• Over 146 on the Road: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 84.00 pts and allowed 78.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 78.70 pts and allowed 82.90 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 132.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 126.40 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 146: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 146 at Home: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 65.00 pts and allowed 67.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 63.00 pts and allowed 63.40 pts in the last 10 home games