- UMBC is a -8.5 point favorite vs N.J.I.T.
- Total (Over/Under): 145.5 points
- UMBC / N.J.I.T. TV channel: ESPN+
The UMBC Retrievers visit Wellness and Events Center to take on the N.J.I.T. Highlanders on Jan. 9. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Newark, NJ.
UMBC is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-110).
The UMBC vs. N.J.I.T. Over/Under is 145.5 total points.
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UMBC vs. N.J.I.T. Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| UMBC | -8.5 -110 | O 145.5 -105 | -375 |
| N.J.I.T. | +8.5 -110 | U 145.5 -115 | +290 |
UMBC vs N.J.I.T. Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts UMBC will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
UMBC vs N.J.I.T. Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts UMBC will cover the spread with 54.7% confidence for today’s game.
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UMBC Basketball Best Bets Today:
- UMBC have covered the 1H Spread in 20 of their last 29 games (+9.65 Units / 29% ROI)
- UMBC has hit the Team Total Over in 13 of their last 16 away games (+9.46 Units / 51% ROI)
- UMBC have covered the Spread in 12 of their last 16 away games (+7.60 Units / 43% ROI)
- UMBC has hit the 1H Moneyline in 16 of their last 29 games (+7.43 Units / 19% ROI)
- UMBC has hit the Game Total Over in 10 of their last 16 away games (+3.40 Units / 19% ROI)
N.J.I.T. Basketball Best Bets Today:
- NJIT has hit the Game Total Under in their last 11 games at home (+11.00 Units / 91% ROI)
- NJIT has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 9 of their last 11 games at home (+6.70 Units / 53% ROI)
- NJIT has hit the Team Total Under in 8 of their last 11 games at home (+4.47 Units / 34% ROI)
- NJIT has hit the 1H Moneyline in 3 of their last 11 games at home (+2.20 Units / 20% ROI)
- NJIT have covered the 1H Spread in 6 of their last 11 games at home (+0.40 Units / 3% ROI)
UMBC Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
UMBC has a 7-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.4 Units / 2.8% ROI).
- 5-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.75 Units / -6.94% ROI
- 9-3 when betting the Over for +5.7 Units / 39.86% ROI
- 3-9 when betting the Under for -6.9 Units / -48.25% ROI
N.J.I.T. Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
N.J.I.T. has a 7-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.7 Units / -4.55% ROI).
- 2-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -7.8 Units / -55.71% ROI
- 8-6 when betting the Over for +1.4 Units / 9.09% ROI
- 6-8 when betting the Under for -2.8 Units / -18.18% ROI
UMBC Offensive Stats & Trends:
UMBC shot 35% from three (246/692) last season — best among America East Teams; League Avg: 33%
UMBC averaged 78.8 points per game (2,443 points/31 games) last season — tied for 45th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6
UMBC has averaged 83.1 points per game (1,330 points/16 games) this season — 29th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 75.0
UMBC has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (251 assists/ 177 TOs) this season — best among America East Teams; League Avg: 1.1
N.J.I.T. Offensive Stats & Trends:
NJIT has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.8 (155 assists/ 189 TOs) this season — tied for 11th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2
NJIT has averaged 62.9 points per game (944 points/15 games) this season — 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 75.0
NJIT has averaged 10.3 assists per game (155 assists/15 games) this season — tied for 6th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 14.1
NJIT averaged 10.3 offensive rebounds per game (268 rebounds/26 games) last season — 2nd best among America East Teams; League Avg: 8.5
UMBC Defensive Stats & Trends:
UMBC averaged 25.9 defensive rebounds per game (804 rebounds/31 games) last season — 5th lowest among America East Teams; League Avg: 25.7
UMBC has averaged 24.8 defensive rebounds per game (397 rebounds/16 games) this season — 4th best among America East Teams; League Avg: 24.3
UMBC averaged 5.2 steals per game (162 steals/31 games) last season — tied for 30th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7
UMBC has averaged 7.7 steals per game (123 steals/16 games) this season — 3rd best among America East Teams; League Avg: 6.7
N.J.I.T. Defensive Stats & Trends:
NJIT has averaged 4.8 steals per game (72 steals/15 games) this season — tied for 8th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.2
NJIT has allowed 5.7 made three-pointers per game this season — best among America East Teams ; League Avg: 6.8
NJIT has allowed 5.7 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.6
NJIT has forced 9.1 turnovers per game (136 turnovers/15 games) this season — 6th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.5
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