- UMBC is a -6.5 point favorite vs NJIT
- Total (Over/Under): 140.5 points
- UMBC / NJIT TV channel: ESPN+
The UMBC Retrievers visit Joel & Diane Bloom Wellness and Events Center to take on the NJIT Highlanders on Mar. 3. Tip off is scheduled for 6:00 pm in Newark, NJ.
UMBC is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-110).
The UMBC vs. NJIT Over/Under is 140.5 total points.
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UMBC vs. NJIT Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| UMBC | -6.5 -110 | O 140.5 -110 | -275 |
| NJIT | +6.5 -110 | U 140.5 -110 | +220 |
UMBC vs NJIT Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts UMBC will win this college basketball game with 59.7% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
UMBC vs NJIT Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts UMBC will cover the spread with 52.5% confidence for today’s game.
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UMBC Basketball Best Bets Today:
- UMBC has hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 16 games (+11.85 Units / 27% ROI)
- UMBC have covered the Spread in 10 of their last 12 games (+7.80 Units / 59% ROI)
- UMBC have covered the 1H Spread in 10 of their last 12 games (+7.55 Units / 54% ROI)
- UMBC has hit the Team Total Over in 9 of their last 11 away games (+6.70 Units / 52% ROI)
- UMBC has hit the 1H Moneyline in 9 of their last 12 games (+5.55 Units / 24% ROI)
NJIT Basketball Best Bets Today:
- NJIT has hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 15 games (+15.00 Units / 74% ROI)
- NJIT has hit the 1H Moneyline in 8 of their last 12 games (+9.05 Units / 57% ROI)
- NJIT have covered the Spread in 11 of their last 15 games (+6.60 Units / 40% ROI)
- NJIT has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 15 games (+4.10 Units / 24% ROI)
- NJIT have covered the 1H Spread in 8 of their last 12 games (+3.40 Units / 25% ROI)
UMBC Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
UMBC has a 15-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.9 Units / 10.14% ROI).
- 18-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +7.55 Units / 11.02% ROI
- 11-15 when betting the Over for -5.5 Units / -19.23% ROI
- 15-11 when betting the Under for +2.9 Units / 10.14% ROI
NJIT Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
NJIT has a 18-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (+5.9 Units / 18.5% ROI).
- 14-15 when betting on the Moneyline for +19.8 Units / 57.47% ROI
- 14-15 when betting the Over for -2.5 Units / -7.84% ROI
- 15-14 when betting the Under for -0.4 Units / -1.25% ROI
UMBC Offensive Stats & Trends:
UMBC is shooting 36% from three (748/2,047) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among America East Teams; League Avg: 33%
UMBC made 9.0 three-pointers per game last season — best among America East Teams; League Avg: 7.5
UMBC averaged 13.0 turnovers per game (402 turnovers/31 games) last season — tied for 31st highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6
UMBC shot 39% from three (287/739) last season — best among America East Teams; League Avg: 34%
NJIT Offensive Stats & Trends:
NJIT is shooting 31% from three (217/703) this season — 13th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
NJIT has averaged 11.0 assists per game (331 assists/30 games) this season — tied for 15th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 14.0
NJIT shot 46% from inside the arc (371/805) last season — 16th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%
NJIT has a 34% free throw rate (590 free throw attempts/1,730 field goal attempts) this season — 4th highest among America East Teams; League Avg: 33%
UMBC Defensive Stats & Trends:
UMBC has allowed an average of 1.14 points per shot (1,895 points/1,664 shots) this season — best among America East Teams ; League Avg: 1.25
UMBC allowed 80.9 points per game (2,508 points/31 games) last season — 4th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0
UMBC has allowed 67.7 points per game (1,895 points/28 games) this season — best among America East Teams ; League Avg: 72.2
UMBC allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (235/745) last season — tied for 33rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
NJIT Defensive Stats & Trends:
NJIT allowed 7.1 made three-pointers per game last season — 5th highest among America East Teams ; League Avg: 6.8
NJIT has forced 10.7 turnovers per game (322 turnovers/30 games) this season — 3rd best among America East Teams ; League Avg: 10.1
NJIT has allowed opponents to shoot 43% (757/1,755) this season — 3rd best among America East Teams ; League Avg: 45%
NJIT has allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (423/1,346) since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among America East Teams ; League Avg: 33%
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