The NJIT Highlanders (5-22, 2-10 America East) are underdogs (+8.5) as they attempt to stop a five-game losing streak when they visit the UMBC Retrievers (12-16, 4-9 America East) at 12:00 PM ET on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena. The game airs on ESPN+. The matchup’s point total is set at 150.5.
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UMBC Cover -8.5 vs NJIT -117
UMBC vs. NJIT betting lines
- UMBC moneyline odds to win: -446
- NJIT moneyline odds to win: +343
- Spread: UMBC (-8.5)
- Total: 150.5
UMBC statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- UMBC owns a worse record against the spread in home games (4-8-0) than it does in road games (8-6-0).
- The Retrievers have exceeded the over/under in a lower percentage of games at home (66.7%) than road games (71.4%).
- In home games, UMBC has won more often as a moneyline favorite, putting up a record of 3-4 (.429). In away games, it is 1-2 (.333) as a moneyline favorite.
Recent trends
- In their last 10 games, the Retrievers have been putting up 75.4 points per game, an average that’s a little lower than the 80.3 they’ve scored over the course of the 2024-25 season.
- UMBC has been more porous on the defensive side of the ball lately, allowing 82 points per game over its past 10 outings compared to the 78.2 points per game its opponents are averaging over the 2024-25 season.
- The Retrievers’ last 10 contests have seen them make 7.8 three-pointers per game while shooting 35.9% from beyond the arc. Both numbers are below their 2024-25 averages of 8.7 makes and 37.9%.
UMBC betting records this season
- ATS Record: 12-14-0 (Home: 4-8-0; Away: 8-6-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 8.5+: 3-2-0 (As Favorite: 4-7-0; As Underdog: 8-7-0)
- O-U-P: 18-7-1 (Home: 8-3-1; Away: 10-4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 4-6 (Home: 3-4; Away: 1-2)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 5-10 (Home: 1-3; Away: 4-7)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49 (15th in nation) | 46.1 (308th) | 30.4 (281st) | 35 (346th) | 14.9 (97th) | 11.6 (223rd) |
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NJIT statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- This season, NJIT is 4-6-0 at home against the spread (.400 winning percentage). On the road, it is 8-7-0 ATS (.533).
- Highlanders games have finished above the over/under less frequently at home (four times out of 10) than on the road (11 of 15) this year.
- As moneyline underdogs, the Highlanders have won a higher percentage of games at home (2-7) than away (0-14).
Recent trends
- Over their previous 10 games, the Highlanders are averaging 66.7 points per game, 2.4 more than their season average (64.3).
- NJIT has fared worse defensively over its last 10 games, ceding 72.7 points per contest, 0.7 more points than its season average of 72.
- The Highlanders are draining 7 three-pointers per contest over their last 10 games, which is 0.3 more than their average for the season (6.7). Likewise, they have a higher three-point percentage over their past 10 contests (30.6%) compared to their season average from downtown (30.1%).
NJIT betting records this season
- ATS Record: 13-13-0 (Home: 4-6-0; Away: 8-7-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 8.5+: 9-7-0 (As Favorite: 1-1-0; As Underdog: 12-12-0)
- O-U-P: 16-10-0 (Home: 4-6-0; Away: 11-4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 1-1 (Home: 1-0; Away: 0-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-21 (Home: 2-7; Away: 0-14)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39.5 (360th in nation) | 43.5 (167th) | 32.4 (163rd) | 33.7 (313th) | 10.4 (357th) | 11.3 (185th) |
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