NJIT vs Maine Prediction 1/16/25 College Basketball Picks Today
Maine (10-8) vs. NJIT (3-14)
January 16, 2025 11:00 am EDT
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The Maine Black Bears and NJIT Highlanders meet Thursday in college basketball action at the Joel & Diane Bloom Wellness and Events Center. Here’s a NJIT vs Maine Prediction. This article will include a NJIT vs Maine Pick.
Maine Black Bears Betting Preview
The Maine Black Bears beat Binghamton and Albany, and they play UMBC, UMass Lowell, and New Hampshire next. The Maine Black Bears are averaging 72.6 points on 46.5 percent shooting and allowing 67.6 points on 43.1 percent shooting. AJ Lopez is averaging 14.5 points and 1.5 assists, while Kellen Tynes is averaging 12.8 points and 3.4 rebounds. Quion Burns is the third double-digit scorer and Christopher Mantis is dishing 1.1 assists. The Maine Black Bears are shooting 34.5 percent from beyond the arc and 77.2 percent from the free throw line. The Maine Black Bears are allowing 33.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 27.9 rebounds per game.
NJIT Highlanders Betting Preview
The NJIT Highlanders lost to UMBC and UMass Lowell, and they play New Hampshire, Vermont, and Albany next. The NJIT Highlanders are averaging 62.9 points on 39.6 percent shooting and allowing 71.7 points on 43 percent shooting. Tariq Francis is averaging 18.6 points and 4 rebounds, while Sebastian Robinson is averaging 13.2 points and 3.5 assists. Tim Moore Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Quentin Duncan is dishing 0.7 assists. The NJIT Highlanders are shooting 29.8 percent from beyond the arc and 73.6 percent from the free throw line. The NJIT Highlanders are allowing 30.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32 rebounds per game.
Why the NJIT Highlanders will win
- Maine has lost six of its last seven road games against the America East Conference.
- The home team has won four of Maine’s last five games.
- The home team has won the first half in each of NJIT’s last four games.
Why the Maine Black Bears will win
- NJIT has lost each of its last eight games against the America East Conference.
- NJIT has lost the first half in six of its last eight games against the America East Conference.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Maine’s last seven games against Conference opponents has produced a total of 136+ points.
- Eight of NJIT’s last nine day games have produced a total of 132+ points.
NJIT vs Maine Prediction Injury Report
Neither NJIT nor Maine has a player listed on its injury report.
NJIT vs Maine Prediction
The Maine Black Bears are the better team obviously, and they have three road wins, so they’re not going to be scared of the moment. The problem is neither NJIT nor Maine is lighting it up against the number, and two of NJIT’s three wins this season have come at home. Also, this is an early start where we tend to see sluggish and sloppy play. A game before noon, these kids are there bright and early, expected to play before they’re even fully awake. Points can be key in these spots, especially with a home dog. I’ll take my chances with the NJIT Highlanders at home and a great deal of points.
