The Vermont Catamounts (17-11, 10-3 America East) will try to extend a six-game win streak when they visit the NJIT Highlanders (5-23, 2-11 America East) on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at NJIT Wellness and Events Center as 8.5-point favorites. The matchup airs at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The over/under is 130.5 in the matchup.
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Vermont Cover -8.5 vs NJIT -112
Vermont vs. NJIT betting lines
- Vermont moneyline odds to win: -459
- NJIT moneyline odds to win: +350
- Spread: Vermont (-8.5)
- Total: 130.5
Vermont statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Against the spread, Vermont has fared better when playing at home, covering five times in 11 home games, and five times in 13 road games.
- The Catamounts have eclipsed the over/under in eight of 11 home games (72.7%), compared to three of 13 road games (23.1%).
- As a moneyline favorite, Vermont has picked up the win in eight of 10 games at home, good for a .800 winning percentage. It has won one of six games on the road (.167) as a moneyline favorite.
Recent trends
- On the offensive side of the ball, the Catamounts have increased their output a little bit over their last 10 games, scoring 68.6 points per contest over that span as opposed to the 66.6 they’ve put up over the course of this season.
- Vermont’s defense has been tougher lately, as the team has given up 63.0 points per game during its past 10 compared to the 64.0 points per game its opponents are averaging this season.
- The Catamounts’ past 10 contests have seen them make 8.1 three-pointers per game while shooting 35.7% from deep. Both numbers are up from their 2024-25 averages of 7.8 makes and 33.1%.
Vermont betting records this season
- ATS Record: 10-16-0 (Home: 5-6-0; Away: 5-8-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 8.5+: 2-4-0 (As Favorite: 5-13-0; As Underdog: 5-3-0)
- O-U-P: 12-13-1 (Home: 8-3-0; Away: 3-10-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 10-8 (Home: 8-2; Away: 1-5)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 5-3 (Home: 1-0; Away: 4-3)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.0 (283rd in nation) | 42.3 (98th) | 30.8 (255th) | 30.6 (144th) | 12.1 (289th) | 10.1 (69th) |
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NJIT statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- NJIT’s winning percentage against the spread at home is .400 (4-6-0). Away, it is .562 (9-7-0).
- In terms of the over/under, Highlanders games have finished over less often at home (four of 10, 40%) than on the road (12 of 16, 75%).
- In 2024-25 as moneyline underdogs, the Highlanders have a better winning percentage at home (.222, 2-7 record) than on the road (.000, 0-15).
Recent trends
- In their previous 10 games, the Highlanders are scoring 71.4 points per contest, 6.1 more than their season average (65.3).
- NJIT has fared worse defensively over its past 10 games, allowing 76.5 points per contest, 3.6 more points than its season average of 72.9.
- Over their past 10 games, the Highlanders are draining 7.9 treys per game, 1.1 more than their season average (6.8). They also sport a better three-point percentage over their past 10 contests (33.2%) compared to their season average (31.0%).
NJIT betting records this season
- ATS Record: 14-13-0 (Home: 4-6-0; Away: 9-7-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 8.5+: 10-7-0 (As Favorite: 1-1-0; As Underdog: 13-12-0)
- O-U-P: 17-10-0 (Home: 4-6-0; Away: 12-4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 1-1 (Home: 1-0; Away: 0-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-22 (Home: 2-7; Away: 0-15)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40.0 (359th in nation) | 43.7 (167th) | 32.5 (154th) | 33.6 (315th) | 10.4 (357th) | 11.4 (200th) |
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