NJIT Highlanders vs UMBC Retrievers predictions, Mar 03, 2026

Yuriy Borshchenko

7 months ago

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As the NJIT Highlanders prepare to host the UMBC Retrievers on March 3, 2026, fans can anticipate an intriguing clash in NCAA college basketball. The Highlanders arrive with a mixed bag of performances, having secured only two victories in their last five outings. In contrast, the Retrievers are riding a wave of momentum, boasting an impressive five-game winning streak that places them in a strong position.

In terms of tactical strengths, UMBC has demonstrated solid offensive cohesion and defensive tenacity, which have been pivotal in their recent success. Their ability to adapt to game situations and capitalize on opponent weaknesses has been evident, as they seek to maintain pressure both inside and beyond the arc.

Conversely, NJIT will look to leverage their home-court advantage and find a rhythm that has eluded them recently. Their challenge will be to tighten up defensively and improve upon their inconsistency if they want to compete effectively.

According to bookmakers, NJIT stands at odds of 2.64 for a home win, while UMBC is favored at 1.42. The model prediction gives the Highlanders a 41.4% chance of victory compared to 58.6% for the Retrievers. Despite these figures, the outcome remains uncertain in what promises to be an engaging encounter.

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NJIT
35%

UMBC
65%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	2.7		1.42
	2.75		1.41
	2.48		1.44

Latest Results

28.02.26 Bryant University Bulldogs basketball – NJIT Highlanders basketball – 69:52
21.02.26 NJIT Highlanders basketball – Vermont Catamounts basketball – 64:70
19.02.26 NJIT Highlanders basketball – Albany Great Danes basketball – 63:81
14.02.26 Maine Black Bears basketball – NJIT Highlanders basketball – 58:67
12.02.26 New Hampshire Wildcats basketball – NJIT Highlanders basketball – 70:76

28.02.26 UMass Lowell River Hawks basketball – UMBC Retrievers basketball – 60:84
26.02.26 UMBC Retrievers basketball – Bryant University Bulldogs basketball – 70:58
21.02.26 UMBC Retrievers basketball – Albany Great Danes basketball – 66:62
19.02.26 UMBC Retrievers basketball – Vermont Catamounts basketball – 75:62
14.02.26 New Hampshire Wildcats basketball – UMBC Retrievers basketball – 63:85

Facts

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, NJIT won 1.

NJIT has had mixed results lately (last 5 games: 2 wins).

UMBC is on a winning streak and currently in very good shape (last 5 games: 5 wins).

NJIT may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.

UMBC could have a small edge in this match.

We predict that UMBC will win today’s game, with odds of 1.42.

In the last 11 head-to-head matches, NJIT won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 8 matches, and goals 761:848. (average 69.2:77.1).

Including home matches between the teams, NJIT won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 389:447. (average 64.8:74.5).

Latest Head To Head

22.01.26 UMBC Retrievers basketball – NJIT Highlanders basketball – 87:74
22.02.25 UMBC Retrievers basketball – NJIT Highlanders basketball – 95:91
09.01.25 NJIT Highlanders basketball – UMBC Retrievers basketball – 64:87
29.02.24 NJIT Highlanders basketball – UMBC Retrievers basketball – 60:79
27.01.24 UMBC Retrievers basketball – NJIT Highlanders basketball – 74:75

Standings

NCAA College Basketball Outrights

1. Michigan Wolverines: 4.05 (15.52%)

2. Duke Blue Devils: 4.36 (14.4%)

3. Arizona Wildcats: 5.85 (10.75%)

4. Florida Gators: 8.4 (7.48%)

5. Houston Cougars: 10.1 (6.22%)

6. Connecticut Huskies: 16.4 (3.83%)

7. Illinois Fighting Illini: 16.6 (3.79%)

8. Iowa State: 17 (3.7%)

9. Kansas Jayhawks: 27 (2.33%)

10. Purdue Boilermakers: 37 (1.7%)

11. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 40 (1.57%)

12. Michigan State: 45 (1.4%)

13. St. Johns Sonics: 55 (1.14%)

14. Tennessee Volunteers: 57.4 (1.1%)

15. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 57.4 (1.1%)

16. Arkansas Razorbacks: 57.4 (1.1%)

17. Alabama Crimson Tide: 57.4 (1.1%)

18. St. Johns Red Storm: 61.5 (1.02%)

19. Virginia Cavaliers: 73.4 (0.86%)

20. North Carolina: 76.2 (0.82%)

21. Texas Tech: 80.2 (0.78%)

22. Kentucky Wildcats: 85.2 (0.74%)

23. Louisville: 98.2 (0.64%)

24. VCU Rams: 100 (0.63%)

25. UC Irvine: 100 (0.63%)

26. High Point: 100 (0.63%)

27. Liberty: 100 (0.63%)

28. St. Marys (CA): 100 (0.63%)

29. McNeese State: 100 (0.63%)

30. Utah State: 100 (0.63%)

31. Yale: 100 (0.63%)

32. Saint Marys: 100 (0.63%)

33. Vanderbilt Commodores: 100.2 (0.63%)

34. Wisconsin Badgers: 105.2 (0.6%)

35. Clemson: 105.2 (0.6%)

36. Brigham Young: 105.2 (0.6%)

37. Iowa Hawkeyes: 110.2 (0.57%)

38. St. Louis Billikens: 110.2 (0.57%)

39. NC State: 110.2 (0.57%)

40. Texas A&M: 120.2 (0.52%)

41. SMU Mustangs: 130.2 (0.48%)

42. Miami (FL): 130.2 (0.48%)

43. Texas Longhorns: 130.2 (0.48%)

44. UCLA: 130.2 (0.48%)

45. Georgia Bulldogs: 150.2 (0.42%)

46. Villanova Wildcats: 180.2 (0.35%)

47. Indiana Hoosiers: 180.2 (0.35%)

48. UCF Knights: 180.2 (0.35%)

49. Ohio State Buckeyes: 180.2 (0.35%)

50. New Mexico: 180.2 (0.35%)

51. Auburn Tigers: 180.2 (0.35%)

52. San Diego State: 180.2 (0.35%)

53. Missouri Tigers: 230.2 (0.27%)

54. Santa Clara: 230.2 (0.27%)

55. Virginia Tech: 280.2 (0.22%)

56. TCU: 280.2 (0.22%)

57. Miami (Ohio): 280.2 (0.22%)

58. USC Trojans: 280.2 (0.22%)

59. Oklahoma State: 501 (0.13%)

60. California Golden Bears: 1001 (0.06%)

61. Baylor Bears: 1001 (0.06%)

62. Seton Hall Pirates: 1001 (0.06%)

63. West Virginia: 1001 (0.06%)

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