UMBC Retrievers vs NJIT Highlanders predictions, Jan 22, 2026

Yuriy Borshchenko

8 months ago

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In what promises to be an exciting NCAA College Basketball matchup, the UMBC Retrievers will host the NJIT Highlanders on January 22, 2026. Both teams have been in good form recently, with UMBC winning four out of their last five matches and NJIT also boasting the same record.

UMBC Retrievers basketball team will be looking to build on their recent successes and maintain their winning momentum in front of their home crowd. Their solid defense and efficient scoring have been key factors in their recent victories. On the other hand, the NJIT Highlanders have shown resilience and determination in their recent matches, making them a tough opponent for UMBC.

Bookmakers favor the UMBC Retrievers as the home team, giving them odds of 1.22 compared to NJIT’s 4.5. The predicted final score reflects a competitive game, with UMBC expected to win 76-67. However, basketball is a game of unpredictability, and anything can happen on the court. It will be a matchup to watch as both teams battle for supremacy.

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UMBC
78.7%

NJIT
21.3%

Prediction (the most likely score): 76:67

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Latest Results

19.01.26 Binghamton Bearcats basketball – UMBC Retrievers basketball – 60:78
15.01.26 Bryant University Bulldogs basketball – UMBC Retrievers basketball – 79:74 OT
10.01.26 UMBC Retrievers basketball – New Hampshire Wildcats basketball – 75:74
08.01.26 UMBC Retrievers basketball – Maine Black Bears basketball – 69:62
29.12.25 Coppin State Eagles basketball – UMBC Retrievers basketball – 59:93

19.01.26 NJIT Highlanders basketball – Bryant University Bulldogs basketball – 79:55
15.01.26 UMass Lowell River Hawks basketball – NJIT Highlanders basketball – 64:73
10.01.26 NJIT Highlanders basketball – Maine Black Bears basketball – 70:74
08.01.26 NJIT Highlanders basketball – New Hampshire Wildcats basketball – 80:76
03.01.26 Binghamton Bearcats basketball – NJIT Highlanders basketball – 65:73

Facts

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, UMBC won 4.

At the moment, both teams are looking strong and ready to play.

In this match, UMBC is considered a favorite.

In the last 10 head-to-head matches, UMBC won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 761:687. (average 76.1:68.7).

Including home matches between the teams, UMBC won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 314:298. (average 78.5:74.5).

Latest Head To Head

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
08.02.23 UMBC Retrievers basketball – NJIT Highlanders basketball – 72:63

Standings

NCAA College Basketball Outrights

1. Michigan Wolverines: 5 (14.46%)

2. Arizona Wildcats: 5.5 (13.14%)

3. Connecticut Huskies: 10 (7.23%)

4. Duke Blue Devils: 12 (6.02%)

5. Houston Cougars: 12 (6.02%)

6. Purdue Boilermakers: 13 (5.56%)

7. Iowa State: 15 (4.82%)

8. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 16 (4.52%)

9. Florida Gators: 19 (3.8%)

10. Illinois Fighting Illini: 23 (3.14%)

11. Vanderbilt Commodores: 31 (2.33%)

12. Brigham Young: 31 (2.33%)

13. Kansas Jayhawks: 31 (2.33%)

14. Michigan State: 36 (2.01%)

15. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 36 (2.01%)

16. Texas Tech: 41 (1.76%)

17. Virginia Cavaliers: 51 (1.42%)

18. Louisville: 51 (1.42%)

19. Alabama Crimson Tide: 51 (1.42%)

20. Arkansas Razorbacks: 61 (1.18%)

21. North Carolina: 81 (0.89%)

22. St. Johns Red Storm: 91 (0.79%)

23. Tennessee Volunteers: 101 (0.72%)

24. Kentucky Wildcats: 101 (0.72%)

25. Clemson: 126 (0.57%)

26. Iowa Hawkeyes: 126 (0.57%)

27. Georgia Bulldogs: 176 (0.41%)

28. Indiana Hoosiers: 201 (0.36%)

29. Wisconsin Badgers: 201 (0.36%)

30. SMU Mustangs: 201 (0.36%)

31. UCLA: 201 (0.36%)

32. St. Louis Billikens: 201 (0.36%)

33. NC State: 201 (0.36%)

34. Villanova Wildcats: 251 (0.29%)

35. Baylor Bears: 251 (0.29%)

36. Auburn Tigers: 251 (0.29%)

37. Miami (FL): 251 (0.29%)

38. Texas Longhorns: 251 (0.29%)

39. Texas A&M: 251 (0.29%)

40. UCF Knights: 351 (0.21%)

41. Seton Hall Pirates: 351 (0.21%)

42. Ohio State Buckeyes: 351 (0.21%)

43. San Diego State: 351 (0.21%)

44. Missouri Tigers: 351 (0.21%)

45. USC Trojans: 351 (0.21%)

46. Virginia Tech: 501 (0.14%)

47. TCU: 501 (0.14%)

48. Creighton: 501 (0.14%)

49. Oklahoma Sooners: 501 (0.14%)

50. Stanford Cardinal: 501 (0.14%)

51. Oklahoma State: 501 (0.14%)

52. LSU: 751 (0.1%)

53. Ole Miss Rebels: 751 (0.1%)

54. Kansas State: 751 (0.1%)

55. West Virginia: 751 (0.1%)

56. New Mexico: 751 (0.1%)

57. Butler Bulldogs: 751 (0.1%)

58. Oregon Ducks: 751 (0.1%)

59. California Golden Bears: 1001 (0.07%)

60. Maryland Terrapins: 1001 (0.07%)

61. South Carolina Gamecocks: 1001 (0.07%)

62. Marquette: 1001 (0.07%)

63. Colorado State: 1001 (0.07%)

64. Wake Forest: 1001 (0.07%)

65. Memphis Tigers: 1001 (0.07%)

66. Pittsburgh Panthers: 1001 (0.07%)

67. Washington Huskies: 1001 (0.07%)

68. Colorado: 1001 (0.07%)

69. Utah Utes: 1001 (0.07%)

70. Northwestern Wildcats: 1001 (0.07%)

71. Notre Dame: 1001 (0.07%)

72. Syracuse Orange: 1001 (0.07%)

73. Xavier Musketeers: 1001 (0.07%)

74. Mississippi St.: 1001 (0.07%)

75. Cincinnati Bearcats: 1001 (0.07%)

76. Georgia Tech: 1001 (0.07%)

77. DePaul Blue Demons: 1001 (0.07%)

78. Providence Friars: 1001 (0.07%)

79. Arizona State: 1001 (0.07%)

80. Miami (Ohio): 1001 (0.07%)

81. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 1001 (0.07%)

82. Florida State: 1001 (0.07%)

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