Maine vs. NJIT: College Basketball Showdown Heats Up Thursday Morning

ORONO, Maine — The Maine Black Bears (10-8) will face off against the NJIT Highlanders (3-14) in an America East conference basketball game on Thursday morning at the Wellness and Events Center. Tipoff is scheduled for 11 a.m. ET, with Maine entering as 9.5-point favorites and an over/under set at 131 points.

The Black Bears are riding a two-game winning streak, including an 87-66 victory over Albany on Jan. 11. Meanwhile, the Highlanders have struggled, losing their last two games, including a 70-62 defeat on Saturday.

Maine’s senior guard, a consistent three-level scorer, has been a key player, averaging 14.5 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game. He has scored 15 or more points in three consecutive games, including 16 points and two assists in the win against Albany. Another standout, senior guard, averages 12.8 points, 4.9 assists, and 3.4 steals per game, with a season-high 25 points, six assists, and six steals in a recent matchup.

NJIT’s senior guard leads the team with 16.1 points and 4.7 assists per game, showcasing impressive court vision and scoring ability. In a recent game, he recorded 16 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists.

According to SportsLine‘s model, which simulates every Division 1 college basketball game 10,000 times, the model is leaning Over on the total points, predicting the teams will combine for 136 points. The model also indicates that one side of the spread hits in well over 50% of simulations.

Fans and bettors alike are eagerly awaiting the outcome of this matchup, with the model’s predictions offering valuable insights for those looking to make informed picks.