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Bulldogs vs Highlanders Picks and Predictions – Monday January 19, 2026
Bryant heads to Newark to face NJIT on Monday, January 19, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET, with the game played at the Joel & Diane Bloom Wellness and Events Center. It’s an America East spot on ESPN+, and the market is basically calling this a coin-flip with NJIT a small home favorite.
NJIT is laying -1.5 with a -121 moneyline, while Bryant takes +1.5 at -106. The total sits at 133.5, and that number is the real conversation because both teams have lived in the low-to-mid 60s most nights.
The matchup also comes with a clear situational split. Bryant is 1-10 on the road, and NJIT has been steadier at home (4-3). With a short spread, that home-floor edge matters more than usual because one clean late possession can decide both the side and the total.
Bryant Bulldogs vs NJIT Highlanders Odds
These are the current betting lines, and bettors should keep monitoring updated college basketball odds as tip approaches.
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryant Bulldogs | -106 | +1.5 (-121) | 133.5 |
| NJIT Highlanders | -121 | -1.5 (-106) | 133.5 |
Bryant Bulldogs Betting Form
Bryant’s 79-74 win over UMBC was the kind of game that shows their path. They can score enough to hang around when their primary options are finishing possessions and they’re getting timely threes. Timofei Rudovskii and Aaron Davis III carried the scoring load, and Bryant needs that same shot-making here because the margin for error on the road has been thin all season.
From a betting angle, Bryant tends to look best when they can stretch the floor and avoid empty trips. They’re capable of getting to eight or more made threes, and that’s how an underdog flips the script in a tight spread game. The problem is consistency, especially away from home, where the offense can stall and force tougher looks late in the clock.
If you’re looking at this through the number, Bryant +1.5 is really a question of whether they can play clean for 40 minutes. When they’re leaking turnovers or giving up easy runouts, they don’t have the efficiency to chase points. You can dig into the splits and recent results on Bryant stats and results.
NJIT Highlanders Betting Form
NJIT’s 73-64 win over UMass Lowell is a solid reference point because it was built on enough scoring pop to create separation, but also enough defense to control the game. Sebastian Robinson and Ari Fulton provided the production, and that matters because NJIT’s best version is when they have at least two steady scoring sources and they’re not relying on late-clock bailouts.
At home, NJIT has been more comfortable closing games. The 80-76 win over New Hampshire is a good example of how they can survive tight finishes, and that’s important with a -1.5 spread where you’re often living in a one-possession window late. If NJIT gets to the line and converts at their normal rate, it’s a quiet edge in a game that could be decided by free throws in the final minute.
The other angle is pace control. NJIT doesn’t need a fast game to win. They’re fine grinding possessions and forcing opponents to execute in the half court, which tends to pull totals down and makes the favorite’s defense more valuable than their raw scoring. For more on form and home splits, check NJIT schedule and stats.
Bryant Bulldogs vs NJIT Highlanders Matchup Breakdown
This matchup looks like a possession game. Bryant’s cleanest route is winning the three-point math and avoiding the bad turnovers that create easy points the other way. If they’re trading half-court possessions and hitting enough spot-up looks, they can stay live deep into the second half.
NJIT’s edge is more about controlling the texture. They’re at home, they can dictate tempo, and they’ve shown they can win games that stay in the 60s. That’s also why 133.5 is interesting. If NJIT forces longer possessions and Bryant’s threes don’t come easy, you’re quickly looking at a game that needs late fouling to threaten the over.
A few things I’m watching that directly connect to side and total:
- Who wins the turnover battle, especially live-ball giveaways
- Whether Bryant’s threes are catch-and-shoot looks or late-clock attempts
- Free throws in the last six minutes, since this spread invites a tight finish
If you’re evaluating how pace and end-game fouling distort totals, the Expert Betting Guide is a good framework for thinking about the final two minutes in games like this.
Bryant Bulldogs vs NJIT Highlanders Predictions and Best Bets
My lean on the side is NJIT -1.5. With Bryant’s 1-10 road record, it’s hard to pay for them in a near pick’em unless you’re confident the perimeter shooting travels again. NJIT doesn’t need to be explosive to cover this number. They just need to play a steadier game and win the possession battle.
The total is the stronger angle for me. 133.5 asks for a fairly efficient night from two offenses that often end up in the mid-60s. If this plays like a typical conference grinder, you’re relying on high three-point variance or extended foul sequences to get over the number.
I’d rather bet the game that’s in front of us: NJIT at home, a short spread, and a total that can be beaten by a few empty possessions on each side. If Bryant starts missing threes, the pace will not save them.
Best Bet: Under 133.5
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For broader betting angles and strategy reads that support your card-building, the main ScoresAndStats blog is useful, and if you’re comparing where to place the bet or how different books hang numbers, the sportsbook reviews and handicappers sites reviews pages help you shop smarter.
