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NJIT vs Binghamton Picks and Predictions – January 3, 2026
NJIT heads north to face Binghamton on Saturday afternoon in an America East tilt set for 2:00 PM ET at the Events Center in Binghamton, NY. With both teams fighting for mid-table position, this one should be tightly contested. The Binghamton Bearcats opened as narrow 1.5-point home favorites, and the market reflects just how evenly matched these rosters are.
The NJIT Highlanders haven’t traveled well, but they’ve been competitive against similar-tier programs. Binghamton, meanwhile, is leaning on home-court and better shooting splits in its gym to gain a slight edge. With the total set at 141.5, oddsmakers expect a moderate tempo — but one or two hot hands could easily tilt this game over the number.
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NJIT vs Binghamton Odds
Below are the current betting odds. Monitor the line closely on the latest college basketball odds page as market movement may offer value pregame or live.
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| NJIT Highlanders | -101 | +1.5 (-110) | O 141.5 (-117) |
| Binghamton Bearcats | -120 | -1.5 (-110) | U 141.5 (-106) |
NJIT Highlanders Betting Form
NJIT has been streaky all season. They lean on backcourt creation and a moderate tempo, preferring to control pace and stay in the half-court. Offensively, the Highlanders are efficient when they can establish rhythm through their guards, but scoring droughts have killed momentum in several close games.
On defense, NJIT holds up reasonably well against slower-paced teams, but their transition defense has been an issue. They also give up a high opponent 3-point rate, and that becomes a concern against a Binghamton team that shoots better at home. Turnovers are another problem — they rank near the bottom of the America East in turnover margin and assist-to-TO ratio.
Key injury news is still pending, so keep tabs on the NJIT injury report to confirm the status of their top ball-handlers. You can also track game trends, stats, and tempo profiles on the NJIT team page.
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Binghamton Bearcats Betting Form
Binghamton has been solid at home and tends to feed off its crowd energy early. They’ve covered three of their last four at the Events Center and are 5-2 straight up at home this season. Their offense relies heavily on spot-up shooting and offensive rebounding, which plays well against NJIT’s weaker rebounding guards.
Defensively, the Bearcats don’t force a ton of turnovers but do a decent job staying in front and closing out. They’re vulnerable in the paint, however, and if NJIT can get downhill, they’ll need to rotate better to avoid foul trouble. One edge Binghamton holds is free-throw efficiency — they shoot over 74% as a team, which could be a difference-maker late in a one-possession game.
Depth has been inconsistent, and the bench production drops off hard after the top six. Any injury or foul-related rotation changes could have a bigger impact than the spread suggests. Monitor the Binghamton injury report closely before betting. Full results and analytics are available on the Binghamton Bearcats page.
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NJIT vs Binghamton Matchup Breakdown
This is a strength-on-weakness matchup in several areas. Binghamton has a more consistent offense at home, while NJIT has struggled with scoring efficiency and perimeter defense. But NJIT’s ability to slow tempo and grind out close games can’t be ignored.
Key matchup angles:
- Turnovers: NJIT averages 13.9 per game vs Binghamton’s 11.2
- 3PT%: Binghamton 35.1% at home; NJIT allows 37.4% from deep
- Free throws: Binghamton +9% FT advantage
- Late-game execution: NJIT 3–7 in games decided by 6 points or fewer
Expect NJIT to play through their guards and look to keep this within a possession for most of the way. Binghamton will try to establish rhythm early with jump shooting and then lean on late FTs to secure it. It’s a style vs style game — and one where the side and total may hinge on end-of-game fouling.
For totals bettors, this could be a good candidate for alternate total points if you’re expecting a blowout or tight finish with intentional fouls.
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NJIT vs Binghamton Predictions and Best Bets
Binghamton deserves to be favored at home, but the line feels right on the edge. NJIT’s defense should keep them within striking distance, and if they win the turnover battle for once, this could be a steal spot. I still lean Bearcats based on better home splits and late-game foul shooting, but I’m not laying more than the current -1.5.
On the total, 141.5 looks low if the game opens up — especially if there’s pace in the second half. Still, both teams have been inconsistent on offense and might cancel each other out early. Lean Over, but cautiously.
Best Bet: Binghamton -1.5 (-110)
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