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New Jersey Tech @ UMass Lowell

Current Records: New Jersey Tech 6-5; UMass Lowell 8-5

What to Know

Get ready for an America East battle as the UMass Lowell River Hawks and the New Jersey Tech Highlanders will face off at 6 p.m. ET Thursday at Costello Athletic Center. The teams split their matchups last year, with New Jersey Tech winning the first 73-67 and UMass Lowell taking the second 74-60.

The River Hawks were within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Sunday as they fell 68-63 to the Binghamton Bearcats.

Meanwhile, New Jersey Tech narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Maine Black Bears 69-66.

UMass Lowell is the favorite in this one, with an expected 6-point margin of victory. Those burned by picking them against the spread on Sunday might want to keep in mind that the team has not yet dropped back-to-back games against the spread this season.

UMass Lowell is now 8-5 while the Highlanders sit at 6-5. Two stats to keep an eye on: The River Hawks have been holding their opponents to a field goal percentage of 38.40%, which places them 24th in college basketball. Less enviably, New Jersey Tech has only been able to knock down 40% percent of their shots, which is the 22nd lowest field goal percentage in college basketball. So the cards are definitely stacked against New Jersey Tech.

How To Watch

  • When: Thursday at 6 p.m. ET
  • Where: Costello Athletic Center -- Lowell, Massachusetts
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The River Hawks are a solid 6-point favorite against the Highlanders, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the River Hawks as a 6.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -111

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Series History

New Jersey Tech have won four out of their last seven games against UMass Lowell.

  • Jan 03, 2021 - UMass Lowell 74 vs. New Jersey Tech 60
  • Jan 02, 2021 - New Jersey Tech 73 vs. UMass Lowell 67
  • Dec 11, 2019 - UMass Lowell 72 vs. New Jersey Tech 66
  • Dec 01, 2018 - UMass Lowell 94 vs. New Jersey Tech 71
  • Dec 03, 2017 - New Jersey Tech 78 vs. UMass Lowell 65
  • Dec 03, 2016 - New Jersey Tech 75 vs. UMass Lowell 74
  • Dec 05, 2015 - New Jersey Tech 90 vs. UMass Lowell 77