NJIT Highlanders vs Louisville Cardinals NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 11/26

The NJIT Highlanders are set to play against the #6 Louisville Cardinals on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. The game will take place at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky. The Highlanders enter the game with a 3-4 record in the regular season, while the Cardinals hold an undefeated 6-0 record. Louisville is a strong team in the Atlantic Coast Conference and is currently ranked #6. NJIT, part of the America East Conference, will face a challenging game as they are significant underdogs with a spread of +43.5. Fans can catch the game on ACCN at 9:00 PM ET.

NJIT Highlanders vs Louisville Cardinals Game Day Info

  • Sport: College Basketball
  • Teams: NJIT Highlanders vs Louisville Cardinals
  • Venue: KFC Yum! Center, Louisville KY
  • Date: Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 9:00 PM ET
  • Betting Odds: NJIT Spread: +43.5 (-115), Louisville Spread: -43.5 (-105), Over/Under: 155.5

NJIT Highlanders Team Preview

The NJIT Highlanders have faced tough competition recently. They have lost their last three games, including a 94-67 defeat against the Cincinnati Bearcats. In that game, the Highlanders shot 35.5% from the field, which shows a need for improvement in scoring.

Looking at the season stats, NJIT struggles with shooting accuracy. Their field goal percentage is 38.2%, placing them near the bottom among teams. However, they average 8.6 three-pointers per game, which ranks them 145th, showing they have some outside shooting capability.

Player performance is a mixed bag for NJIT. Ari Fulton leads the team with an average of 12.1 points and 8.3 rebounds per game. David Bolden also contributes with 13.4 points per game, but the team’s overall scoring remains a challenge as they average 66.3 points per game.

Louisville Cardinals Team Preview

The Louisville Cardinals have started the season with a perfect record of 6-0. Their recent games have shown strong performances, especially at home where they hold a 5-0 record. In their last game, the Cardinals secured a significant win against Eastern Michigan, finishing with a score of 87-46.

The team’s offense is a major strength, scoring an average of 95.5 points per game. They rank high in three-point shots made per game, with 12.2 on average. The Cardinals also perform well at the free-throw line, making 22 free throws per game.

Several players stand out this season, including Ryan Conwell and Mikel Brown Jr. Conwell averages 18.2 points per game, while Brown Jr. scores 18.3 on average. Both players are key contributors to the Cardinals’ success, helping them maintain their #6 AP rank.

BTB Betting Pick

For the spread pick, consider taking NJIT at +43.5. While Louisville scores 95.5 points per game, NJIT’s defense might keep the game closer than expected. The projection suggests Louisville will win, but NJIT should cover the large spread.

For the over/under, the recommendation is to go with the under 155.5. Louisville’s high-scoring offense faces an NJIT team that only scores 66.3 points per game. The projected score is Louisville winning with a total of fewer than 155.5 points.