The NJIT Highlanders (4-8) will visit the Butler Bulldogs (9-3) after losing six straight road games. The contest starts at 2 p.m. ET on Monday, December 22, 2025.
The Bulldogs are a heavy favorite against the Highlanders when the Bulldogs and the Highlanders square off. The Bulldogs are favored by 32.5 points. The point total for the matchup is set at 149.5.
Continue reading to get the download ahead of wagering on the Butler-NJIT clash.
Butler vs. NJIT How to Watch & Odds
- When: Monday, December 22, 2025 at 2 p.m. ET
- Where: Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana
- TV: ESPN+
- Live Box Score: FOX Sports
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulldogs | -32.5 | -106 | -120 | 149.5 | -109 | -111 | - | - |
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Butler vs. NJIT Prediction
- Pick ATS: NJIT (+32.5)
- Pick OU: Over (149.5)
- Prediction: Butler 89, NJIT 62
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Butler vs. NJIT Betting Insights
Key Spread Facts
- Butler has covered seven times in 12 matchups with a spread this season.
- NJIT has compiled a 7-5-0 record against the spread this year.
- NJIT has covered the spread once this year (1-1 ATS) when playing as at least 32.5-point underdogs.
Key Total Facts
- Eight times so far this year, the Bulldogs and their opponent have combined to score more than 149.5 points.
- Highlanders games have gone over 149.5 points on five occasions this year.
- The two teams average a combined 148.3 points per contest, 1.2 fewer than the total for this matchup.
Butler vs. NJIT: 2025-26 Stats Comparison
| Butler | NJIT | |
|---|---|---|
| Points Scored Per Game (Rank) | 85.2 (57) | 63.1 (356) |
| Points Allowed (Rank) | 74.8 (213) | 77.5 (282) |
| Rebounds (Rank) | 12.3 (22) | 7.5 (334) |
| 3pt Made (Rank) | 8.2 (165) | 8.4 (147) |
| Assists (Rank) | 16.5 (82) | 10.7 (351) |
| Turnovers (Rank) | 11.4 (167) | 13.8 (324) |
Butler 2025-26 Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finley Bizjack | 12 | 16.8 | 1.7 | 2.3 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 2.6 |
| Michael Ajayi | 12 | 16.8 | 12.3 | 2.9 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 0.6 |
| Jamie Kaiser Jr. | 12 | 10.3 | 5.3 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 1.3 |
| Jalen Jackson | 6 | 9.5 | 3.5 | 3.8 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 0.3 |
| Evan Haywood | 12 | 8.3 | 1.6 | 1 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 2.1 |
NJIT 2025-26 Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Bolden | 12 | 11.8 | 3 | 2.7 | 1.2 | 0 | 1.9 |
| Ari Fulton | 12 | 11.1 | 7.3 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.9 |
| Sebastian Robinson | 9 | 8.1 | 1.7 | 1.6 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 0.4 |
| Jeremy Clayville | 12 | 7.5 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 1.8 |
| Malachi Arrington | 12 | 5.8 | 5.6 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 0 |
FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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