NJIT at Vermont

Two of the top three teams in the America East Conference lock horns. NJIT is on a 5-2 SU/ATS run, coming off a 77-68 win at Albany as a +6.5 underdog. They've covered four of their last five as a dog. The defense ranks third in the conference in allowed shooting (.436) and fourth in defending the 3-pointer (.334). Vermont has failed to cover three of its last four at home, plus it is 0-2 ATS this season as a double-digit favorite. They beat Maine (67-62) as a 14.5-point favorite, and Binghamton (60-59) as 20.5-point chalk. The two meetings between these rivals last year were decided by 4 and 10 points, with Vermont being favored by 8.5 and 16.5 points. Play NJIT.