Iona Gaels defeat NJIT Highlanders 72-49: Recap & Betting Results

Thu, Nov 5, 2026 · NCAAB · NJIT Highlanders 49, Iona Gaels 72

The Iona Gaels beat the NJIT Highlanders 72-49 on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at Hynes Athletics Center. The Iona Gaels covered the spread as 9.5-point favorites. The game went under the closing total of 146.5, with 121 points combined.

NJIT Highlanders vs. Iona Gaels final score and game recap

The Iona Gaels won by 23 points.

Who covered the spread in NJIT Highlanders vs. Iona Gaels?

The Iona Gaels covered the spread as 9.5-point favorites, winning by 23 points.

The spread opened and closed at Iona Gaels -9.5.

Did NJIT Highlanders vs. Iona Gaels go over or under the total?

The game went under: 121 points combined against a closing total of 146.5, under by 25.5.

The total opened and closed at 146.5.

NJIT Highlanders vs. Iona Gaels odds: sportsbook value and line movement

Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the NJIT Highlanders at +375 and the Iona Gaels at -535. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Iona Gaels a 80% favorite. The Iona Gaels won as the favorite at -535: $18.69 profit on a $100 bet.

This result left the NJIT Highlanders 0-2 in the 2026-27 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 0 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went under. That made it two straight losses for the NJIT Highlanders.

This result left the Iona Gaels 2-0 in the 2026-27 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 2 games with a closing line on file. All two of their games with a closing total went under. That made it two straight wins for the Iona Gaels.

What's next for NJIT Highlanders and Iona Gaels?

Next for the NJIT Highlanders: the Saint Peter's Peacocks at home on Sunday, November 8, 2026. Next for the Iona Gaels: at the St. John's Red Storm on Sunday, November 8, 2026.