NJIT Highlanders defeat Saint Peter's Peacocks 25-18: Recap & Betting Results

Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · NCAAB · Saint Peter's Peacocks 18, NJIT Highlanders 25

The NJIT Highlanders beat the Saint Peter's Peacocks 25-18 on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at Joel & Diane Bloom Wellness and Events Center. The NJIT Highlanders covered the spread as 1.5-point underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 132.5, with 43 points combined.

Saint Peter's Peacocks vs. NJIT Highlanders final score and game recap

The NJIT Highlanders won by 7 points.

Who covered the spread in Saint Peter's Peacocks vs. NJIT Highlanders?

The NJIT Highlanders covered the spread as 1.5-point underdogs and won outright, by 7 points.

The spread opened and closed at Saint Peter's Peacocks -1.5.

Did Saint Peter's Peacocks vs. NJIT Highlanders go over or under the total?

The game went under: 43 points combined against a closing total of 132.5, under by 89.5.

The total opened at 134.5 and closed at 132.5.

Saint Peter's Peacocks vs. NJIT Highlanders odds: sportsbook value and line movement

Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Saint Peter's Peacocks at -122 and the NJIT Highlanders at +100. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Saint Peter's Peacocks a 52% favorite. The NJIT Highlanders won as the underdog at +100: $100 profit on a $100 bet.

The total moved down from 134.5 to 132.5, and the game went under.

This result left the Saint Peter's Peacocks 0-3 in the 2026-27 regular season (0-1 at home, 0-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 0 of 3 games with a closing line on file. All three of their games with a closing total went under. That made it three straight losses for the Saint Peter's Peacocks.

This result left the NJIT Highlanders 1-2 in the 2026-27 regular season (1-0 at home, 0-2 away or at neutral sites). 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.

What's next for Saint Peter's Peacocks and NJIT Highlanders?

Next for the Saint Peter's Peacocks: at the South Carolina Gamecocks on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Next for the NJIT Highlanders: at the Rutgers Scarlet Knights on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.