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North Carolina A&T vs. Monmouth prediction: Why Monmouth is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/29/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get North Carolina A&T vs Monmouth predictions for college basketball Thursday.
Monmouth will face North Carolina A&T in men's college basketball action at OceanFirst Bank Center on Thursday, starting at 7:00 PM ET.
The championship matchup pairs two 14–3 teams coming off sharply contrasting conference title games, with New England advancing through a low-scoring, snow-filled AFC Championship win over Denver and Seattle earning its place after a 31–27 NFC Championship thriller against the Rams.
The clash also spotlights two offensive focal points, with Drake Maye guiding New England through a composed, run-focused AFC title performance and Jaxon Smith-Njigba entering as Seattle’s primary playmaker following a 153-yard, one-touchdown outing in the NFC Championship.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven college basketball model projects Monmouth as the most likely winner of the North Carolina A&T vs. Monmouth game.
This article offers a closer look at Thursday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
North Carolina A&T vs. Monmouth prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Thursday's NCAA basketball matchup between North Carolina A&T and Monmouth 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives Monmouth an 83% chance of beating North Carolina A&T. Our predicted final score has Monmouth winning 78-68.
According to our model, Monmouth (-9.5) has a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the 144.5-point over/under has a 54% chance of going over.
North Carolina A&T vs. Monmouth odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | North Carolina A&T | Monmouth |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +9.5 (-108) | -9.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | +440 | -535 |
| Total | o144.5 (-110) | u144.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
North Carolina A&T vs. Monmouth picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Monmouth -9.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | Monmouth | -535 |
| Total | Over 144.5 | -110 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Monmouth -9.5 at the spread.
North Carolina A&T vs. Monmouth game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's men's college basketball game between Monmouth and North Carolina A&T at OceanFirst Bank Center is scheduled to commence at 7:00 PM ET.
- Who: North Carolina A&T vs. Monmouth
- Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: OceanFirst Bank Center
Conclusion
We predict Monmouth, with an 83% win probability, will likely beat North Carolina A&T on Thursday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate North Carolina A&T vs. Monmouth insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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