LIU vs Merrimack Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 2

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  • Merrimack (7-16) are -13.5 point favorites vs LIU (3-19)
  • Total (Over/Under): 130.5 points
  • Watch the game on CBS Sports Network

The LIU Sharks (3-19) visit Hammel Court to take on the Merrimack Warriors (7-16) on Feb. 2. Tip off is scheduled for 5:00pm EST in North Andover.

Merrimack is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -13.5 (-110).

The LIU vs. Merrimack Over/Under is 130.5 total points.

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LIU vs. Merrimack Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
LIU+13.5 -110O 130.5 -110+650
Merrimack -13.5 -110U 130.5 -110-1100

LIU vs Merrimack Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Merrimack will win this game with 75.4% confidence.

LIU vs Merrimack Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Merrimack will cover the spread with 51.9% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both LIU and Merrimack, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • LIU has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 10 games (+5.80 Units / 53% ROI)
  • LIU has hit the 1H Moneyline in 1 of their last 5 games (+0.25 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Merrimack has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 23 games (+14.60 Units / 58% ROI)
  • Merrimack has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 19 of their last 34 games (+3.40 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Merrimack has hit the 1H Moneyline in 2 of their last 3 games at home (+2.00 Units / 32% ROI)

LIU Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

LIU has gone 6-14 against the spread this college basketball season (-9.4 Units / -42.73% ROI).

  • 1-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.2 Units / -47.69% ROI
  • 7-13 when betting the Over for -7.3 Units / -33.18% ROI
  • 13-7 when betting the Under for +5.3 Units / 24.09% ROI

Merrimack Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Merrimack has gone 8-13 against the spread this college basketball season (-6.25 Units / -27.06% ROI).

  • 5-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -8.2 Units / -39.14% ROI
  • 4-17 when betting the Over for -14.7 Units / -63.64% ROI
  • 17-4 when betting the Under for +12.6 Units / 54.55% ROI

LIU Offensive Stats & Trends:

LIU has averaged 15.9 turnovers per game (349 turnovers/22 games) this season — 5th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.5

LIU has made 5.3 three-pointers per game this season — 19th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.4

LIU has averaged 67.0 points per game (1,474 points/22 games) this season — 5th lowest among Northeast Teams; League Avg: 68.0

LIU is shooting 46% from inside the arc (335/728) this season — tied for 17th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 52%

Merrimack Offensive Stats & Trends:

Merrimack has averaged 58.2 points per game (1,338 points/23 games) this season — 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.8

Merrimack is shooting 30% from three (153/516) this season — 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Merrimack has averaged 5.4 offensive rebounds per game (124 rebounds/23 games) this season — 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.5

Merrimack has averaged 1.18 points per shot (1,338 points/1,131 shots) this season — 4th best among Northeast Teams; League Avg: 1.18

LIU Defensive Stats & Trends:

LIU has averaged 23.7 defensive rebounds per game (521 rebounds/22 games) this season — 3rd best among Northeast Teams; League Avg: 22.4

LIU has 372 steals since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd most among Northeast Teams

LIU has allowed opponents to shoot 33% from three (419/1,271) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd best among Northeast Teams ; League Avg: 34%

LIU has allowed 80.3 points per game (1,766 points/22 games) this season — 6th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 69.6

Merrimack Defensive Stats & Trends:

Merrimack has averaged 19.3 defensive rebounds per game (445 rebounds/23 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Merrimack has averaged 10.6 steals per game (243 steals/23 games) this season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Merrimack has averaged 10.6 steals per game (243 steals/23 games) this season — best among Northeast Teams; League Avg: 7.5

Merrimack has 243 steals this season — most among Division 1 Teams


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