Boston University vs Merrimack Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 13

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  • Merrimack is a -4.5 point favorite vs Boston University
  • Total (Over/Under): 127.5 points
  • Boston University / Merrimack TV channel: ESPN+

The Boston University Terriers visit Lawler Arena to take on the Merrimack Warriors on Dec. 13. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in North Andover, MA.

Merrimack is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-115).

The Boston University vs. Merrimack Over/Under is 127.5 total points.

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Boston University vs. Merrimack Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Boston University+4.5 -105O 127.5 -105+180
Merrimack -4.5 -115U 127.5 -115-225

Boston University vs Merrimack Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Merrimack will win this college basketball game with 78.6% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Boston University vs Merrimack Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Merrimack will cover the spread with 69.5% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Boston University has hit the 1H Moneyline in 20 of their last 32 games (+9.95 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Boston University has hit the Game Total Under in 12 of their last 14 away games (+9.80 Units / 64% ROI)
  • Boston University has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 21 of their last 32 games (+9.70 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Boston University has hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 14 away games (+4.25 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Boston University have covered the 1H Spread in 19 of their last 32 games (+4.10 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Merrimack has hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 32 games (+8.35 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Merrimack has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 32 games (+4.75 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Merrimack has hit the 1H Moneyline in 11 of their last 15 games at home (+4.40 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Merrimack have covered the 1H Spread in 18 of their last 32 games (+3.15 Units / 9% ROI)

Boston University Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Boston University has a 4-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.5 Units / -15.15% ROI).

  • 4-5 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.65 Units / -27.24% ROI
  • 3-6 when betting the Over for -3.6 Units / -36.36% ROI
  • 6-3 when betting the Under for +2.7 Units / 27.27% ROI

Merrimack Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Merrimack has a 5-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.6 Units / 5.45% ROI).

  • 4-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.5 Units / 28.57% ROI
  • 5-5 when betting the Over for -0.5 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 5-5 when betting the Under for -0.5 Units / -4.55% ROI

Boston University Offensive Stats & Trends:

Boston University averaged 8.5 offensive rebounds per game (271 rebounds/32 games) last season — 4th best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 8.4

Boston University had 17.0 free throw attempts per game last season — 3rd best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 16.1

Boston University averaged 30% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (544 free throw attempts/1,789 field goal attempts) last season — 4th highest among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 29%

Boston University averaged 66.0 points per game (2,113 points/32 games) last season — 18th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6

Merrimack Offensive Stats & Trends:

Merrimack had an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (168 assists/ 185 TOs) last season — tied for lowest among Northeast Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Merrimack averaged 6.7 offensive rebounds per game (214 rebounds/32 games) last season — tied for 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.8

Merrimack averaged 69.0 points per game (2,209 points/32 games) last season — tied for 39th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6

Merrimack shot 31% from three (237/762) last season — tied for 13th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Boston University Defensive Stats & Trends:

Boston University averaged 25.1 defensive rebounds per game (803 rebounds/32 games) last season — 3rd best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 24.0

Boston University stole the ball 207 times last season — 3rd most among Patriot League Teams

Boston University averaged 6.5 steals per game (207 steals/32 games) last season — 5th lowest among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 6.2

Boston University allowed 66.2 points per game (2,117 points/32 games) last season — 3rd best among Patriot League Teams ; League Avg: 68.1

Merrimack Defensive Stats & Trends:

Merrimack averaged 9.8 steals per game (314 steals/32 games) last season — 9th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Merrimack averaged 22.0 defensive rebounds per game (704 rebounds/32 games) last season — tied for 20th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Merrimack forced 15.6 turnovers per game (500 turnovers/32 games) last season — 9th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

Merrimack stole the ball 314 times last season — 10th most among Division 1 Teams


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