- Merrimack is a -7.5 point favorite vs Fairfield
- Total (Over/Under): 138.5 points
- Fairfield / Merrimack TV channel: ESPN+
The Fairfield Stags visit Lawler Arena to take on the Merrimack Warriors on Jan. 3. Tip off is scheduled for 3:00pm EST in North Andover, MA.
Merrimack is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-120).
The Fairfield vs. Merrimack Over/Under is 138.5 total points.
Bet now on Merrimack vs Fairfield & all college basketball games with BetMGM
Fairfield vs. Merrimack Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Fairfield | +7.5 +100 | O 138.5 -115 | +280 |
| Merrimack | -7.5 -120 | U 138.5 -105 | -350 |
Fairfield vs Merrimack Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Merrimack will win this college basketball game with 79.6% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Fairfield vs Merrimack Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Merrimack will cover the spread with 60.7% confidence for today’s game.
Bet now on Merrimack vs Fairfield and all games with BetMGM
Fairfield Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Fairfield has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 15 of their last 18 away games (+11.65 Units / 57% ROI)
- Fairfield has hit the Game Total Over in 14 of their last 18 away games (+9.55 Units / 48% ROI)
- Fairfield has hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 36 games (+5.40 Units / 7% ROI)
- Fairfield has hit the Team Total Over in 12 of their last 18 away games (+5.25 Units / 26% ROI)
Merrimack Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Merrimack has hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 32 games (+8.60 Units / 9% ROI)
- Merrimack has hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 15 games at home (+4.55 Units / 28% 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 (+4.25 Units / 12% ROI)
- Merrimack has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 15 games at home (+2.07 Units / 12% ROI)
Fairfield Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Fairfield has a 5-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.7 Units / -20.45% ROI).
- 4-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.9 Units / -12.34% ROI
- 6-5 when betting the Over for +0.5 Units / 3.79% ROI
- 5-6 when betting the Under for -1.6 Units / -12.12% ROI
Merrimack Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Merrimack has a 7-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.5 Units / 10.49% ROI).
- 5-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.5 Units / 15.48% ROI
- 7-6 when betting the Over for +0.4 Units / 2.8% ROI
- 6-7 when betting the Under for -1.7 Units / -11.89% ROI
Fairfield Offensive Stats & Trends:
Fairfield has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (183 assists/ 121 TOs) this season — best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 1.0
Fairfield made 8.9 three-pointers per game last season — best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 7.0
Fairfield has averaged 1.13 points per shot (923 points/818 shots) this season — tied for 6th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.27
Fairfield made 310 three-pointers last season — most among MAAC Teams
Merrimack Offensive Stats & Trends:
Merrimack has averaged 63.5 points per game (826 points/13 games) this season — tied for 11th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 75.3
Merrimack has averaged 6.3 offensive rebounds per game (82 rebounds/13 games) this season — 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.6
Merrimack has averaged 9.8 turnovers per game (128 turnovers/13 games) this season — tied for 18th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.1
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
Fairfield Defensive Stats & Trends:
Fairfield has averaged 19.7 defensive rebounds per game (256 rebounds/13 games) this season — tied for 6th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.9
Fairfield averaged 22.2 defensive rebounds per game (776 rebounds/35 games) last season — tied for 26th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5
Fairfield has averaged 21.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,032 rebounds/48 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 8th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.6
Fairfield has averaged 19.7 defensive rebounds per game (256 rebounds/13 games) this season — 2nd lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 22.1
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 has averaged 21.8 defensive rebounds per game (980 rebounds/45 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 11th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.6
Merrimack forced 15.6 turnovers per game (500 turnovers/32 games) last season — 9th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8
Merrimack has averaged 21.2 defensive rebounds per game (276 rebounds/13 games) this season — 5th lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 22.1
Bet now on Merrimack vs Fairfield and all games with BetMGM
More College Basketball Betting at
BetMGM is the best online sportsbook for college basketball betting throughout the year. From futures like national championship odds and conference championship odds to weekly team betting like Purdue basketball odds, Michigan basketball odds, or Indiana basketball odds, there’s entertainment for everyone. If you don’t have an account, check your eligibility for a sportsbook welcome offer or BetMGM Refer A Friend bonus.
