- Merrimack is a -6.5 point favorite vs Manhattan
- Total (Over/Under): 146.5 points
- Manhattan / Merrimack TV channel: ESPN+
The Manhattan Jaspers visit Lawler Arena to take on the Merrimack Warriors on Jan. 4. Tip off is scheduled for 12:00pm EST in North Andover, MA.
Merrimack is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-110).
The Manhattan vs. Merrimack Over/Under is 146.5 total points.
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Manhattan vs. Merrimack Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Manhattan | +6.5 -110 | O 146.5 -115 | 225 |
| Merrimack | -6.5 -110 | U 146.5 -105 | -285 |
Manhattan vs Merrimack Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Merrimack will win this college basketball game with 68.3% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Manhattan vs Merrimack Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Merrimack will cover the spread with 55.3% confidence for today’s game.
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Manhattan Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Manhattan has hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 33 games (+1.75 Units / 3% ROI)
- Manhattan have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 33 games (+1.50 Units / 4% ROI)
- Manhattan has hit the Team Total Over in 18 of their last 33 games (+0.55 Units / 1% ROI)
- Manhattan has hit the Game Total Under in 17 of their last 33 games (+0.50 Units / 1% ROI)
Merrimack Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Merrimack has hit the Game Total Under in 24 of their last 34 games (+13.00 Units / 35% ROI)
- Merrimack has hit the Team Total Under in 21 of their last 34 games (+6.10 Units / 16% ROI)
- Merrimack has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 11 of their last 16 games at home (+5.20 Units / 28% ROI)
Manhattan Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Manhattan has a 6-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.8 Units / -18.18% ROI).
- 6-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.15 Units / -2.91% ROI
- 7-7 when betting the Over for -0.7 Units / -4.55% ROI
- 7-7 when betting the Under for -0.7 Units / -4.55% ROI
Merrimack Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Merrimack has a 8-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.3 Units / 1.82% ROI).
- 8-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.75 Units / 7.92% ROI
- 4-11 when betting the Over for -8.1 Units / -49.09% ROI
- 11-4 when betting the Under for +6.6 Units / 40% ROI
Manhattan Offensive Stats & Trends:
Manhattan has allowed 82.3 points per game (1,234 points/15 games) this season — 22nd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.9
Manhattan has allowed opponents to shoot 47% (469/1,004) this season — tied for 32nd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%
Manhattan has allowed 9.1 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 34th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.8
Manhattan allowed an average of 1.22 points per shot (2,103 points/1,719 shots) last season — tied for 3rd best among MAAC Teams ; League Avg: 1.22
Merrimack Offensive Stats & Trends:
Merrimack has allowed 66.2 points per game (5,297 points/80 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among MAAC Teams ; League Avg: 71.1
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 17.8 defensive rebounds per game (267 rebounds/15 games) this season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7
Merrimack has averaged 17.8 defensive rebounds per game (267 rebounds/15 games) this season — lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 22.8
Manhattan Defensive Stats & Trends:
Manhattan has allowed 82.3 points per game (1,234 points/15 games) this season — 22nd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.9
Manhattan has allowed opponents to shoot 47% (469/1,004) this season — tied for 32nd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%
Manhattan has allowed 9.1 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 34th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.8
Manhattan allowed an average of 1.22 points per shot (2,103 points/1,719 shots) last season — tied for 3rd best among MAAC Teams ; League Avg: 1.22
Merrimack Defensive Stats & Trends:
Merrimack has allowed 66.2 points per game (5,297 points/80 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among MAAC Teams ; League Avg: 71.1
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 17.8 defensive rebounds per game (267 rebounds/15 games) this season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7
Merrimack has averaged 17.8 defensive rebounds per game (267 rebounds/15 games) this season — lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 22.8
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