- Merrimack is a -6.5 point favorite vs Canisius
- Total (Over/Under): 133.5 points
- Merrimack / Canisius TV channel: ESPN+
The Merrimack Warriors visit Koessler Athletic Center to take on the Canisius Golden Griffins on Dec. 6. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Buffalo, NY.
Merrimack is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-120).
The Merrimack vs. Canisius Over/Under is 133.5 total points.
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Merrimack vs. Canisius Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Merrimack | -6.5 -120 | O 133.5 -105 | -300 |
| Canisius | +6.5 +100 | U 133.5 -115 | +240 |
Merrimack vs Canisius Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Merrimack will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Merrimack vs Canisius Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Merrimack will cover the spread with 63.1% confidence for today’s game.
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Merrimack Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Merrimack has hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 30 games (+6.35 Units / 7% ROI)
- Merrimack has hit the Game Total Under in 18 of their last 30 games (+4.85 Units / 15% ROI)
- Merrimack have covered the 1H Spread in 17 of their last 30 games (+3.35 Units / 10% ROI)
- Merrimack has hit the 1H Moneyline in 18 of their last 30 games (+2.80 Units / 4% ROI)
- Merrimack has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 8 of their last 15 away games (+1.10 Units / 6% ROI)
Canisius Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Canisius has hit the 1H Moneyline in 12 of their last 30 games (+2.75 Units / 7% ROI)
- Canisius has hit the Game Total Under in 17 of their last 30 games (+2.70 Units / 8% ROI)
- Canisius has hit the Moneyline in 6 of their last 12 games at home (+0.50 Units / 2% ROI)
- Canisius has hit the Team Total Under in 16 of their last 30 games (+0.23 Units / 1% ROI)
Merrimack Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Merrimack has a 3-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.4 Units / -15.91% ROI).
- 2-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.5 Units / 18.75% ROI
- 4-4 when betting the Over for -0.4 Units / -4.55% ROI
- 4-4 when betting the Under for -0.4 Units / -4.55% ROI
Canisius Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Canisius has a 3-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.35 Units / -17.76% ROI).
- 0-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -7 Units / -100% ROI
- 5-2 when betting the Over for +2.8 Units / 36.36% ROI
- 2-5 when betting the Under for -3.5 Units / -45.45% ROI
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%
Canisius Offensive Stats & Trends:
Canisius averaged 1.17 points per shot (2,179 points/1,855 shots) last season — tied for 15th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25
Canisius averaged 12.9 turnovers per game (399 turnovers/31 games) last season — tied for 37th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6
Canisius had a TS% of 46% last season — 39th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%
Canisius had 344 offensive rebounds last season — 2nd most among MAAC Teams
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
Canisius Defensive Stats & Trends:
Canisius averaged 24.0 defensive rebounds per game (745 rebounds/31 games) last season — 3rd best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 22.9
Canisius allowed opponents to shoot 45% (843/1,862) last season — tied for 38th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%
Canisius averaged 6.0 steals per game (187 steals/31 games) last season — 3rd lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 7.2
Canisius allowed 6.3 made three-pointers per game last season — tied for 45th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3
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