- Central Connecticut State is a -1.5 point favorite vs Merrimack (10-4)
- Total (Over/Under): 129.5 points
- Merrimack / Central Connecticut State TV channel: ESPN+
The Merrimack Warriors (10-4) visit William H. Detrick Gymnasium to take on the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils on Jan. 15. Tip off is scheduled for 4:00pm EST in New Britain, CT.
Central Connecticut State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-115).
The Merrimack vs. Central Connecticut State Over/Under is 129.5 total points.
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Merrimack vs. Central Connecticut State Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Merrimack | +1.5 -105 | O 129.5 -110 | +105 |
| Central Connecticut State | -1.5 -115 | U 129.5 -110 | -130 |
Merrimack vs Central Connecticut State Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Central Connecticut State will win this college basketball game with 54.6% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Merrimack vs Central Connecticut State Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Merrimack will cover the spread with 56.8% confidence for today’s game.
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Merrimack Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Merrimack has hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 28 games (+16.45 Units / 21% ROI)
- Merrimack has hit the 1H Moneyline in 20 of their last 30 games (+16.05 Units / 27% ROI)
- Merrimack have covered the 1H Spread in 22 of their last 30 games (+12.90 Units / 38% ROI)
- Merrimack have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 30 games (+8.05 Units / 24% ROI)
- Merrimack has hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 30 games (+6.50 Units / 19% ROI)
Central Connecticut State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Central Connecticut has hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 26 games (+3.90 Units / 11% ROI)
- Central Connecticut has hit the 1H Moneyline in 5 of their last 8 games at home (+2.75 Units / 24% ROI)
- Central Connecticut has hit the Team Total Over in 15 of their last 26 games (+2.45 Units / 8% ROI)
- Central Connecticut has hit the Game Total Over in 5 of their last 8 games at home (+1.70 Units / 19% ROI)
- Central Connecticut have covered the 1H Spread in 5 of their last 8 games at home (+1.65 Units / 18% ROI)
Merrimack Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Merrimack has a 10-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+5.65 Units / 0% ROI).
- 8-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.15 Units / 0% ROI
- 6-9 when betting the Over for -4 Units / 0% ROI
- 9-6 when betting the Under for +2.45 Units / 0% ROI
Central Connecticut State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Central Connecticut State has a 8-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.6 Units / 0% ROI).
- 6-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.95 Units / 0% ROI
- 6-7 when betting the Over for -1.75 Units / 0% ROI
- 7-6 when betting the Under for +0.4 Units / 0% ROI
Merrimack Offensive Stats & Trends:
Merrimack is shooting 58% from inside the arc (239/414) this season — best among Northeast Teams; League Avg: 51%
Merrimack is shooting 30% from three (117/391) this season — tied for 15th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Merrimack has a 34% free throw rate (322 free throw attempts/932 field goal attempts) this season — highest among Northeast Teams; League Avg: 29%
Merrimack has a 34% free throw rate (921 free throw attempts/2,677 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among Northeast Teams; League Avg: 29%
Central Connecticut State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Central Connecticut State is shooting 46% (412/901) this season — best among Northeast Teams; League Avg: 42%
Central Connecticut State is shooting 43% (1,203/2,775) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th lowest among Northeast Teams; League Avg: 43%
Central Connecticut State has averaged 9.3 offensive rebounds per game (140 rebounds/15 games) this season — 4th best among Northeast Teams; League Avg: 8.7
Central Connecticut State has averaged 11.1 turnovers per game (524 turnovers/47 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Northeast Teams; League Avg: 12.6
Merrimack Defensive Stats & Trends:
Merrimack has averaged 10.8 steals per game (552 steals/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7
Merrimack has averaged 10.8 steals per game (552 steals/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Northeast Teams; League Avg: 7.6
Merrimack has averaged 10.1 steals per game (172 steals/17 games) this season — best among Northeast Teams; League Avg: 8.3
Merrimack has forced 16.3 turnovers per game (833 turnovers/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.4
Central Connecticut State Defensive Stats & Trends:
Central Connecticut State has averaged 23.9 defensive rebounds per game (359 rebounds/15 games) this season — 2nd best among Northeast Teams; League Avg: 23.1
Central Connecticut State has averaged 23.0 defensive rebounds per game (1,083 rebounds/47 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th lowest among Northeast Teams; League Avg: 22.9
Central Connecticut State has averaged 8.3 steals per game (124 steals/15 games) this season — 5th lowest among Northeast Teams; League Avg: 8.3
Central Connecticut State has 303 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th fewest among Northeast Teams
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