Merrimack vs FDU Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 29

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 29, 2024, 11:34 AM
  • Merrimack (15-10) is a -3.5 point favorite vs FDU (12-15)
  • Total (Over/Under): 146.5 points
  • Merrimack / FDU TV channel: ESPN+

The Merrimack Warriors (15-10) visit Bogota Savings Bank Center to take on the FDU Knights (12-15) on Feb. 29. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Teaneck, NJ.

Merrimack is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-115).

The Merrimack vs. FDU Over/Under is 146.5 total points.

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Merrimack vs. FDU Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Merrimack-3.5 -115O 146.5 -110-190
FDU +3.5 -105U 146.5 -110+155

Merrimack vs FDU Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Merrimack will win this college basketball game with 59.5% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Merrimack vs FDU Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts FDU will cover the spread with 58.5% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Merrimack has hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 27 games (+14.40 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Merrimack has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 29 games (+6.55 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Merrimack have covered the 1H Spread in 17 of their last 29 games (+4.60 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Merrimack has hit the Game Total Under in 17 of their last 29 games (+3.85 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Merrimack has hit the 1H Moneyline in 16 of their last 29 games (+3.20 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Fairleigh Dickinson has hit the 1H Moneyline in 16 of their last 33 games (+6.90 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Fairleigh Dickinson has hit the Game Total Over in 10 of their last 14 games at home (+5.50 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Fairleigh Dickinson has hit the Team Total Over in 9 of their last 14 games at home (+3.40 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Fairleigh Dickinson has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 9 of their last 14 games at home (+3.20 Units / 20% ROI)

Merrimack Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Merrimack has a 15-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.05 Units / 14.16% ROI).

  • 17-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +11.4 Units / 14.88% ROI
  • 11-15 when betting the Over for -5.6 Units / -19.48% ROI
  • 15-11 when betting the Under for +2.95 Units / 10.37% ROI

FDU Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

FDU has a 12-15 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.5 Units / -15.15% ROI).

  • 10-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.2 Units / -9.41% ROI
  • 16-11 when betting the Over for +3.8 Units / 12.75% ROI
  • 11-16 when betting the Under for -6.6 Units / -22.22% ROI

Merrimack Offensive Stats & Trends:

Merrimack has averaged 6.4 offensive rebounds per game (369 rebounds/58 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.6

Merrimack is shooting 57% from inside the arc (341/603) this season — best among Northeast Teams; League Avg: 51%

Merrimack is shooting 31% from three (416/1,328) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Merrimack has averaged 6.9 offensive rebounds per game (166 rebounds/24 games) this season — tied for 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.9

FDU Offensive Stats & Trends:

FDU has averaged 77.2 points per game (4,784 points/62 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Northeast Teams; League Avg: 68.9

FDU has averaged 76.8 points per game (1,921 points/25 games) this season — best among Northeast Teams; League Avg: 69.7

FDU has 20.8 free throw attempts per game this season — best among Northeast Teams; League Avg: 17.3

FDU is shooting 42% (668/1,580) this season — tied for 26th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Merrimack Defensive Stats & Trends:

Merrimack has averaged 10.7 steals per game (622 steals/58 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Merrimack has averaged 10.1 steals per game (242 steals/24 games) this season — tied for 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Merrimack has averaged 10.1 steals per game (242 steals/24 games) this season — best among Northeast Teams; League Avg: 7.8

Merrimack has averaged 10.7 steals per game (622 steals/58 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Northeast Teams; League Avg: 7.5

FDU Defensive Stats & Trends:

FDU has averaged 25.2 defensive rebounds per game (631 rebounds/25 games) this season — best among Northeast Teams; League Avg: 23.2

FDU has 212 steals this season — 3rd most among Northeast Teams

FDU has averaged 8.2 steals per game (507 steals/62 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among Northeast Teams; League Avg: 7.5

FDU has averaged 8.5 steals per game (212 steals/25 games) this season — tied for 26th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8


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