- Merrimack (13-7) is a -12.5 point favorite vs LIU (11-10)
- Total (Over/Under): 135.5 points
- Merrimack / LIU TV channel: ESPN+
The Merrimack Warriors (13-7) visit Steinberg Wellness Center to take on the LIU Sharks (11-10) on Feb. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Brooklyn, NY.
Merrimack is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -12.5 (-105).
The Merrimack vs. LIU Over/Under is 135.5 total points.
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Merrimack vs. LIU Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Merrimack | -12.5 -105 | O 135.5 -105 | -700 |
| LIU | +12.5 -115 | U 135.5 -115 | +500 |
Merrimack vs LIU Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Merrimack will win this college basketball game with 85.6% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Merrimack vs LIU Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts LIU will cover the spread with 51.0% 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 (+15.45 Units / 19% ROI)
- Merrimack has hit the 1H Moneyline in 19 of their last 30 games (+14.10 Units / 23% ROI)
- Merrimack have covered the 1H Spread in 21 of their last 30 games (+10.85 Units / 32% ROI)
- Merrimack have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 30 games (+8.05 Units / 24% ROI)
- Merrimack has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 30 games (+7.55 Units / 22% ROI)
LIU Basketball Best Bets Today:
- LIU has hit the Game Total Under in 16 of their last 27 games (+3.85 Units / 13% ROI)
- LIU has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 6 of their last 9 games at home (+2.65 Units / 26% ROI)
- LIU has hit the Team Total Under in 15 of their last 27 games (+1.20 Units / 4% ROI)
- LIU has hit the 1H Moneyline in 3 of their last 9 games at home (+0.75 Units / 8% ROI)
- LIU have covered the 1H Spread in 5 of their last 9 games at home (+0.60 Units / 6% ROI)
Merrimack Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Merrimack has a 13-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (+5.35 Units / 23.16% ROI).
- 12-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.4 Units / 15.33% ROI
- 9-12 when betting the Over for -4.3 Units / -18.49% ROI
- 12-9 when betting the Under for +2.15 Units / 9.37% ROI
LIU Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
LIU has a 10-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1 Units / -4.35% ROI).
- 5-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.8 Units / -20.21% ROI
- 7-14 when betting the Over for -8.45 Units / -36.42% ROI
- 14-7 when betting the Under for +6.25 Units / 27.06% ROI
Merrimack Offensive Stats & Trends:
Merrimack has averaged 6.6 offensive rebounds per game (146 rebounds/22 games) this season — tied for 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.9
Merrimack has averaged 64.8 points per game (3,630 points/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.5
Merrimack has averaged 6.2 offensive rebounds per game (349 rebounds/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.6
Merrimack is shooting 30% from three (156/522) this season — 12th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
LIU Offensive Stats & Trends:
LIU has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.8 (244 assists/ 291 TOs) this season — tied for 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1
LIU has averaged 64.9 points per game (1,362 points/21 games) this season — 15th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 74.0
LIU has averaged 7.3 offensive rebounds per game (153 rebounds/21 games) this season — tied for 24th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.9
LIU has averaged 13.3 assists per game (664 assists/50 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th lowest among Northeast Teams; League Avg: 13.4
Merrimack Defensive Stats & Trends:
Merrimack has averaged 10.6 steals per game (593 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6
Merrimack has averaged 21.8 defensive rebounds per game (479 rebounds/22 games) this season — tied for 23rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7
Merrimack has averaged 10.6 steals per game (593 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Northeast Teams; League Avg: 7.5
Merrimack has averaged 21.3 defensive rebounds per game (1,194 rebounds/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3
LIU Defensive Stats & Trends:
LIU has averaged 23.9 defensive rebounds per game (1,197 rebounds/50 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Northeast Teams; League Avg: 22.9
LIU has averaged 23.7 defensive rebounds per game (498 rebounds/21 games) this season — 3rd best among Northeast Teams; League Avg: 23.1
LIU has allowed 77.8 points per game (1,634 points/21 games) this season — 40th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.8
LIU has allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (137/430) this season — 2nd best among Northeast Teams ; League Avg: 34%
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