- Merrimack is a -1.5 point favorite vs Niagara
- Total (Over/Under): 126.5 points
- Merrimack / Niagara TV channel: ESPN+
The Merrimack Warriors visit Gallagher Center to take on the Niagara Purple Eagles on Dec. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 1:00pm EST in Niagara, NY.
Merrimack is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-115).
The Merrimack vs. Niagara Over/Under is 126.5 total points.
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Merrimack vs. Niagara Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Merrimack | -1.5 -115 | O 126.5 -115 | -135 |
| Niagara | +1.5 -105 | U 126.5 -105 | +110 |
Merrimack vs Niagara Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Merrimack will win this college basketball game with 77.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Merrimack vs Niagara 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 19 of their last 31 games (+7.35 Units / 7% ROI)
- Merrimack has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 31 games (+5.85 Units / 17% ROI)
- Merrimack have covered the 1H Spread in 17 of their last 31 games (+2.15 Units / 6% ROI)
- Merrimack has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 16 away games (+0.69 Units / 4% ROI)
- Merrimack has hit the 1H Moneyline in 18 of their last 31 games (+0.55 Units / 1% ROI)
Niagara Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Niagara have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 32 games (+4.75 Units / 14% ROI)
- Niagara has hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 32 games (+4.25 Units / 8% ROI)
- Niagara has hit the Team Total Over in 18 of their last 32 games (+2.15 Units / 6% ROI)
- Niagara has hit the Game Total Over in 7 of their last 12 games at home (+1.50 Units / 11% ROI)
- Niagara has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 17 of their last 32 games (+1.10 Units / 3% ROI)
Merrimack Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Merrimack has a 4-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.4 Units / -4.04% ROI).
- 3-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.5 Units / 22.94% ROI
- 4-5 when betting the Over for -1.5 Units / -15.15% ROI
- 5-4 when betting the Under for +0.6 Units / 6.06% ROI
Niagara Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Niagara has a 4-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.4 Units / -4.55% ROI).
- 3-5 when betting on the Moneyline for -2 Units / -21.86% 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
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%
Niagara Offensive Stats & Trends:
Niagara averaged 1.32 points per shot (2,239 points/1,698 shots) last season — best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 1.21
Niagara averaged 6.7 offensive rebounds per game (208 rebounds/31 games) last season — tied for 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.8
Niagara averaged 6.7 offensive rebounds per game (208 rebounds/31 games) last season — 2nd lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 8.9
Niagara had an eFG% of 53% last season — tied for best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 50%
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
Niagara Defensive Stats & Trends:
Niagara averaged 22.2 defensive rebounds per game (688 rebounds/31 games) last season — tied for 26th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5
Niagara averaged 5.6 steals per game (173 steals/31 games) last season — 2nd lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 7.2
Niagara allowed 5.5 made three-pointers per game last season — best among MAAC Teams ; League Avg: 6.8
Niagara averaged 22.2 defensive rebounds per game (688 rebounds/31 games) last season — tied for 3rd lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 22.9
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