Merrimack vs Sacred Heart Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 2

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  • Merrimack (16-10) is a -3.5 point favorite vs Sacred Heart (15-13)
  • Total (Over/Under): 138.5 points
  • Merrimack / Sacred Heart TV channel: ESPN+

The Merrimack Warriors (16-10) visit William Pitt Center – West Gym to take on the Sacred Heart Pioneers (15-13) on Mar. 2. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Fairfield, CT.

Merrimack is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-105).

The Merrimack vs. Sacred Heart Over/Under is 138.5 total points.

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Merrimack vs. Sacred Heart Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Merrimack-3.5 -105O 138.5 -110-165
Sacred Heart +3.5 -115U 138.5 -110+140

Merrimack vs Sacred Heart 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 Sacred Heart Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Sacred Heart will cover the spread with 57.2% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Merrimack has hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 27 games (+14.40 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Merrimack has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 29 games (+8.70 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Merrimack has hit the Game Total Under in 18 of their last 29 games (+5.95 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Merrimack have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 29 games (+4.95 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Merrimack have covered the 1H Spread in 17 of their last 29 games (+4.60 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Sacred Heart has hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 8 games at home (+5.80 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Sacred Heart have covered the Spread in 6 of their last 8 games at home (+3.80 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Sacred Heart has hit the Team Total Over in 5 of their last 7 games at home (+2.70 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Sacred Heart has hit the Game Total Over in 3 of their last 4 games at home (+1.90 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Sacred Heart has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 3 of their last 4 games at home (+1.75 Units / 37% ROI)

Merrimack Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Merrimack has a 16-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (+5.05 Units / 17% ROI).

  • 18-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +12.4 Units / 15.85% ROI
  • 11-16 when betting the Over for -6.7 Units / -22.45% ROI
  • 16-11 when betting the Under for +3.95 Units / 13.37% ROI

Sacred Heart Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Sacred Heart has a 15-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.7 Units / 2.28% ROI).

  • 13-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -7.15 Units / -14.52% ROI
  • 15-13 when betting the Over for +0.7 Units / 2.27% ROI
  • 13-15 when betting the Under for -3.45 Units / -11.22% 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

Sacred Heart Offensive Stats & Trends:

Sacred Heart has averaged 8.2 offensive rebounds per game (205 rebounds/25 games) this season — 5th lowest among Northeast Teams; League Avg: 8.5

Sacred Heart has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.2 (339 assists/ 287 TOs) this season — tied for 4th lowest among Northeast Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Sacred Heart is shooting 36% from three (186/515) this season — 2nd best among Northeast Teams; League Avg: 33%

Sacred Heart has a TS% of 46% since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th lowest among Northeast Teams; League Avg: 46%

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

Sacred Heart Defensive Stats & Trends:

Sacred Heart has averaged 22.2 defensive rebounds per game (555 rebounds/25 games) this season — tied for 25th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Sacred Heart has averaged 9.0 steals per game (224 steals/25 games) this season — tied for 15th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Sacred Heart has averaged 23.1 defensive rebounds per game (1,339 rebounds/58 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th lowest among Northeast Teams; League Avg: 23.0

Sacred Heart has averaged 9.0 steals per game (224 steals/25 games) this season — 2nd best among Northeast Teams; League Avg: 7.8


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