Princeton vs Merrimack Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Nov. 17

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  • Princeton is a -5.5 point favorite vs Merrimack
  • Total (Over/Under): 136.5 points
  • Princeton / Merrimack TV channel: ESPN+

The Princeton Tigers visit Lawler Arena to take on the Merrimack Warriors on Nov. 17. Tip off is scheduled for 1:00pm EST in North Andover, MA.

Princeton is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-110).

The Princeton vs. Merrimack Over/Under is 136.5 total points.

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Princeton vs. Merrimack Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Princeton-5.5 -110O 136.5 -110-225
Merrimack +5.5 -110U 136.5 -110+185

Princeton vs Merrimack Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Princeton will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Princeton vs Merrimack Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Princeton will cover the spread with 55.8% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Princeton has hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 26 games (+10.35 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Princeton has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 17 of their last 28 games (+5.80 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Princeton has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 14 away games (+2.55 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Princeton has hit the Team Total Under in 8 of their last 14 away games (+1.41 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Merrimack has hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 16 games at home (+10.35 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Merrimack has hit the 1H Moneyline in 19 of their last 30 games (+8.45 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Merrimack has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 30 games (+7.50 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Merrimack has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 30 games (+6.95 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Merrimack have covered the 1H Spread in 10 of their last 16 games at home (+3.05 Units / 17% ROI)

Princeton Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Princeton has a 1-3 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.3 Units / -52.27% ROI).

  • 3-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.7 Units / 12.1% ROI
  • 2-2 when betting the Over for -0.2 Units / -4.49% ROI
  • 2-2 when betting the Under for -0.15 Units / -3.45% ROI

Merrimack Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Merrimack has a 1-1 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 1-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.7 Units / 85% ROI
  • 0-2 when betting the Over for -2.2 Units / -100% ROI
  • 2-0 when betting the Under for +2 Units / 90.91% ROI

Princeton Offensive Stats & Trends:

Princeton averaged 7.7 turnovers per game (209 turnovers/27 games) last season — best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 11.0

Princeton shot 81% from the free throw line (354/437) last season — best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 71%

Princeton had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.9 (392 assists/ 209 TOs) last season — best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 1.3

Princeton had an eFG% of 55% last season — 2nd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 53%

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%

Princeton Defensive Stats & Trends:

Princeton allowed 7.0 made three-pointers per game last season — best among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 8.2

Princeton allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (190/587) last season — best among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 34%

Princeton allowed 66.9 points per game (1,806 points/27 games) last season — best among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 71.3

Princeton forced 10.9 turnovers per game (295 turnovers/27 games) last season — 4th lowest among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 10.9

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


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