Wagner vs Merrimack Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 19

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  • Merrimack (10-5) is a -7.5 point favorite vs Wagner (6-7)
  • Total (Over/Under): 124.5 points
  • Wagner / Merrimack TV channel: ESPN+

The Wagner Seahawks (6-7) visit Hammel Court to take on the Merrimack Warriors (10-5) on Jan. 19. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in North Andover, MA.

Merrimack is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-110).

The Wagner vs. Merrimack Over/Under is 124.5 total points.

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Wagner vs. Merrimack Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Wagner+7.5 -110O 124.5 -110+240
Merrimack -7.5 -110U 124.5 -110-300

Wagner vs Merrimack Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Merrimack will win this college basketball game with 73.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Wagner vs Merrimack Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Merrimack will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Wagner has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 25 games (+15.50 Units / 54% ROI)
  • Wagner has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 25 games (+12.40 Units / 45% ROI)
  • Wagner has hit the Team Total Under in 18 of their last 25 games (+9.95 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Merrimack has hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 28 games (+16.85 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Merrimack has hit the 1H Moneyline in 20 of their last 30 games (+16.40 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Merrimack have covered the 1H Spread in 22 of their last 30 games (+12.85 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Merrimack has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 30 games (+8.60 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Merrimack have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 30 games (+8.05 Units / 24% ROI)

Wagner Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Wagner has a 6-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.6 Units / -4.2% ROI).

  • 6-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.45 Units / 7.75% ROI
  • 4-9 when betting the Over for -5.9 Units / -41.26% ROI
  • 9-4 when betting the Under for +4.6 Units / 32.17% ROI

Merrimack Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Merrimack has a 10-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.55 Units / 25.93% ROI).

  • 8-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.15 Units / 22.1% ROI
  • 7-9 when betting the Over for -3 Units / -16.9% ROI
  • 9-7 when betting the Under for +1.35 Units / 7.74% ROI

Wagner Offensive Stats & Trends:

Wagner has averaged 8.8 turnovers per game (132 turnovers/15 games) this season — best among Northeast Teams; League Avg: 12.4

Wagner has averaged 10.7 offensive rebounds per game (160 rebounds/15 games) this season — best among Northeast Teams; League Avg: 8.6

Wagner is shooting 33% from three (120/359) this season — 4th best among Northeast Teams; League Avg: 32%

Wagner has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (201 assists/ 132 TOs) this season — tied for 20th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Merrimack Offensive Stats & Trends:

Merrimack has averaged 6.3 offensive rebounds per game (330 rebounds/52 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.6

Merrimack has averaged 1.25 points per shot (1,243 points/992 shots) this season — best among Northeast Teams; League Avg: 1.18

Merrimack has averaged 64.8 points per game (3,371 points/52 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 6th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.5

Merrimack has a 34% free throw rate (340 free throw attempts/992 field goal attempts) this season — highest among Northeast Teams; League Avg: 29%

Wagner Defensive Stats & Trends:

Wagner has averaged 22.9 defensive rebounds per game (344 rebounds/15 games) this season — 5th lowest among Northeast Teams; League Avg: 23.1

Wagner has allowed opponents to shoot 29% from three (97/330) this season — best among Northeast Teams ; League Avg: 34%

Wagner has averaged 6.8 steals per game (294 steals/43 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th lowest among Northeast Teams; League Avg: 7.6

Wagner has allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (248/809) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Northeast Teams ; League Avg: 34%

Merrimack Defensive Stats & Trends:

Merrimack has averaged 10.8 steals per game (559 steals/52 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Merrimack has averaged 10.8 steals per game (559 steals/52 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Northeast Teams; League Avg: 7.6

Merrimack has averaged 22.0 defensive rebounds per game (396 rebounds/18 games) this season — tied for 16th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.9

Merrimack has averaged 9.9 steals per game (179 steals/18 games) this season — 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.9


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