The Merrimack Warriors (11-10, 8-2 MAAC) visit the Rider Broncs (8-13, 4-6 MAAC) in a matchup of MAAC teams at Alumni Gymnasium, starting at 4:00 PM ET on Sunday, February 2, 2025. The Warriors are 5-point favorites in the game. The matchup has an over/under set at 127.5 points.
Merrimack vs. Rider Odds
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Who Will Win Merrimack vs. Rider?
Merrimack and Rider Betting Trends, Records Against the Spread
Merrimack is 2-3 against the spread when favored by 5 points or more this season.
Rider has a 4-4 record against the spread in games it was an underdog by 5 points or more this year.
The two teams average a combined 1.9 more points per game, 129.4, than this matchup’s over/under of 127.5 points.
Opponents of the two teams average a combined 9.2 more points per game (136.7) than this matchup’s over/under of 127.5 points.
The average point total in Merrimack’s games this season is 1.4 more points than the total of 127.5 in this matchup.
The average total for Broncs games this season is 9.7 more points than the point total of 127.5 for this outing.
The Warriors’ ATS record is 10-10-1 this season.
The Broncs’ ATS record is 9-11-0 this year.
Merrimack Stats & Insights
Merrimack averages 64.2 points per game (356th in college basketball) while allowing 64.7 per outing (23rd in college basketball). It has a -9 scoring differential overall.
Merrimack is 360th in the country at 25.7 rebounds per game. That’s 11.7 fewer than the 37.4 its opponents average.
The Warriors hit 8.3 three-pointers per game (123rd in college basketball), 1.8 more than their opponents (6.5).
Merrimack averages 88.3 points per 100 possessions (332nd in college basketball), while allowing 88.9 points per 100 possessions (100th in college basketball).
On offense, the Warriors put up 63.4 points per game when playing at home, compared to 63.9 points per game when playing on the road.
Rider Stats & Insights
Rider’s -144 scoring differential (being outscored by 6.8 points per game) is a result of putting up 65.2 points per game (348th in college basketball) while giving up 72 per contest (201st in college basketball).
Rider grabs 31.3 rebounds per game (243rd in college basketball), compared to the 31 of its opponents.
Rider hits 5.1 three-pointers per game (356th in college basketball), 3.4 fewer than its opponents.
Rider scores 87.8 points per 100 possessions (336th in college basketball), while allowing 97 points per 100 possessions (299th in college basketball).
At home the Broncs are scoring 66.7 points per game, 2.3 more than they are averaging on the road (64.4).
Merrimack Key Players to Watch
The leader in points and assists for the Warriors is Adam Clark, who scores 19.1 points and dishes out 5.9 assists per game.
Sean Trumper leads Merrimack in rebounding, grabbing six rebounds per game while also scoring 8 points a contest.
The Warriors get the most three-point shooting production out of Devon Savage, who knocks down 2.6 threes per game.
Clark is Merrimack’s leader in steals, averaging 2.2 steals per game, while Bryan Etumnu leads them in blocks with 2.3 per contest.
Rider Key Players to Watch
TJ Weeks Jr. racks up 13.3 points per game to be the top scorer for the Broncs.
Tariq Ingraham has a stat line of 6.7 rebounds, 10.6 points and 1.2 assists per game for Rider to take the top rebound spot on the team. Ruben Rodriguez holds the top spot for assists with 2.9 per game, adding 3 points and 2.6 rebounds per outing.
Weeks is dependable from three-point range and leads the Broncs with 2.1 made threes per game.
Weeks (1.3 steals per game) is the steal leader for Rider while Ingraham (0.8 blocks per game) is the block leader.
Merrimack vs. Rider Prediction
Merrimack 70, Rider 63
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The Merrimack Warriors are set to take on the Rider Broncs in an exciting college basketball matchup on Sunday, February 2, 2025. Both teams are coming off strong performances and will be looking to secure a crucial win in this game.
In terms of the spread, Merrimack is currently favored by 5 points. The Warriors have been playing well recently and have a strong defensive presence that could give them the edge in this game. Rider, on the other hand, has shown some inconsistency this season and will need to step up their game to cover the spread.
As for the total points, the over/under for this game is set at 140 points. Both teams have the ability to put up points, but Merrimack’s defense could potentially limit Rider’s scoring opportunities. This could result in a lower-scoring game overall.
In terms of the moneyline, Merrimack is currently -200, while Rider is +150. The Warriors are the favorites to win this game, but the Broncs could potentially pull off an upset if they bring their A-game.
Overall, my prediction for this game is that Merrimack will cover the spread and win the game, with the total points falling under 140. However, Rider could make it a close contest and potentially pull off a surprise victory. It will definitely be a game worth watching!
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