The Canisius Golden Griffins (2-20, 2-8 MAAC) are heavy, 13.5-point underdogs as they try to stop a four-game losing streak when they visit the Merrimack Warriors (13-10, 10-2 MAAC) on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Hammel Court. The contest airs at 3:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The matchup has an over/under set at 131.5 points.
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Merrimack Cover -13.5 vs Canisius -107
Merrimack vs. Canisius betting lines
- Merrimack moneyline odds to win: -1176
- Canisius moneyline odds to win: +719
- Spread: Merrimack (-13.5)
- Total: 131.5
Merrimack statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- When playing at home, Merrimack has a worse record against the spread (2-6-0) compared to its ATS record in away games (8-6-0).
- The Warriors have gone over the total in a lower percentage of home games (0%) than away games (57.1%).
- As a moneyline favorite, Merrimack has won a lower percentage of its games when playing at home (.833) compared to away games (1.000).
Recent trends
- On the offensive side of the ball, the Warriors have increased their production slightly over their last 10 games, scoring 65.3 points per contest over that span as opposed to the 64.3 they’ve racked up over the course of this season.
- Merrimack’s points-allowed average over its past 10 games (60) is 4.4 fewer points per game than the team is allowing over the entire season (64.4).
- The Warriors are trending up from beyond the arc over their last 10 outings, making 8.8 threes per game and shooting 34.9% from long range compared to their season-long averages of 7.9 makes and 33.4% from distance in the 2024-25 season.
Merrimack betting records this season
- ATS Record: 10-13-0 (Home: 2-6-0; Away: 8-6-0)
- O-U-P: 9-14-0 (Home: 0-8-0; Away: 8-6-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 11-1 (Home: 5-1; Away: 6-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-9 (Home: 1-1; Away: 1-7)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 (320th in nation) | 41.2 (59th) | 25.7 (360th) | 37.5 (358th) | 11.4 (327th) | 8.8 (eighth) |
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Canisius statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Canisius’ winning percentage against the spread at home is .400 (4-6-0). Away, it is .364 (4-7-0).
- Golden Griffins games have gone above the over/under 50% of the time at home (five of 10), and 72.7% of the time away (eight of 11).
- In 2024-25 as moneyline underdogs, the Golden Griffins have a better winning percentage at home (.111, 1-8 record) than away (.100, 1-9).
Recent trends
- While the Golden Griffins are averaging 64.6 points per game in 2024-25, they have improved that mark over their past 10 games, amassing 67.9 a contest.
- Over its last 10 games, Canisius is giving up 78.5 points per game, compared to its season average of 79.1 points allowed.
- The Golden Griffins are making 9 three-pointers per contest in their last 10 games, which is 0.6 more than their average for the season (8.4). Likewise, they have a better three-point percentage over their last 10 games (41.9%) compared to their season average from three-point land (36.9%).
Canisius betting records this season
- ATS Record: 8-14-0 (Home: 4-6-0; Away: 4-7-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 13.5+: 2-3-0 (As Favorite: 0-1-0; As Underdog: 8-13-0)
- O-U-P: 13-9-0 (Home: 5-5-0; Away: 8-3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 0-1 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-18 (Home: 1-8; Away: 1-9)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.3 (260th in nation) | 49.7 (362nd) | 22.8 (364th) | 34.5 (335th) | 11.7 (315th) | 10.7 (112th) |
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