The Merrimack Warriors (7-7, 3-0 MAAC) are 4.5-point favorites as they attempt to build on a three-game home win streak when they take on the Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers (5-9, 1-2 MAAC) on Friday, January 2, 2026 at Lawler Arena. The game airs at 3 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The matchup’s point total is set at 139.5.
Check out all the Latest NCAA Basketball Betting Previews!
Merrimack vs. Mount St. Mary’s betting lines
- Merrimack moneyline odds to win: -189
- Mount St. Mary’s moneyline odds to win: +157
- Spread: Merrimack (-4.5)
- Total: 139.5
Merrimack statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Merrimack did a better job covering the spread when playing on the road (10-7-0) than it did in home games (4-9-0) last year.
- The Warriors eclipsed the over/under less consistently when playing at home last year, hitting the over in one of 13 home matchups (7.7%). On the road, they hit the over in 11 of 17 games (64.7%).
- As a moneyline favorite last year, Merrimack won a lower percentage of its games at home (.600) compared to road games (.875).
Last season stats
- Last year, the Warriors were ninth-worst in the country offensively (65.6 points scored per game) but 15th-best on defense (64.2 points allowed).
- On the boards, Merrimack was -1-worst in college basketball in rebounds (25.8 per game) last year. It was -2-worst in rebounds allowed (37.4 per game).
- The Warriors were 300th in college basketball in assists (11.8 per game) last year.
Merrimack betting records this season
- ATS Record: 7-7-0 (Home: 2-1-0; Away: 4-4-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 4.5+: 1-1-0 (As Favorite: 2-1-0; As Underdog: 5-6-0)
- O-U-P: 4-9-1 (Home: 1-2-0; Away: 3-5-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 3-0 (Home: 3-0; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-7 (Home: 0-0; Away: 3-5)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39.1 (356th in nation) | 44.7 (248th) | 23.4 (365th) | 37.6 (359th) | 12.1 (318th) | 9.6 (32nd) |
Need to know more about sports betting before you put down a wager on Merrimack vs. Mount St. Mary’s? Here’s everything you need to know about how to bet.
Mount St. Mary’s statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- In 2025-26 against the spread, Mount St. Mary’s has a lower winning percentage at home (.500, 2-2-0 record) than away (.667, 6-3-0).
- In terms of the over/under, Mountaineers games have gone over more often at home (two of four, 50%) than on the road (four of nine, 44.4%).
- The Mountaineers, when moneyline underdogs, have won a higher percentage of games at home (1-1) than on the road (0-7) this year.
Last season stats
- Last season the Mountaineers put up 70.1 points per game (278th-ranked in college basketball) and allowed 70.5 points per contest (131st-ranked).
- Mount St. Mary’s pulled down 34.3 boards per game (60th-ranked in college basketball). It allowed 30.6 rebounds per contest (142nd-ranked).
- The Mountaineers ranked 83rd in the country with 14.9 dimes per game.
Mount St. Mary’s betting records this season
- ATS Record: 8-5-0 (Home: 2-2-0; Away: 6-3-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 4.5+: 4-2-0 (As Favorite: 3-1-0; As Underdog: 5-4-0)
- O-U-P: 6-7-0 (Home: 2-2-0; Away: 4-5-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 3-1 (Home: 1-1; Away: 2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-8 (Home: 1-1; Away: 0-7)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.3 (250th in nation) | 41.9 (100th) | 32.8 (208th) | 31.2 (188th) | 15.2 (137th) | 16.2 (363rd) |
BetDecider Team
The BetDecider team brings you the most current sports betting content, with expert insights and tips. Our aim is that you can make an informed betting decision, including best odds and exclusive sportsbook offers, to maximize your betting experience.
