The Merrimack Warriors (20-9, 16-2 MAAC) visit the Canisius Golden Griffins (9-20, 4-14 MAAC) after winning three straight road games. The Warriors are favored by 8.5 points in the contest, which tips at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, February 27, 2026. The point total in the matchup is 129.5.
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Merrimack Cover -8.5 vs Canisius -114
Merrimack vs. Canisius betting lines
- Merrimack moneyline odds to win: -490
- Canisius moneyline odds to win: +361
- Spread: Merrimack (-8.5)
- Total: 129.5
Merrimack statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Merrimack has covered the spread in a higher percentage of its home games than away games. It has covered nine times in 11 opportunities when playing at home, and it has covered nine times in 15 opportunities on the road.
- Looking at over/unders, the Warriors hit the over more often when playing at home, as they’ve gone over the total six times in 11 opportunities this season (54.5%). In road games, they have hit the over five times in 15 opportunities (33.3%).
- As a moneyline favorite, Merrimack has won a higher percentage of its games at home (1.000) compared to road games (.667).
Recent trends
- The Warriors have seen an uptick in scoring recently, racking up 73.4 points per game in their last 10 outings, 4.0 points more than the 69.4 they’ve scored this year.
- Merrimack’s defense has been tough lately, as the team has given up 61.3 points per game during its past 10 compared to the 67.5 points per game its opponents are averaging this season.
- The Warriors’ 7.7 made three-pointers per-game average in their past 10 games are less than the 8.0 they average on the season, but those 10 games have seen a higher percentage of three-point shots made, 34.8% compared to their season-long percentage of 32.7% from long distance.
Merrimack betting records this season
- ATS Record: 19-10-0 (Home: 9-2-0; Away: 9-6-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 8.5+: 1-1-0 (As Favorite: 10-3-0; As Underdog: 9-7-0)
- O-U-P: 11-17-1 (Home: 6-5-0; Away: 5-10-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 12-1 (Home: 10-0; Away: 2-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 8-8 (Home: 1-0; Away: 6-6)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42.0 (324th in nation) | 41.8 (60th) | 25.3 (363rd) | 35.4 (351st) | 12.3 (295th) | 9.2 (30th) |
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Canisius statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- This season, Canisius is 5-7-0 at home against the spread (.417 winning percentage). On the road, it is 7-9-0 ATS (.438).
- Golden Griffins games have finished above the over/under more often at home (six times out of 12) than away (three of 16) this season.
- As moneyline underdogs, the Golden Griffins have won a higher percentage of games at home (3-6) than away (3-13).
Recent trends
- The Golden Griffins have fared better offensively over their past 10 games, posting 63.3 points per contest, 0.5 more than their season average of 62.8.
- In its last 10 games, Canisius is ceding 70.8 points per game, compared to its season average of 70.9 points allowed.
- The Golden Griffins are draining 7.7 three-pointers per game in their last 10 games, which is 0.5 more than their average for the season (7.2). That said, they sport a lower shooting percentage from downtown over their last 10 contests (32.1%) compared to their season average (33.2%).
Canisius betting records this season
- ATS Record: 12-16-0 (Home: 5-7-0; Away: 7-9-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 8.5+: 5-9-0 (As Favorite: 1-2-0; As Underdog: 11-14-0)
- O-U-P: 9-19-0 (Home: 6-6-0; Away: 3-13-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 2-1 (Home: 2-1; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 6-19 (Home: 3-6; Away: 3-13)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40.0 (360th in nation) | 45.1 (235th) | 29.9 (287th) | 30.8 (170th) | 11.9 (317th) | 12.0 (276th) |
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