The Marist Red Foxes (12-5, 6-2 MAAC) are 6.5-point favorites as they try to continue a four-game winning streak when they host the Merrimack Warriors (11-8, 7-1 MAAC) on Monday, January 19, 2026 at McCann Arena. The matchup airs at 2 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The over/under for the matchup is set at 133.5.
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Marist Cover -6.5 vs Merrimack -110
Marist vs. Merrimack betting lines
- Marist moneyline odds to win: -301
- Merrimack moneyline odds to win: +242
- Spread: Marist (-6.5)
- Total: 133.5
Marist statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Against the spread, Marist has fared better at home, covering five times in eight home games, and four times in eight road games.
- The Red Foxes have exceeded the total in a higher percentage of games at home (50%) than road games (37.5%).
- In home games, Marist has won more consistently as a moneyline favorite, putting up a record of 7-1 (.875). In road games, it is 3-1 (.750) as a moneyline favorite.
Recent trends
- The Red Foxes have seen an uptick in scoring lately, putting up 73.7 points per game in their last 10 outings, 0.8 points more than the 72.9 they’ve scored this year.
- Marist’s defense has been less stingy as of late, as the team has allowed 63.9 points per game during its last 10 compared to the 62.0 points per game its opponents are averaging this season.
- The Red Foxes are trending down from deep during their last 10 outings, making 7.1 threes per game and shooting 32.3% from long range compared to their season-long averages of 7.2 makes and 33.0% from distance in the 2025-26 season.
Marist betting records this season
- ATS Record: 9-7-0 (Home: 5-3-0; Away: 4-4-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 6.5+: 4-2-0 (As Favorite: 7-5-0; As Underdog: 2-2-0)
- O-U-P: 7-9-0 (Home: 4-4-0; Away: 3-5-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 10-2 (Home: 7-1; Away: 3-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-3 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-3)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.6 (167th in nation) | 38.5 (ninth) | 34.1 (109th) | 31.3 (188th) | 16.1 (77th) | 10.8 (128th) |
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Merrimack statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Against the spread, Merrimack has performed better at home (5-1-0) than on the road (5-5-0).
- Warriors games have finished above the over/under more frequently at home (three times out of six) than on the road (four of 10) this year.
- The Warriors’ winning percentage at home as moneyline underdogs is 1.000 (1-0), and on the road it is .400 (4-6).
Recent trends
- The Warriors are averaging 69.7 points per game over their last 10 games, compared to their season average of 67.3.
- In its last 10 games, Merrimack is giving up 66.0 points per game, 4.8 fewer points than its season average (70.8).
- The Warriors are draining 0.1 fewer three-pointers per contest over their past 10 games (8.0) compared to their season average (8.1), but they are putting up a higher three-point percentage over their last 10 contests (34.8%) compared to their season mark (31.8%).
Merrimack betting records this season
- ATS Record: 11-8-0 (Home: 5-1-0; Away: 5-5-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 6.5+: 1-3-0 (As Favorite: 4-1-0; As Underdog: 7-7-0)
- O-U-P: 7-11-1 (Home: 3-3-0; Away: 4-6-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 5-0 (Home: 5-0; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 6-8 (Home: 1-0; Away: 4-6)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40.6 (345th in nation) | 44.4 (219th) | 23.8 (365th) | 36.2 (352nd) | 12.3 (305th) | 9.5 (32nd) |
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