MAAC foes meet when the Merrimack Warriors (6-8, 3-0 MAAC) visit the Sacred Heart Pioneers (6-8, 2-1 MAAC) at William H. Pitt Center, tipping off at 11:00 AM ET on Friday, January 10, 2025. The Pioneers are 2.5-point underdogs in the game. The matchup has an over/under of 139 points.
Check out all the Latest NCAA Basketball Betting Previews!
Merrimack Cover -2.5 vs Sacred Heart -112
Merrimack vs. Sacred Heart betting lines
- Merrimack moneyline odds to win: -165
- Sacred Heart moneyline odds to win: +138
- Spread: Merrimack (-2.5)
- Total: 139
Merrimack statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Merrimack has done a better job covering the spread on the road (6-3-0) than it has at home (2-2-0).
- In terms of over/unders, the Warriors hit the over less consistently at home, as they’ve eclipsed the total zero times in four opportunities this season (0%). In away games, they have hit the over six times in nine opportunities (66.7%).
- Merrimack, as a moneyline favorite, has an identical winning percentage when playing at home (2-0 record) and away from home (2-0 record).
Last season stats
- The Warriors were 293rd in the nation in points scored (69.2 per game) and 18th-best in points conceded (65.4) last season.
- On the boards, Merrimack was 15th-worst in college basketball in rebounds (28.4 per game) last year. It was 326th in rebounds conceded (34.8 per game).
- The Warriors were 242nd in the nation in assists (12.4 per game) last season.
Merrimack betting records this season
- ATS Record: 8-6-0 (Home: 2-2-0; Away: 6-3-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 2.5+: 2-1-0 (As Favorite: 3-2-0; As Underdog: 5-4-0)
- O-U-P: 7-7-0 (Home: 0-4-0; Away: 6-3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 4-0 (Home: 2-0; Away: 2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-8 (Home: 1-1; Away: 1-6)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42.3 (297th in nation) | 41.5 (94th) | 25.6 (360th) | 36.9 (353rd) | 10.9 (343rd) | 9.4 (21st) |
Need to know more about sports betting before you put down a wager on Merrimack vs. Sacred Heart? Here’s everything you need to know about how to bet.
Sacred Heart statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- This year, Sacred Heart is 3-2-0 at home against the spread (.600 winning percentage). On the road, it is 2-5-0 ATS (.286).
- Pioneers games have gone above the over/under less often at home (two times out of five) than on the road (five of seven) this year.
- As moneyline underdogs, the Pioneers have won a higher percentage of games at home (2-0) than on the road (1-6).
Last season stats
- The Pioneers were 155th in the nation last year with 74.1 points per game. At the other end, they ranked 193rd with 72.3 points allowed per contest.
- Sacred Heart ranked 300th in the country with 30.1 boards per game. Meanwhile, it ranked 280th with 33.3 rebounds allowed per contest.
- The Pioneers ranked 124th in the nation with 13.8 assists per game.
Sacred Heart betting records this season
- ATS Record: 6-8-0 (Home: 3-2-0; Away: 2-5-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 2.5+: 2-5-0 (As Favorite: 2-3-0; As Underdog: 4-5-0)
- O-U-P: 8-6-0 (Home: 2-3-0; Away: 5-2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 1-2 (Home: 1-1; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-6 (Home: 2-0; Away: 1-6)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.0 (187th in nation) | 44.4 (246th) | 32.7 (198th) | 30.9 (170th) | 15.3 (105th) | 11.8 (212th) |
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.
