Merrimack (4-6) vs Boston University (5-4)
December 13, 2024 at 07:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Merrimack -6 — Over/Under: 125.5
In this article, we will formulate a Boston University vs Merrimack Prediction for this college basketball game on Friday, December 13th, at the Lawler Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:
-The Terriers’ recent form and recent player performance
-The Warriors’ recent form and recent player performance
-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Boston University
-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Merrimack
-Recent betting trends in games played between Boston University and Merrimack
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Terriers and Warriors.
Merrimack Has Confidence
Merrimack has confidence heading into this game and they have won three games in a row. In the last game against Niagara, Merrimack scored 80 points and they ended up winning by 18 points. Guard Adam Clark had a strong game putting up 18 points, nine assists, and four rebounds. Merrimack on the season is averaging 62.6 points while their defense is giving up 67.3 points per game. The offense is ranked 349th in the league while the defense is ranked 93rd in the league. Guard Adam Clark is averaging 19.9 points while shooting 43.7 percent from the field and 30.8 percent from behind the three-point line.
Why Merrimack Will Beat Boston
- Boston University has lost each of its last eight road night games against non-conference opponents.
- Merrimack has won nine of its last 10 night games at Lawler Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Boston University has lost the first half in each of its last five road night games against non-conference opponents.
Boston Has Won Two Straight
Boston has a ton of confidence right now and they have won two straight games. Two games ago against Albany, they won 80-74 and in the last game against Thomas College, they were able to secure a 113-75 victory. There were six different players that put up at least 1 point. Matai Baptiste had a strong game putting up 15 points, nine rebounds, and two assists. Boston on the season is averaging 71 points while their defense is giving up 69 points per game. The offense is ranked 282nd in the league while the defense is ranked 131st. Kyrone Alexander is averaging 14.1 points while shooting 40.8 percent from the field. Boston will meet UMass Lowell, Maine, Lafayette, and Army after this game.
Boston University vs Merrimack Prediction
Away from home I really don’t trust Boston to find success. Merrimack’s offense has been inconsistent at times, but they are going to find success here. Boston is giving up 69 points per game and they are going to really struggle to defend here. Boston’s offense is going to struggle to keep up and it’s going to be Merrimack that is going to get the job done. Back Merrimack against the spread.