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Manhattan vs Merrimack Prediction 1/4/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks
Pick details
| MATCHUP | Manhattan Jaspers | Merrimack Warriors |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 7-9 | 9-7 |
| Where | Hammel Court, North Andover, MA | |
| When | Sunday, January 4, 2026 | |
| Time | 12:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Merrimack Warriors Preview
Merrimack Warriors have an 8-7 record this season and are tied for 2nd place in the MAAC. They have a 3-0 home record and are coming off a 75-65 home win against Mount St. Mary’s. Their previous three games were an 80-72 away win against Sacred Heart, a 66-59 away win against UMass Lowell and a 59-56 away win against Princeton.
Offensively, Merrimack averages 66.5 points per game, while allowing 71.5 points per game defensively. The Warriors shoot with 39% from the field and grab 27.7 rebounds per game, while dishing out 11.9 assists per game. They average 4.9 blocks per game and 7.9 steals per game defensively.
Keith Kennedy leads Merrimack in scoring, with an average of 15.9 points per game, while shooting with 47.4% from the field and 80.4% from the free throw line. Tyler Brogna is the team’s leading rebounder with 4.3 per game, while Keith Kennedy also leads the team with 3.7 assists per game.
Manhattan Jaspers Preview
Manhattan Jaspers have a 7-8 record this season and are tied for 4th place in the MAAC. They have a 1-6 away record and are coming off an 80-79 home win against Quinnipiac. Their previous three games were a 74-71 away win against Rider, an 87-81 home win against Presbyterian and a 75-68 home win against Furman.
Offensively, Manhattan averages 78 points per game, while allowing 82.3 points per game defensively. The Jaspers shoot with 44% from the field and grab 33.7 rebounds per game, while dishing out 13.2 assists per game. They average 2.9 blocks per game and 8.5 steals per game defensively.
Jaden Winston leads Manhattan in scoring, with an average of 15.7 points per game, while shooting with 49.4% from the field and 84.4% from the free throw line. Abdul Issa is the team’s leading rebounder with 7.2 per game, while Jaden Winston adds a team-high 3.5 assists per game.
Manhattan Jaspers @ Merrimack Warriors Betting Trends: January 4, 2026
Why the Merrimack Warriors will win
- Merrimack has won each of its last seven day games following a home win.
- Manhattan has lost five of its last six road games.
- Merrimack has won the first half in each of its last six games at Lawler Arena.
Why the Manhattan Jaspers will win
- Manhattan has won each of its last three games.
- Manhattan has won the first half in four of its last five day games against Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Twenty of Merrimack’s last 21 games at Lawler Arena have produced a total of 140 or fewer points.
- Eight of Manhattan’s last nine day games have produced a total of 148+ points.
Manhattan vs Merrimack Prediction
In this Manhattan vs Merrimack Prediction, Merrimack is coming as -6 home favorites. Both teams have almost identical overall records but Manhattan vs Merrimack has been undefeated at home, while Manhattan has been terrible on the road. Both teams are coming into this matchup in good form, as they are 5-1 and 3-0 in their last six and three games respectively, so I see no value on either side. Both teams have been playing some lower-scoring games lately, as they are 11-1-1 to the under in their last 13 games combined, as Merrimack has a bottom-35 offense in the nation, so I expect a low-scoring affair today. Take the under 148 points.
