| MATCHUP | Marist Red Foxes | Merrimack Warriors |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 19-11 | 22-10 |
| Where | Townsley Law Arena, Lake Charles, LA | |
| When | Sunday, March 8, 2026 | |
| Time | 06:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
In this article we will formulate a Marist vs Merrimack prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, March 8th at Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Marist Red Foxes Betting Preview
The Marist Red Foxes are 19-11 (12-8) this season after they defeated Quinnipiac by a score of 77-75 in their last game. Marist led 42-32 at halftime, but they were outscored 43-35 in the second half in the close win. The Red Foxes shot 40% from the field, 50% on three pointers, and 67% on free throws in the game. Justin Menard led Marist with 26 points and six assists, while Jadin Collins-Roberts added 19 points and 11 rebounds in the win.
Prior to that game, Marist lost to St. Peter’s by a score of 63-56, but did beat Sacred Heart by a score of 65-63 before that. The Red Foxes have scored 69.9 points per game with 35.5 rebounds and 15.2 assists per game, while they have allowed 63.7 points against per game this season. Justin Menard is averaging 12.6 points and 3.7 assists per game, while Rhyjon Blackwell is averaging 12.0 points and 3.7 rebounds per game for the Red Foxes. Marist is shooting 44.3% from the field, 79.1% on free throws, and 32.2% on three pointers this season.
Merrimack Warriors Betting Preview
The Merrimack Warriors are 22-10 (17-3) this year after they defeated Sacred Heart by a score of 70-48 in their last game. Merrimack led 39-25 at halftime and they cruised to the easy win in the second half. The Warriors shot 44% from the field, 38% on three pointers, and 71% on free throws in the game. Kevair Kennedy led Merrimack with 24 points and eight rebounds, while Ernest Shelton added 18 points and nine rebounds in the win.
Prior to that game, Merrimack defeated Niagara by a score of 73-66, but lost to Canisius by a score of 67-62 before that. The Warriors have scored 69.3 points per game with 28.8 rebounds and 12.6 assists per game, while they have allowed 66.8 points against per game this season. Kevair Kennedy is averaging 18.6 points and 4.7 rebounds per game, while Ernest Shelton is averaging 16.0 points and 3.1 rebounds per game for the Warriors. Merrimack is shooting 42.1% from the field, 78.9% on free throws, and 32.8% on three pointers this year.
Marist vs Merrimack Prediction
Marist comes into this matchup after winning three of their last four games, but they nearly blew the game against Quinnipiac on Saturday. The Red Foxes are shooting 44% from the field and they have allowed 63 points in two of their last three games. Merrimack is 17-3 in conference play and they dominated Sacred Heart in their last game. The Warriors are shooting 42% from the field, but they have scored 73+ points in three of their last five. I am never confident in the MAAC, but Merrimack has looked much better than Marist. Take the Warriors here.