Pick details
| MATCHUP | Merrimack Warriors | Florida Gators |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 1-2 | 3-0 |
| Where | Stephen C. O'Connell Center, Gainesville, FL | |
| When | Friday, November 13, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | SEC Network | |
Merrimack vs. Florida Prediction
Merrimack is actually a solid team from the MAAC, so it’s not crazy to lean toward the points. This is also a sandwich spot for the Gators after playing Florida State and having Notre Dame on deck. The problem is we’ve seen Merrimack lose as favorites to UMass Lowell and App State this season and struggle to find consistent offense. I doubt the Warriors find their footing in Gainesville. Florida is simply the best team in the country with no weakness and has a history of beating lesser teams into the ground.
Even if Florida isn’t super motivated and is looking ahead to the Irish, the talent gap alone and defensive pressure should lead to a victory by a margin. Will it be almost 40 points? You are leaving the backdoor open a bit, but I’d rather be on the consistent and dominant Gators than hoping Merrimack can play to its potential given what we’ve seen so far. It’s Florida or pass for me on Friday night.
Merrimack Warriors Betting Preview
The Merrimack Warriors beat Albany, lost to UMass Lowell, and they play Boston U next. Merrimack has lost 3 of its last 4 games.
The Merrimack Warriors are averaging 91.5 points per game on 41.4 percent shooting and allowing 97.5 points per game on 42.6 percent shooting. AJ Lesbut Jr. is averaging 14 points and 3.7 rebounds per game. Denver Anglin is averaging 10.3 points and 1.7 rebounds per game. Jeremiah Anderson is averaging 9.3 points and 4 rebounds per game. Ayden Johnson is averaging 7.7 points and 2 assists per game. The Merrimack Warriors are shooting 39.4 percent from beyond the arc and 54.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Merrimack Warriors are allowing 28.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40 rebounds per game.
Florida Gators Betting Preview
The Florida Gators beat Jacksonville and Florida State and play Notre Dame next. Florida has won 16 of its last 18 games.
The Florida Gators are averaging 82 points per game on 44.5 percent shooting and allowing 65.3 points per game on 37.4 percent shooting. Thomas Haugh is averaging 18 points and 9 rebounds per game. Rueben Chinyelu is averaging 11.7 points and 9.3 rebounds per game. Alex Condon is averaging 10.7 points and 4.3 assists per game. Urban Klavzer is averaging 10.3 points and 1 rebound per game. The Florida Gators are shooting 39.2 percent from beyond the arc and 87 percent from the free-throw line. The Florida Gators are allowing 23.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Florida Gators will win
- Florida has won each of its last 20 games against non-Conference opponents at Exactech Arena at Stephen C. O’Connell Center.
- Merrimack has lost 21 of its last 22 road night games against non-Conference opponents.
- Merrimack has lost the first half in seven of its last eight night games against non-Conference opponents.
Why the Merrimack Warriors will win
- Merrimack has won five of its last six away games when playing with a rest advantage.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Merrimack’s last eight games has produced a total of 139 or fewer points.
- Each of Florida’s last eight night games has produced a total of 144+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Florida ranks 9th among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (34.3).
- Florida ranks T12th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (4.7).
- Merrimack ranks 359th among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (54.7%).
- Merrimack ranks T44th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (5.3).
