Merrimack vs Princeton Prediction 12/10/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Merrimack vs Princeton prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, December 10th at Jadwin Gymnasium in Princeton, New Jersey. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Merrimack Warriors Betting Preview

The Merrimack Warriors are 5-6 this season after they defeated Fairfield by a score of 74-63 in their last game. Merrimack led 39-30 at halftime and added 35 points in the second half to secure the win. The Warriors shot 47% from the field, 40% on three pointers, and 81% on free throws in the game. Kevair Kennedy led Merrimack with 20 points and four assists, while Tye Dorset added 19 points and four assists in the win. 

Prior to that game, Merrimack defeated Rider by a score of 68-66 and La Salle by a score of 66-60. The Warriors have scored 65.8 points per game with 27.7 rebounds and 12.1 assists per game, while they have allowed 74.0 points against per game this season. Ernest Shelton is averaging 14.8 points and 2.4 rebounds per game, while Kevair Kennedy is averaging 14.8 points and 3.8 rebounds per game for the Warriors. Merrimack is shooting 38.3% from the field, 76.3% on free throws, and 30.6% on three pointers this season. 

Princeton Tigers Betting Preview

The Princeton Tigers are 3-9 this year after they lost to Loyola by a score of 73-68 in their last game. Princeton trailed 30-28 at halftime and they allowed 43 points in the second half in the loss. The Tigers shot 35% from the field, 26% on three pointers, and 94% on free throws in the game. Jack Stanton led Princeton with 14 points and five rebounds, while Jackson Hicke added 13 points and four rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Princeton lost to Monmouth by a score of 63-58 and St. Joe’s by a score of 60-58. The Tigers have scored 69.6 points per game with 34.4 rebounds and 13.7 assists per game, while they have allowed 74.2 points against per game this season. Jackson Hicke is averaging 13.3 points and 4.4 rebounds per game, while Jack Stanton is averaging 11.4 points and 4.3 rebounds per game for the Tigers. Princeton is shooting 41.8% from the field, 68.6% on free throws, and 32.9% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Princeton Tigers will win

• Princeton has won each of its last eight games at Jadwin Gymnasium following a road loss.
• Merrimack has lost eight of its last 10 away games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
• Merrimack has lost the first half in three of its last four games against the Ivy League.

Why the Merrimack Warriors will win

• Princeton has lost each of its last six games against non-Conference opponents.
• Merrimack has won 13 of its last 16 day games.
• Merrimack has won the first half in each of its last three games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Seven of Princeton’s last eight day games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Jadwin Gymnasium have produced a total of 138+ points.
• Each of Merrimack’s last four games have produced a total of 137 or fewer points.

Merrimack vs Princeton Prediction 

Princeton comes into this matchup on a lengthy losing streak and they have scored 58 points in two of their last three games. The Tigers are shooting 42% from the field, but they are 3-0 at home. Merrimack has won three games in a row and they have allowed 66 points or fewer in all three wins. The Warriors are shooting 38% from the field, but they are only averaging 27.7 rebounds per game this year. These two teams are trending in opposite directions, but Princeton has been very competitive in these losses and is the better team here. Take the Tigers to cover at home.

David Racey's Pick: Princeton -3.5