Merrimack vs Sacred Heart Prediction 1/10/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Merrimack vs Sacred Heart Prediction for this college basketball game on Friday, January 10th, at the William H Pitt Center. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Warriors’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Pioneers’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving  Merrimack

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving  Sacred Heart

-Recent betting trends in games played between Merrimack and Sacred Heart

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Warriors and Pioneers.

Merrimack Looks for Second Straight Win

Merrimack, in the last game, faced off against Fairfield and sure looked good, putting up 67 points on the way to the victory. At halftime they were up 38-24 and they never looked back on the way to the victory. Guard Devon Savage put up 21 points and five rebounds. There were three different players that put up at least 10 points. Two games ago against Saint Mary’s, Merrimack scored 68 points, but the defense gave up 73 points.

Merrimack is averaging 63.8 points while their defense is giving up 66.8 points per game. The offense is ranked 351st in the league while the defense is ranked 69th in the league. They are shooting 75.5 from the free throw line which is 64th in the league. Adam Clark is averaging 19.9 points while shooting 46.4 percent from the field and 33.3 percent from behind the three-point line. Guard Devon Savage is averaging 10.1 points while shooting 41.3 percent from the field and 38 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Sacred Heart is Hot

Sacred Heart is hot right now and they have won two straight games. Two games ago against Manhattanville, Sacred Heart was able to secure the 100-60 victory and in the last game against Canisius, the Pioneers were able to secure the 99-82 victory. At halftime, they were up 48-43 and in the second half, they scored 51 points on the way to the victory. Forward Tanner Thomas put up 24 points, 11 rebounds, and two assists. 

Sacred Heart is averaging 76 points while their defense is giving up 75.6 points per game. The offense is ranked 165th in the league while the defense is ranked 289th in the league. Amiri Stewart is averaging 12.2 points while shooting 49.1 percent from the field and 57.9 percent from behind the three-point line. There are three different players that are averaging at least 12.2 points per game. From deep they are shooting 38.37 percent which is 29th in the league. 

Why Sacred Heart Will Beat Merrimack

• The home team has won five of Sacred Heart’s last six games.
• Merrimack has lost the first half in three of its last four road games.

Merrimack vs Sacred Heart Prediction

Sacred Heart has been inconsistent this season, but they have been good at home this season going 3-1. Sacred Heart is averaging 76 points per game and they have done a good job of running up the score this season. Merrimack is averaging only 63.8 points per game and that type of offense isn’t going to be good enough. Sacred Heart is going to pull away, and they are going to get the job done here. Back Sacred Heart against the spread here.