| MATCHUP | Mt. St. Mary's Mountaineers | Merrimack Warriors |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 5-9 | 7-7 |
| Where | Hammel Court, North Andover, MA | |
| When | Friday, January 2, 2026 | |
| Time | 03:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers Betting Preview
The Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers lost to Drexel, beat Iona, and they play Quinnipiac next. Mount St. Mary’s has won 3 of its last 4 games.
The Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers are averaging 73.7 points on 44.3 percent shooting and allowing 80.6 points on 41.9 percent shooting. Luke McEldon is averaging 11.3 points and 5.8 rebounds, while Arlandus Keyes is averaging 11.1 points and 2.8 rebounds. Trey Deveaux is the third double-digit scorer and Xavier Lipscomb is grabbing 5.4 rebounds. The Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers are shooting 33 percent from beyond the arc and 63.7 percent from the free throw line. The Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers are allowing 34.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.7 rebounds per game.
Merrimack Warriors Betting Preview
The Merrimack Warriors lost to Vermont, beat Sacred Heart, and they play Manhattan next. Merrimack has won 5 of its last 6 games.
The Merrimack Warriors are averaging 71 points on 39.1 percent shooting and allowing 77.5 points on 44.7 percent shooting. Kevair Kennedy is averaging 15.4 points and 4 rebounds, while Ernest Shelton is averaging 14.9 points and 2.2 rebounds. Tye Dorset is the third double-digit scorer and Andres Marrero is grabbing 1.9 rebounds. The Merrimack Warriors are shooting 30.9 percent from beyond the arc and 77 percent from the free throw line. The Merrimack Warriors are allowing 32.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 25.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Merrimack Warriors will win
- Merrimack has won each of its last four games at Lawler Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Mount St. Mary’s has lost six of its last seven road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Mount St. Mary’s has lost the first half in each of its last four games against the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.
Why the Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers will win
- Mount St. Mary’s has won seven of its last eight day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Merrimack has lost each of its last five Friday games against Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of Mount St. Mary’s’ last eight day games against the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference have produced a total of 138+ points.
- Five of Merrimack’s last six day games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Lawler Arena have produced a total of 136 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Merrimack ranks 362nd among Division 1 teams for field goals made per game this season (21.4).
- Merrimack ranks 360th among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (41.1).
- Mount St. Mary’s ranks T363rd among Division 1 teams for turnovers per game this season (17.0).
- Mount St. Mary’s ranks T42nd among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (2.5).
Mt. St. Mary’s vs Merrimack Prediction
Mt. St. Mary’s has had moments this season, like giving Maryland a scare as a massive underdog and just upsetting Iona. However, Merrimack has been more impressive lately, which includes beating La Salle, Princeton, and Sacred Heart as underdogs. Merrimack has locked in defensively, and it’s completely turned its season around. Losing each of the last 7 games against Mt. St. Mary’s, this feels like a spot Merrimack can get some revenge. I’ll lay the points with the home team.