Princeton vs Merrimack Prediction College Basketball Picks 11/17/24

In this article, we will formulate a Princeton vs Merrimack prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, November 17th at Hammel Court in North Andover, Massachusetts. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Princeton Tigers Betting Preview

The Princeton Tigers are 3-1 this year after they lost to Loyola by a score of 73-68 in their last game. Princeton trailed 43-38 at halftime and they only managed 30 points in the second half for the loss. The Tigers shot 40.7% from the field, 45.5% on three-pointers, and 76.9% on free throws in the game. Xaivian Lee led Princeton with 17 points, six rebounds, and five assists in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Tigers won their first three games against Northeastern, Duquesne, and Iona. Princeton has scored 75.8 points per game and they have allowed 74.3 points per game, while also averaging 29.8 rebounds and 13.3 assists per game this season. Xaivian Lee is averaging 17.3 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 7.0 assists per game, while Princeton is shooting 45.6% from the field, 65.1% on free throws, and 39.8% on three-pointers this year. 

Merrimack Warriors Betting Preview

The Merrimack Warriors are 1-1 this season after they lost to VCU by a score of 63-42 in their last game. Merrimack trailed 38-17 at halftime, but they did tie VCU at 25 in the second half in the loss. The Warriors shot 27.9% from the field, 5.3% on three-pointers, and 70.8% on free throws in the game. Adam Clark led Merrimack with 19 points, three rebounds, and five steals. 

Prior to that loss, the Warriors defeated Vermont by a score of 65-51 in their season opener. Merrimack has scored 53.5 points per game and they have allowed 57 points per game, while also averaging 33 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game this season. Adam Clark is averaging 19.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per game this season, while Merrimack is shooting 34.6% from the field, 76.5% on free throws, and 24.3% on three-pointers this year. Merrimack will face Rutgers, Butler, UMass Lowell, UTSA, and Troy following this one.

Why Merrimack will cover

• Merrimack has won 12 of its last 13 games at Lawler Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Princeton has lost the first half in three of its last four games against non-conference opponents.

Why Princeton will cover

• Princeton has won each of its last five-day games following a home loss.

Princeton vs Merrimack Prediction 

Princeton comes into this matchup after picking up their first loss of the season against Loyola, but they did win their first three games of the season. The Tigers have struggled on defense this year, but they are shooting over 45% from the field and they have done enough to be 3-1. Merrimack is scoring just 53.5 points per game and they are shooting 34.6% from the field. The Warriors have seen 105 and 116 points in their first two games, so I am taking the under here. 

David Racey's Pick: Under 137.5