Sacred Heart vs Merrimack Prediction 3/6/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Sacred Heart vs Merrimack prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, March 6th at Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Sacred Heart Pioneers Betting Preview

The Sacred Heart Pioneers are 14-18 (9-11) this season after they defeated Iona by a score of 91-80 in their last game. Sacred Heart led 34-29 at halftime and they added 57 points in the second half in the win. The Pioneers shot 50% from the field, 35% on three pointers, and 83% on free throws in the game. Nyle Ralph-Beyer led Sacred Heart with 26 points and four rebounds, while Yann Farell added 19 points and 10 rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Sacred Heart defeated Mount St. Mary’s by a score of 77-69, but did lose to Marist by a score of 65-63 before that. The Pioneers have scored 75.6 points per game with 35.1 rebounds and 14.7 assists per game, while they have allowed 76.7 points against per game this season. Anquan Hill is averaging 17.5 points and 6.1 rebounds per game, while Dashon Gittens is averaging 14.1 points and 5.8 rebounds per game for the Pioneers. Sacred Heart is shooting 43.4% from the field, 77.3% on free throws, and 36.1% on three pointers this season. 

Merrimack Warriors Betting Preview

The Merrimack Warriors are 21-10 (17-3) this year after they defeated Niagara by a score of 73-66 in their last game. Merrimack led 30-28 at halftime and they scored 43 points in the second half in the win. The Warriors shot 47% from the field, 41% on three pointers, and 92% on free throws in the game. Ernest Shelton led Merrimack with 18 points and two rebounds, while Kevair Kennedy added 16 points and seven assists in the win. 

Prior to that game, Merrimack lost to Canisius by a score of 67-62, but did beat Iona by a score of 88-86 before that. The Warriors have scored 69.3 points per game with 28.6 rebounds and 12.4 assists per game, while they have allowed 67.5 points against per game this season. Kevair Kennedy is averaging 18.5 points and 4.6 rebounds per game, while Ernest Shelton is averaging 15.9 points and 2.9 rebounds per game for the Warriors. Merrimack is shooting 42.1% from the field, 79.0% on free throws, and 32.6% on three pointers this year. 

Sacred Heart vs Merrimack Prediction 

Merrimack comes into this matchup after finishing first in the MAAC standings and they are 17-3 in conference play this year. The Warriors are shooting 42% from the field and they have scored 73+ in three of their last four. Sacred Heart has won two in a row, but they were just 9-11 in the MAAC this year. The Pioneers are shooting 43% from the field and they have scored 77+ in three of their last five. Sacred Heart has the advantage of playing on Thursday, but Merrimack is the much better defensive team and I expect them to cover here.

David Racey's Pick: Merrimack ATS