| MATCHUP | Saint Peter's Peacocks | Merrimack Warriors |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 11-6 | 12-9 |
| Where | Hammel Court, North Andover, MA | |
| When | Saturday, January 24, 2026 | |
| Time | 03:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Merrimack Warriors Preview
The Merrimack Warriors have a 12-9 record this season and are 2nd in the MAAC. They have an 8-2 conference record and are coming off a 61-60 away win against Iona. Their previous three games were a 68-55 away win against Manhattan, an 83-71 home win against Quinnipiac, and a 76-63 away loss against Saint Peter’s.
Offensively, Merrimack averages 67 points per game, while allowing 69.6 points per game defensively. The Warriors shoot 41% from the field and grab 28.3 rebounds per game, while dishing out 11.9 assists per game. They average 4.8 blocks per game and 7.8 steals per game defensively.
Kevair Kennedy leads Merrimack in scoring, with an average of 17 points per game, while shooting 47.7% from the field and 79.1% from the free throw line. He is also the team’s leading rebounder with 4.6 per game, adding a team-high 3.9 assists.
Saint Peter’s Peacocks Preview
The Saint Peter’s Peacocks have an 11-6 record this season and are 1st in the MAAC. They have an 8-1 conference record and are coming off a 77-63 home win against Iona. Their previous three games were a 69-58 home win against Rider, a 74-70 away win against Quinnipiac and a 76-63 home win against Merrimack.
Offensively, Saint Peter’s averages 72.2 points per game, while allowing 67.5 points per game defensively. The Peacocks shoot 41% from the field, grab 35.6 rebounds per game, and dish out 12.8 assists per game. They average 4 blocks per game and 9.9 steals per game defensively.
Brent Bland leads Saint Peter’s in scoring, with an average of 14.4 points per game, while shooting 40.4% from the field and 83.3% from the free throw line. Jahki Gupton is the team’s leading rebounder with 5.2 per game. Bryce Eaton leads the team in assists with 4.1 per game.
Saint Peter’s Peacocks @ Merrimack Warriors Betting Trends: January 24, 2026
Why the Merrimack Warriors will win
- Merrimack has won each of its last 13 Saturday home games.
- Saint Peter’s has lost each of its last four away games when playing with a rest advantage.
- Merrimack has won the first half in each of its last eight games at Lawler Arena.
Why the Saint Peter’s Peacocks will win
- Saint Peter’s has won each of its last eight day games against Conference opponents.
- Saint Peter’s has won the first half in eight of its last nine day games against Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of Merrimack’s last nine day games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 136+ points.
- Seven of Saint Peter’s’ last eight road day games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 135 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Merrimack ranks 365th among Division 1 teams for rebounds per game this season (28.3).
- Merrimack ranks 365th among Division 1 teams for rebound percentage this season (42.0%).
- Saint Peter’s ranks 8th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (52.1).
- Saint Peter’s ranks 9th among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (9.9).
Saint Peter’s vs Merrimack Prediction
In this Saint Peter’s vs Merrimack Prediction, Merrimack is coming as -3 home favorites. Merrimack has a slightly better overall record and has been undefeated in its six home games so far, while Saint Peter’s has been bad on the road, but have been red-hot lately, with a 7-1 record in its last 8 games and 8-1 against the spread. Saint Peter’s has been better both on the offensive and the defensive end, having the 26th-best defense in the entire country so I expect them to keep this one close. Take Saint Peter’s and get the +3 points.