| MATCHUP | Siena Saints | Merrimack Warriors |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 18-9 | 18-9 |
| Where | Hammel Court, North Andover, MA | |
| When | Friday, February 20, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPNU | |
In this article, we will formulate a Siena vs Merrimack Prediction for this college basketball game on Friday, February 20th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this college basketball matchup.
Merrimack Warriors Preview
The Merrimack Warriors have an 18-9 overall record and a 14-2 record in the MAAC. They are coming off a 56-49 road win against Quinnipiac and their previous three games were an 81-56 home win against Marist, a 73-47 road win against Rider and an 87-70 road win against Mount St. Mary’s.
Offensively, Merrimack averages 68.4 points per game, while allowing 66.7 points per game defensively. The Warriors shoot with 42% from the field and grab 28.8 rebounds per game, while dishing out 12.1 assists per game. They average 5 blocks per game and 8.1 steals per game defensively.
Kevair Kennedy leads Merrimack in scoring, with an average of 17.7 points per game, while shooting with 46.4% from the field and 81.2% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 4.1 assists. KC Ugwuakazi is the team’s leading rebounder with 5 per game.
Siena Saints Preview
The Siena Saints have an 18-9 overall record and an 11-5 record in the MAAC. They are coming off a 67-63 road win against Marist and their previous three games were a 74-62 home loss against Quinnipiac, a 70-65 road loss against Saint Peter’s and a 79-72 home win against Iona.
Offensively, Siena averages 71 points per game, while allowing 66.1 points per game defensively. The Saints shoot with 47% from the field and grab 34 rebounds per game, while dishing out 13.4 assists per game. They average 2.9 blocks per game and 6.4 steals per game defensively.
Gavin Doty leads Siena in scoring, with an average of 17.1 points per game, while shooting with 47.7% from the field and 82.4% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 7.3 rebounds. Justice Shoats leads the team in assists with 4.5 per game.
Siena Saints @ Merrimack Warriors Betting Trends: February 20, 2026
Why the Merrimack Warriors will win
- Merrimack has won each of its last 10 games at Lawler Arena.
- Siena has lost eight of its last nine Friday road games against Conference opponents.
- Merrimack has won the first half in each of its last 11 games at Lawler Arena.
Why the Siena Saints will win
- Siena has won six of its last seven road games.
- Siena has won the first half in six of its last seven road games.
Total Points Facts
- Ten of Merrimack’s last 11 games at Lawler Arena have produced a total of 133+ points.
- Twelve of Siena’s last 14 night games have produced a total of 136+ points.
Siena vs Merrimack Prediction
In this Siena vs Merrimack Prediction, Merrimack is coming as -3.5 home favorites. Both teams have identical overall records this season but Merrimack has been undefeated at home and very good against the spread, with a 18-9 ATS record. Both teams have been very good lately, with a 8-1 and 7-2 record in their last 9 games respectively, so I see no value on either side. Both teams play excellent defense, allowing 132.8 points per game combined and both rank on the top-45 of the entire nation in points allowed. Take the under 131.5 points.