| MATCHUP | UMass Lowell River Hawks | Merrimack Warriors |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 1-0 | 0-1 |
| Spread | +7.5 -110 | -7.5 -110 |
| Moneyline | +270 | -340 |
| Total | Over 143.5 (-110) | Under 143.5 (-110) |
| Where | Lawler Arena, North Andover, MA | |
| When | Thursday, November 5, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
UMass Lowell vs Merrimack Prediction
Merrimack is probably the more talented team, but I’m not laying points with a team that just lost to App State as a 3.5-point favorite. In that game, Merrimack scored 49 points on 35 percent shooting. It’s just one game, but we’ve now seen Merrimack fail to cover 6 of its last 7 games. Merrimack has outright lost 3 of its last 6 games as a favorite. This has nothing to do with UMass Lowell and everything to do with not wanting to lay points with Merrimack. Give me the points with the River Hawks on Thursday night.
UMass Lowell River Hawks Betting Preview
The UMass Lowell River Hawks beat River, and they play Marist and UMass next. UMass Lowell has won 7 of its last 10 games.
The UMass Lowell River Hawks are averaging 121 points on 65 percent shooting and allowing 57 points on 29 percent shooting. Jasiah Cannady is averaging 16 points and 3 rebounds, while Elhadji Diallo is averaging 14 points and 7 rebounds. Jakai Newton is the third double-digit scorer, and Jayden Harris is grabbing 6 rebounds. The UMass Lowell River Hawks are shooting 50 percent from beyond the arc and 57 percent from the free-throw line. The UMass Lowell River Hawks are allowing 27 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 55 rebounds per game.
Merrimack Warriors Betting Preview
The Merrimack Warriors lost to App State, and they play Albany and Florida next. Merrimack has won 11 of its last 14 games.
The Merrimack Warriors are averaging 49 points on 35 percent shooting and allowing 63 points on 42 percent shooting. Denver Anglin is averaging 10 points and 2 rebounds, while AJ Lesburt Jr. is averaging 10 points and 3 rebounds. Elijah Wilborn is dishing 3 assists, and Jeremiah Anderson is grabbing 4 rebounds. The Merrimack Warriors are shooting 28 percent from beyond the arc and 50 percent from the free-throw line. The Merrimack Warriors are allowing 27 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30 rebounds per game.
Why the Merrimack Warriors will win
- Merrimack has won each of its last 12 games at Lawler Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- UMass Lowell has lost nine of its last 10 road games against non-Conference opponents.
- UMass Lowell has lost the first half in three of its last four games against non-Conference opponents.
Why the UMass Lowell River Hawks will win
- UMass Lowell has won each of its last three night games against non-Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Fifteen of Merrimack’s last 16 games against the America East Conference have produced a total of 142 or fewer points.
- Eight of UMass Lowell’s last nine night games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 145+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Merrimack ranks T22nd among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (50.0).
- UMass Lowell ranks T4th among Division 1 teams for field goals made per game this season (47.0).
- UMass Lowell is one of four teams to rank in the top-10 for both points and assists per game this season.