The Merrimack Warriors (14-8, 8-1 NEC) welcome the LIU Sharks (10-11, 5-3 NEC) to Hammel Court. The Warriors will try to extend their seven-game winning streak. The game begins at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 1, 2020.
LIU Sharks vs. Merrimack Warriors ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Warriors beat the St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers, 61-50, while the Sharks lost to the Robert Morris Colonials, 71-66.
Merrimack played a nearly perfect game. They had an effective field goal percentage of 0.462 (below their season average of 0.486) and a turnover percentage of 22.4 (worse than their season average of 16.2). St. Francis Brooklyn put up marks of 0.353 and 27.3, respectively, for those same stats. LIU, on the other hand, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.474 vs. 0.474). Merrimack’s Juvaris Hayes had a solid performance, finishing with 19 points, 12 rebounds and five steals. Ty Flowers fueled LIU with 14 points and 10 rebounds.
Contrasting styles will be on display in this meeting. LIU has preferred an up-and-down style of play (14th in possessions per game), while Merrimack has been slower-paced (338th in possessions per game).
LIU vs. Merrimack ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Merrimack, ATS Winner – Merrimack, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Merrimack ranks fourth in three pointers allowed per game (15.7) while LIU ranks 180th (22.9).
- The Sharks rank 200th in rebounds per game (34.3) while the Warriors rank 277th (29.0).
- The Sharks average 14.7 assists per game, which ranks 60th in the nation. The Warriors rank 160th in assists allowed per game (13.2).
- Merrimack ranks fourth in steals per game (10.5) while LIU ranks 95th (7.0).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Warriors have scored an average of 66.2 points per game (3.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 58.4 points per game (2.4 below their season average).
- The Sharks’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.8, up from 0.1 for the season.
