Merrimack Warriors at LIU Sharks Betting Prediction 02/08/20

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The Merrimack Warriors (16-8, 10-1 NEC) and the LIU Sharks (10-13, 5-5 NEC) battle at Steinberg Wellness Center. The Warriors will try to extend their nine-game winning streak. Action begins at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 8, 2020.

Merrimack Warriors at LIU Sharks ATS Odds

In their last contest, the Sharks fell to the Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers, 67-63, while the Warriors defeated the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights, 57-53.

Merrimack played a nearly perfect game. They had a great offensive rebounding percentage of 28.1 (above their season average of 23.8) and a turnover percentage of 22.5 (worse than their season average of 16.5). For those same stats, Fairleigh Dickinson was 16.1 and 25.1, respectively. LIU, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (16.1 vs. 17.5). Raiquan Clark was a key piece for LIU with 20 points and eight rebounds. Jordan Minor, meanwhile played well for Merrimack, contributing 10 points and five rebounds.

In their first matchup this year, Jaleel Lord led the Warriors to a 70-59 victory. He put up 18 points. Merrimack had a much better turnover percentage (18.2 vs. 25.6). LIU, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (35.7 vs. 26.7).

It will be a matchup of conflicting tempos as the up-tempo Sharks will look to push the more methodical Warriors. The Sharks currently rank 18th in possessions per game while the Warriors are 341st.

Merrimack Warriors at LIU Sharks Odds Pick

Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Merrimack, ATS Winner – Merrimack, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Merrimack ranks seventh in three pointers allowed per game (15.7) while LIU ranks 177th (22.8).
  • The Sharks average 14.4 assists per game, which ranks 64th in the country. The Warriors rank 157th in assists allowed per game (13.1).
  • The Warriors rank 189th in rebounds allowed per game (36.0) while the Sharks rank 285th (39.9).
  • Merrimack ranks fourth in steals per game (10.3) while LIU ranks 99th (6.8).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Warriors have scored an average of 66.8 points per game (3.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 57.6 points per game (2.8 below their season average).
  • The Sharks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 4.6, up from 0.6 for the season.