Merrimack Warriors vs. Fairleigh Dickinson Knights ATS Prediction 02/06/20

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The Merrimack Warriors (15-8, 9-1 NEC) and the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights (6-15, 4-6 NEC) face off at Rothman Center. The Warriors will try to continue their eight-game winning streak. The game will air on ESPN 3 at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 6, 2020.

Merrimack Warriors vs. Fairleigh Dickinson Knights ATS Odds

Both teams beat their last opponent. The Knights defeated the Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers 85-75, while the Warriors beat the LIU Sharks 70-59.

The Warriors forced 19 turnovers and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.602 (above their season average of 0.485). Fairleigh Dickinson, meanwhile, made 10 of their 17 three pointers (58.8 percent), while Mount St. Mary’s was 7-26 (26.9 percent). Fairleigh Dickinson’s Elyjah Williams had a solid performance, contributing 12 points and 13 rebounds. Merrimack, meanwhile, was led by Jaleel Lord, who contributed 18 points.

In their first matchup this year, Idris Joyner led the Warriors to a 74-71 win. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 21 points. The Warriors’ 13.9 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the Knights, who had a rate of 19.5.

Fairleigh Dickinson might struggle to find the bottom of the net as they go head-to-head against one of the nation’s best defenses. Merrimack ranks 50th in defensive efficiency while the Knights rank 197th in offensive efficiency.

Merrimack vs. Fairleigh Dickinson Free Pick

Free Pick: SU Winner – Merrimack, ATS Winner – Merrimack, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Merrimack ranks fifth in three pointers allowed per game (15.6) while Fairleigh Dickinson ranks 232nd (24.2).
  • The Knights rank 231st in rebounds per game (33.2) while the Warriors rank 285th (28.9).
  • The Warriors rank fourth in steals per game (10.4) while the Knights rank 154th (6.0).
  • Merrimack ranks 163rd in assists allowed per game (13.2) while Fairleigh Dickinson ranks 233rd (15.1).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Warriors’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 9.2, up from 2.7 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Knights have scored an average of 73.4 points per game (3.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 69.8 points per game (5.5 below their season average).