The Merrimack Warriors (4-3) will travel to Chase Family Arena to square off with the Hartford Hawks (4-2). The game is scheduled to start at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 24, 2019.
Merrimack Warriors vs. Hartford Hawks ATS Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Hawks were victorious over the Emerson Lions 78-63, while the Warriors easily got past the Lesley University Lynx 110-16.
Merrimack dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a phenomenally low turnover percentage of 5.8 (better than their season average of 16.1) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.658 (above their season average of 0.451). Lesley University was 41.1 and 0.130, respectively, for those same stats. The Hawks, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (31.0 vs. 18.4) and had a better turnover percentage (18.2 vs. 23.1). Hartford’s PJ Henry had a solid performance, finishing with 15 points and five rebounds. Merrimack, meanwhile, was lifted by Juvaris Hayes, who had eight points, 13 assists and six steals.
The offense of Hartford will clash against the elite defense of Merrimack. Dating back to last season, the Hawks rank 107th in offensive efficiency, while the Warriors are second in defensive efficiency. The Warriors figure to have the edge on that side of the ball.
Merrimack vs. Hartford Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Hartford, ATS Winner – Merrimack, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Merrimack ranks first in three pointers allowed per game (16.4) while Hartford ranks 183rd (22.6).
- The Warriors rank 197th in blocks per game (2.9) while the Hawks rank 266th (2.1).
- Hartford ranks 221st in rebounds allowed per game (36.2) while Merrimack ranks 290th (38.3).
- The Warriors rank first in steals allowed per game (4.0) while the Hawks rank 123rd (6.1).
- Hartford ranks 113th in assists per game (14.0) while Merrimack ranks 223rd in assists allowed per game (13.9).
