The Merrimack Warriors (3-2) will travel to the Dunkin’ Donuts Center to clash with the Providence Friars (3-1). The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 19, 2019.
Merrimack Warriors vs. Providence Friars ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Friars easily got past the Saint Peter’s Peacocks 68-47, while the Warriors defeated the Jacksonville Dolphins 54-44.
Merrimack dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a turnover percentage of 17.6 (worse than their season average of 13.7) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.489 (above their season average of 0.438). For those same stats, Jacksonville was 24.9 and 0.394, respectively. The Friars, meanwhile, forced 24 turnovers and held the Peacocks to an effective field goal percentage of 0.344 (below the 0.430 mark opponents have averaged against Providence this season). Providence rallied around David Duke, who contributed 17 points and six assists. Meanwhile, Jordan Minor fueled Merrimack with 15 points.
Expect Providence to dominate the offensive glass in this matchup. The Friars rank 57th in offensive rebounding percentage (32.4 percent), while Merrimack ranks 352nd in defensive rebounding percentage (64.2 percent) since last season. Also, the Warriors rank 42nd in turnover percentage (16.6 percent), while the Friars rank 49th in opponents’ turnover percentage (21.4 percent).
Merrimack Warriors at Providence Friars ATS Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Providence, ATS Winner – Merrimack, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Providence ranks 46th in assists per game (15.0) while Merrimack ranks 284th (11.0).
- The Warriors rank first in steals allowed per game (3.2) while the Friars rank 203rd (6.8).
- Merrimack ranks 36th in three pointers attempted per game (26.6) while Providence ranks 219th (21.1).
- The Friars rank 104th in rebounds per game (36.9) while the Warriors rank 330th (28.6).
- Providence ranks 56th in blocks per game (4.2) while Merrimack ranks 270th (1.8).
