Marist Red Foxes vs Merrimack Predictions February 16, 2025
In an exciting matchup between Marist and Merrimack on the basketball court in New York, we bring you our prediction for the game. Marist secured a close victory against
Game outlook
In an exciting matchup between Marist and Merrimack on the basketball court in New York, we bring you our prediction for the game. Marist secured a close victory against Siena in their last game, while Merrimack suffered a narrow loss to Manhattan. This contest will mark the first meeting between the two teams as Division I opponents. Merrimack is currently favored to win with a -4 point spread that has remained unchanged. Stay tuned for an intense battle between these two skilled teams.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Red Foxes +150 | -183
Spread: Red Foxes +4 (-110) | -4 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 125.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Merrimack will win straight-up is 65%.
Marist Red Foxes
Marist secured a hard-fought victory against Siena, improving their overall record to 17-5 and their conference record to 10-3. Despite trailing by as many as 14 points at one point in the game, Marist managed to come back and secure the win with a game-winning three-pointer from Elijah Lewis. The team's offensive performance has been lackluster this season, averaging only 68 points per game and ranking 320th in offense. However, their strong defensive play, allowing an average of 64 points per game, has kept them competitive in games. Marist is shooting 45.8% from the field as a team and is ranked 19th in defense in the nation. Key players like Lewis, Josh Pascarelli, and Jackson Price have been instrumental in the team's success, along with contributions from various other players who log solid minutes for coach John Dunne. Despite their struggles on offense, Marist's defensive prowess and resilience have propelled them to a successful season thus far.