Merrimack College Warriors vs Samford Bulldogs Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/23
Betting on today’s Warriors and Bulldogs game? Catch the action at Pete Hanna Center in Homewood, AL, as the Bulldogs hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 141.5 points, and the Bulldogs are favored to win at home against the Warriors.
MERRIMACK COLLEGE WARRIORS VS SAMFORD BULLDOGS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Samford Bulldogs -11.5
This game will be played at Pete Hanna Center at 4:00 ET on Friday, November 24th.
WHY BET THE SAMFORD BULLDOGS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 84-63 in favor of the Bulldogs.
- Not only will Samford pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -11.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Can Merrimack College Pull Off a Road Win?
Having played four games so far, Merrimack College is preparing for their fifth game of the season. In their last five road games, including those from last year, Merrimack College has a record of 3-2. As of now, Merrimack College has a 2-2 ATS record heading into today’s game. Taking into account their performance in the previous ten games, including those from the previous season, Merrimack College has a solid 7-2 ATS record.
After four games, Merrimack College has an over/under record of 2-2-0, with their games averaging a combined 138.8 points per game so far. In their most recent three games, the Warriors’ over/under record is 2-1, with their games averaging 73 points per game.
Merrimack College’s offense had a good outing, putting up 96 points against North Carolina A&T. They achieved a 55.7% field goal percentage and went 22/29 from the free-throw line. The team’s top scorer is Adam Clark, who enters today’s matchup with an average of 13.4, while Jordan Derkack also carries a PPG average of 15.8 into the game.
At this time, the Warriors’ defense is positioned 102nd in the country, permitting 70.6 points per game. Merrimack College’s three-point defense is currently 41st in the country at 5.8 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 34.5% of their shots vs. Merrimack College.
Can Samford Lock in a Home Win?
After playing four games, Samford comes into this matchup with a 2-2 overall record. In their last three home games, including one from last year, Samford has a 1-2 record. As Samford enters today’s game, their ATS record stands at 1-3. Looking back at their last ten games, including those from the previous season, Samford has gone 3-6 vs. the spread.
After four games, Samford has an over/under record of 2-2-0, with their games averaging a combined 152.5 points per game so far. The Bulldogs have seen their last five games conclude with a collective average of 89 points per game and an over/under record of 4-0.
Samford’s offense is coming off a strong performance, scoring 99 points against Alabama State. They had an overall field goal percentage of 58.1% and made 11/15 free throws. Currently leading the team in scoring is Jermaine Marshall who comes into today’s matchup averaging 12. Achor Achor also heads into the game with a PPG average of 11.8.
On defense, Samford is currently around the NCAA average in points allowed, giving up an average of 72.8 points per game. Samford’s defense is coming off a game in which they allowed the Alabama State offense to knock down 58% of their shots on their way to putting up 67 points.