The Skyhawks and Warriors are set to face off at 2:00 ET on NEC. The Warriors will host the game at Hammel Court in North Andover, MA. The over/under for this Northeast conference contest is set at 132.5 points, with the Warriors being the favored team playing at home against the Skyhawks.

STONEHILL SKYHAWKS VS MERRIMACK COLLEGE WARRIORS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Merrimack College Warriors -13

This game will be played at Hammel Court at 2:00 ET on Sunday, January 21st.

WHY BET THE MERRIMACK COLLEGE WARRIORS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 84-67 in favor of the Warriors.
  • Not only will Merrimack College pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -13.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 132.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 151 points.

Is A Road Victory Likely for Underdog Stonehill?

Stonehill is 2-18 this season, including 0-13 on the road. They have lost their last seven games and are 0-5 in Northeast Conference play. As the underdog, the Skyhawks are 1-17 this season.

Most recently, Stonehill lost to Fairleigh Dickinson, 76-69. Over their last 10 games, they are 0-10 on the road. For the season, their average scoring margin on the road is -22.2 points per game.

Stonehill’s ATS record this season is 6-13-1. This includes a 3-9-1 mark vs the spread on the road. As the underdog, the Skyhawks have gone 5-12-1 vs the spread this year. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, Stonehill has a 2-7-1 ATS record.

Stonehill’s over/under record for the season sits at 7-13 and today’s line of 132.5 is lower than the average OU line in their games (144.4). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 138 points and their OU record during this stretch is 1-2.

Stonehill recently showcased a strong offensive performance, scoring 69 points against Fairleigh Dickinson. This output exceeded their season average of 63.9 points per game. Leading the team in scoring was Jackson Benigni with 27 points. Max Zegarowski also added 19 points for the Skyhawks.

Coming into the game, Stonehill will be looking to improve their defense, as they are currently giving up 78.7 points per game (284th). Stonehill will look once again to perform well on defense, holding Fairleigh Dickinson to just 39% shooting in their most recent game.

Will the Warriors Win at Home?

After losing two straight games, Merrimack College will look to get back on track at home against Stonehill. The Warriors enter the game with a 9-10 record, including a 4-2 mark at home. On the season, Merrimack has been favored in nine of its 19 games, going 5-4.

Over their last 10 games at home, the Warriors have gone 8-2, and they are coming off a 71-65 loss to Wagner. Merrimack’s average scoring margin at home this season is +6.3 points per game, compared to -5.9 points per game on the road.

At home this season, Merrimack has an ATS record of 3-3 and an overall ATS record of 11-5-1. In their last 10 games as the favorite, the Warriors are 3-6-1 vs. the spread.

Today’s over/under line of 132.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Merrimack’s games this season (134.9). The over/under record in their games this year is 8-9. Over their last three games, their games have averaged 136 points compared to their season average of 134.1 points per game.

The Merrimack College offense is coming off a game where they scored 65 points against Wagner. They posted a field goal percentage of 42.6% and connected on 7 threes. Jacob O’Connell led the scoring for the Warriors, contributing 26 points. Additionally, Jordan McKoy chipped in with 11 points.

At present, the Warriors’ defense is nationally ranked 96th, allowing 68.9 points per game. In their previous game vs. Wagner, the Seahawks finished with a field goal percentage of 42% and a total of 71 points vs. Merrimack College.