Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Merrimack College vs Massachusetts-Lowell NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Lowell.
Merrimack College vs Massachusetts-Lowell Prediction
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Warriors versus the River Hawks? Tip off is at at 6:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Costello Athletic Center in Lowell, MA. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 137.5 points, and Massachusetts-Lowell is favored by -7.5 vs. Merrimack College.
Merrimack College vs. Massachusetts-Lowell Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Merrimack College Warriors at Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks
- Where: Lowell at Costello Athletic Center
- Date: Monday, November 25th
- Betting Odds MASLOW -7.5, MERRI +245 | MASLOW -314 O/U 137.5
Warriors Preview: Can Merrimack College Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?
Merrimack College faced a tough challenge on Friday, November 22nd, as they went on the road to take on Butler. The Warriors entered the game as +12.5 point underdogs and ended up losing 78-39. The total points for the game were 117, which was below the O/U line of 135.5.
After trailing 37-31 at halftime, Merrimack's offense struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 8 points while allowing Butler to put up 41 points.
Warriors Offense Breakdown
Merrimack struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 39 points on 29.8% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 31.6%, and they hit only 3 of 21 attempts from beyond the arc, shooting 14.3% from three-point range.
At the free-throw line, the Warriors made just 2 of 7 attempts, shooting 28.6%. They managed only 6 offensive rebounds and recorded 11 assists as a team.
Warriors Team Defense
Despite Merrimack's defensive efforts, they gave up 78 points, with their opponents shooting 47% from the field. This included 51% shooting on two-point attempts, as they connected on 16 of 31 shots.
From beyond the arc, Merrimack allowed 8 threes on 20 attempts, a 40% shooting rate. They also sent their opponents to the line 31 times, where they hit 22 free throws, shooting 71%. Merrimack gave up 14 offensive rebounds in the game.
River Hawks Preview: Will the Massachusetts-Lowell Defense Show Up at Home?
Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks Recent Game/Games
The River Hawks improved their record with an 80-70 home win over Quinnipiac on Saturday, November 23rd. Entering the game as -5.5 favorites, they covered the spread with the 10-point victory. The total points for the game were 150, just under the O/U line of 153.5.
UMass-Lowell turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Quinnipiac 48-29 after trailing 41-32 at halftime. Their strong 2nd half performance on both ends of the floor was key to securing the win.
River Hawks Offense Breakdown
In their last game, the River Hawks put up 80 points, shooting 50.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.1%. They were dominant inside, hitting 62.9% of their two-point attempts, while their three-point shooting lagged at 31.8% (7/22). At the free-throw line, they connected on 15 of 19 attempts, good for 78.9%.
Quinton Mincey led the way with 31 points and 8 rebounds, hitting 4 of 8 from beyond the arc. Max Brooks was perfect from the field, going 7 for 7, while Paul Otieno added 18 points and 11 rebounds. The team dished out 22 assists and grabbed 13 offensive rebounds in the win.
River Hawks Team Defense
Defensively, Massachusetts-Lowell allowed 70 points, with their opponents shooting 50% from the field. They struggled to contain two-point shots, where their opponents hit 62% (22/35).
From beyond the arc, Massachusetts-Lowell held their opponents to 31% shooting (7/22). They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 15 attempts (78%).
Warriors vs River Hawks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Through their last five road games, Merrimack College has an ATS record of just 2-3. However, their overall record was 1-4 while averaging 60 points per game.
- When looking at their past three home matchups, Massachusetts-Lowell has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 61 per game. The team went 0-3 overall in these games.
- Spanning across their last three games as the betting underdog, the Warriors have gone 1-2 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 0-3.
- Over the team's last three games as the favorite, the River Hawks struggled vs the spread going just 1-1-1. However, they still had a straight up mark of 3-0.
Merrimack College vs Massachusetts-Lowell Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Massachusetts-Lowell -7.5 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.