Merrimack College Warriors vs Quinnipiac Bobcats Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Merrimack College vs Quinnipiac NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Hamden.

Merrimack College vs Quinnipiac Prediction

Looking to win big? The Warriors and Bobcats face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bobcats are hosting the game at M&T Bank Arena in Hamden, CT. The over/under for this game is set at 134.5 points, and Quinnipiac is favored by -2 vs. Merrimack College in a Metro Atlantic Athletic conference matchup.

Merrimack College vs. Quinnipiac Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Merrimack College Warriors at Quinnipiac Bobcats
Where: Hamden at M&T Bank Arena
Date: Thursday, January 16th
Betting Odds QUIN -2, MERRI +120 | QUIN -144 O/U 134.5

Warriors Preview: Will the Warriors Make it Happen in Hamden?

Merrimack College Warriors Recent Game/Games

Merrimack improved to 8-8 on the season with a 69-62 win over Manhattan on Sunday. The Warriors were at home and entered the game as -7.5 favorites.

They led 32-28 at halftime and added 37 points in the 2nd half while allowing 34. The total points for the game were 131, falling short of the 139.5 O/U line.

Warriors Offense Breakdown

Merrimack's offense put up 69 points in their latest game, shooting 45.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.5%. They hit 64% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 30% (9/30) of their three-point shots.

Adam Clark dished out 9 assists, while Bryan Etumnu led the team with 21 points, shooting 63.6% from the field. Wesley Robinson also contributed, hitting 66.7% of his shots, including 2 of 3 from three-point range.

Warriors Team Defense

Merrimack College's defense gave up 62 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 45% from the field. The Warriors allowed 16 two-point baskets on 25 attempts, a 64% conversion rate.

From beyond the arc, Merrimack's defense held the other team to 30%, as they made 9 of their 30 three-point attempts. The Warriors also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 13 times, where they converted 10 shots for 76%.

Bobcats Preview: Will Quinnipiac Make it Happen at Home?

Quinnipiac evened their season record at 8-8 with a narrow 63-62 win over Iona on Sunday. The Bobcats were -1.5 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 125, well below the O/U line of 145.5.

After trailing 37-33 at halftime, Quinnipiac’s defense stepped up in the second half, allowing just 25 points while scoring 30 to secure the win.

Bobcats Offense Breakdown

Quinnipiac's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 34.4% from the field and 23.1% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 39.1%, but they did shoot 81.2% from the free-throw line.

Dejour Reaves led the team with 16 points and 10 rebounds, despite missing all three of his three-point attempts. Paul Otieno also contributed 12 points and 13 rebounds, while Quinnipiac grabbed 20 offensive boards as a team.

Bobcats Team Defense

Quinnipiac's defense was solid, giving up just 62 points while holding their opponent to 35% shooting from the field. They limited two-point attempts to 41% shooting, with the other team hitting 19 of 46 shots.

From beyond the arc, Quinnipiac's defense was effective, allowing just 6 threes on 24 attempts (25%). They also sent their opponent to the line 15 times, where they made only 6 free throws (40%).

Warriors vs Bobcats Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

The Warriors are 4-1 ATS in their last road games and 3-2 straight-up.
Across their five previous home games, Quinnipiac has an ATS mark of 2-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 3-2 while averaging 67 points per game.
Through their last three games as the betting underdog, the Warriors have a strong record vs the spread going 3-0. Their straight up mark in these contests is 1-2.
In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Bobcats have a strong straight up record of 4-1. In addition, their ATS record was 3-2 in these scenarios.