Merrimack Spread Pick in NEC Championship
The Northeast Conference final will be played between Wagner (15-15, 7-9) and Merrimack (21-11, 13-3), two of the conference’s best defenses. With both teams leaning on their defense to get to the final, the best college basketball bets today will consider the points total as an option.
To advance to the finals, the Seahawks beat Central Connecticut, the conference tournament’s top seed, 66-56. The host Warriors beat Le Moyne 61-51.
Wagner vs Merrimack Game Information
- Game: Wagner (15-15) vs Merrimack (21-11)
- Location: Hammel Court, North Andover, MA
- Day/Time: Tuesday, March 12, 7:00 p.m. ET
- Wagner vs Merrimack Live Stream: TBS.com
These teams have already matched up twice this season, each getting a win. Furthermore, each team won on the road while the winner covered in college basketball spreads, which is a surprise.
Wagner vs Merrimack Odds and Spreads
Wagner vs Merrimack Score Prediction
Wagner vs Merrimack Betting Trends
- Wagner has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 21 of their last 28 games (+14.20 Units / 44% ROI)
- Merrimack has hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 27 games (+13.85 Units / 15% ROI)
- Wagner has hit the Game Total Under in 18 of their last 27 games (+8.10 Units / 27% ROI)
- Merrimack has hit the 1H Moneyline in 16 of their last 23 games (+9.95 Units / 18% ROI)
- Wagner has hit the 1H Moneyline in 11 of their last 17 games (+7.40 Units / 31% ROI)
- Merrimack has hit the Game Total Under in 16 of their last 25 games (+6.15 Units / 22% ROI)
- Wagner have covered the 1H Spread in 12 of their last 17 games (+6.30 Units / 32% ROI)
- Merrimack has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 16 of their last 26 games (+5.60 Units / 19% ROI)
Wagner vs Merrimack ATS Pick: Merrimack (-7½)
This will be a crucial game for both teams, with a bid in the NCAA Tournament on the line. One thing that can help college basketball lines lean in one direction is that Merrimack will be the home team. The Warriors are 13-1 at home this season, winning their previous two tournament games on their own court.
However, Merrimack failed to cover a 15-point spread in the opening conference tournament game against Long Island University, winning 72-66. But the Warriors did manage to cover a seven-point spread against Le Moyne in the second win.
One thing that could hurt Merrimack college basketball prediction to win this game and cover is that its only home loss this season came against Wagner. On Jan. 19, Wagner beat Merrimack 71-65. Merrimack was favored by 6½ in that game.
On the other hand, Merrimack’s loss to Wagner sparked a 10-game winning streak, including a 60-44 rout of Wagner in the rematch. The Warriors have only lost once over their last 13 games since then. This puts them in a prime position to get revenge for the last loss to Wagner and punch their ticket into March Madness.
Wagner vs Merrimack Over/Under Pick: Over 119
Both of these teams have pretty solid defenses, which makes the under an interesting option for college basketball picks. Wanger has allowed the fewest points in the conference (62.6) and Merrimack is second (65.8).
However, given that both teams won their last game, each allowing 56 or fewer points, the points total for this game is extremely low. With how low the line is being set, it is almost impossible not to be tempted to take the over despite all the other circumstances.
Wagner vs Merrimack Player Prop Pick: Jordan Derkack Over 15.5 points (-124)
For most of the season, Jordan Derkack has been the backbone of Merrimack’s offense. He is averaging 17.5 points this season and has been the perfect balance for the team’s elite defense. However, he struggled in the last game, scoring only eight points. Expect him to bounce back in the conference final at home.
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Questions Of The Day
Will the winner of this game go to the NCAA Tournament?
Whoever wins this game will earn an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament, representing the Northeast Conference in March Madness.
Can Wagner get the upset and win the Northeast Conference tournament?
Wagner has already beaten Merrimack on the road once this season, but Merrimack is at home and playing much better.
The odds and predictions in the article are based on the time of writing and publication. They may differ as to when the actual event takes place.
