Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers

Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers

Mar 14, 2025

Merrimack College Warriors

Merrimack College Warriors
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Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers vs Merrimack College Warriors Pick – 3/14/2025

The Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers and the Merrimack Warriors are set to face off in a pivotal Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) semifinal on Friday, March 14, 2025, at 8:30 PM Eastern Time. This matchup promises an intense battle, with both teams eyeing a spot in the conference championship.

Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers vs. Merrimack Warriors Game Preview

Mount St. Mary's enters the semifinal with a 20-12 overall record, including a 12-8 mark in MAAC play. The Mountaineers have been on a roll, winning seven of their last nine games. Their recent success includes a 62-58 victory over Marist, showcasing a balanced offensive attack and staunch defense.

Offensively, the Mountaineers average 71.3 points per game, shooting 44.7% from the field. They are led by forward Dola Adebayo, who contributes 13.1 points per game with a 53.9% field goal percentage. On the boards, center J. Cordilia leads the team with 7.1 rebounds per game.

Defensively, Mount St. Mary's allows an average of 71.3 points per game. However, in their recent two-game winning streak, they've tightened up, conceding an average of just 55 points per game.

Merrimack comes into the semifinal with an 18-14 overall record and a 14-6 conference record. The Warriors are riding a three-game winning streak, including a 66-62 overtime win against Sacred Heart.

The Warriors' offense averages 66.0 points per game, shooting 42.5% from the field. They are led by guard A. Clark, who averages 20.0 points per game with a 44.7% field goal percentage. Clark also leads the team in assists, averaging 6.0 per game.

Defensively, Merrimack allows 64.5 points per game and is known for their aggressive defense, averaging 9.6 steals per game.

Betting Insights

As of the latest reports, Merrimack is favored by 5.5 points, with the total points line set at 128.5. The moneyline odds are Merrimack at -265 and Mount St. Mary's at +215.

Key betting trends to consider:

  • Mount St. Mary's is 6-1 against the spread (ATS) in their last seven games.
  • The total has gone under in 12 of Mount St. Mary's last 18 games.
  • Merrimack is 4-1 in their last five games and 4-1 ATS in those games.

Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers vs. Merrimack Warriors Prediction

Considering the current form and statistical analysis, this game is expected to be closely contested. Mount St. Mary's has demonstrated strong defensive capabilities recently, while Merrimack's aggressive defense could disrupt the Mountaineers' offensive rhythm.

Given the betting trends and recent performances, a wager on Mount St. Mary's to cover the +5.5 spread appears favorable. Additionally, considering both teams' defensive strengths, the total points are likely to stay under 128.5.

Final Score Prediction: Merrimack 68, Mount St. Mary's 65.

As always, bettors should conduct their own research and consider all factors before placing a wager.

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Consensus

Spread Pick Consensus

+8.5/-105
81% MSTM
-8.5/-115
19% MERRI

Moneyline Pick Consensus

+330
9% MSTM
-425
91% MERRI

Total Pick Consensus

125.5/-108
16% UN
125.5/-112
84% OV

Stats

  • Team Stats Per Game
  • Advanced Game Stats
  • Rushing
  • Special Teams

Offense/Defense

MSTM
Team Stats Per Game
MERRI
71
PTS GM
64.47
56.31
FGA
56.03
.445
FG%
.414
.347
3PT%
.308
10.41
ORB
13.53
0.85
DRB
0.83
37.62
TRB
40.19
17.84
FTA
16.59
.734
FT%
.716
15.06
AST
13.91
2.84
BLK
2.84
15.12
TO
15.22
15.84
PF
13.62

Defense/Offense

MSTM
Team Stats Per Game
MERRI
70.91
PTS GM
65.97
61.19
FGA
56.5
.411
FG%
.425
.316
3PT%
.332
10.94
ORB
7.19
0.7
DRB
0.66
33.44
TRB
28.38
16.41
FTA
13.81
.735
FT%
.719
13.19
AST
11.91
3.16
BLK
3.78
11.34
TO
9.22
16.16
PF
15.69

Offense/Defense

MSTM
Advanced Game Stats
MERRI
68.4
Pace
64.8
102.2
Off.Rate
98.7
.317
FTr
.296
.402
3PAr
.360
.548
TS%
.504
52.9
TRB%
58.6
60.2
AST%
60.0
9.1
STL%
7.9
8.4
BLK%
8.8
.514
eFG%
.469
18.9
TOV%
19.2
31.6
ORB%
39.0
.233
TF/FGA
.212

Defense/Offense

MSTM
Advanced Game Stats
MERRI
68.4
Pace
64.8
102.1
Off.Rate
101.0
.268
FTr
.244
.444
3PAr
.428
.514
TS%
.523
47.1
TRB%
41.4
52.5
AST%
49.6
13.1
STL%
14.7
9.4
BLK%
10.5
.481
eFG%
.496
14.1
TOV%
12.8
28.7
ORB%
21.2
.197
TF/FGA
.176

Odds

  • Spread
  • MoneyLine
  • Over/Under
Open
Current
Book
MSTM MERRI
MSTM MERRI
Consensus
+4.5 (-109)
-4.5 (-108)
+8.5 (-109)
-8.5 (-112)
+4.5 (-105)
-4.5 (-108)
+8.5 (-105)
-8.5 (-115)
+4.5 (-106)
-4.5 (-110)
+8.5 (-106)
-8.5 (-114)
+6.5 (-109)
-6.5 (-106)
+8.5 (-109)
-8.5 (-112)
Open
Current
Book
MSTM MERRI
MSTM MERRI
Consensus
+170
-205
+319
-415
+170
-205
+330
-425
+160
-194
+315
-410
+225
-286
+320
-420
Open
Current
Book
Over Under
Over Under
Consensus
129.5 (-110)
129.5 (-110)
125.5 (-112)
125.5 (-109)
129.5 (-110)
129.5 (-110)
125.5 (-112)
125.5 (-108)
132.5 (-115)
132.5 (-105)
124.5 (-115)
124.5 (-105)
128.5 (-109)
128.5 (-117)
125.5 (-112)
125.5 (-109)

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