Merrimack Vs Sacred Heart: College Basketball Betting Preview, Tips And Picks – March 4, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on March 3, 2023

Mikey Watkins’ Merrimack Warriors (16-16, 12-4 NEC) will host the Sacred Heart Pioneers (16-16, 8-8 NEC) at Hammel Court on Saturday, March 4. The tip is at 6:00 PM ET. Merrimack is a 4.5-point favorite against Sacred Heart when the Warriors face off with the Pioneers on Saturday. The matchup has an over/under of 132.5.

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Merrimack Vs Sacred Heart Betting Lines

Merrimack vs Sacred Heart Betting Information
Favorite Spread Total
Merrimack -4.5 132.5 points

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Merrimack (-4.5)
Total Pick Over (132.5)

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Merrimack Vs Sacred Heart Stat Rankings

Merrimack Avg. (Rank) Sacred Heart Avg. (Rank)
62.2 (352nd) Points Scored 71 (192nd)
62.3 (21st) Points Allowed 71.3 (217th)
27.1 (363rd) Rebounds 33.3 (148th)
6.1 (351st) Off. Rebounds 9.2 (174th)
7.5 (177th) 3pt Made 7 (228th)
12.7 (217th) Assists 13.5 (158th)
13.7 (313th) Turnovers 12.3 (209th)

Merrimack Vs Sacred Heart Betting Trends

  • The Warriors have 14 wins in 30 games against the spread this season.
  • Merrimack has an ATS record of 3-3 as 4.5-point favorites or more.
  • This year, 10 of the Warriors’ 30 games have gone over the point total.
  • Nine times so far this season, Merrimack and its opponent have combined to score more than 132.5 points.
  • The over/under for this game is 132.5 points, eight more than the average point total for Warriors games this season.
  • Sacred Heart is 13-16-1 against the spread this season.
  • The Pioneers’ ATS record as 4.5-point underdogs or more is 3-5.
  • This season, 10 of Merrimack’s 30 games have gone over the point total.
  • Pioneers games have had over 132.5 points 20 times this season.
  • The average total points scored in Sacred Heart’s games this year (132.5) is 9.8 points higher than the total for this matchup.

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Merrimack Impact Players

  • Jordan Minor is tops on his team in both points (17.3) and rebounds (9.3) per game, and also averages 2.3 assists. Defensively, he puts up 1.3 steals and 2.4 blocked shots (10th in college basketball).
  • Ziggy Reid is averaging 13.9 points, 1.3 assists and 4 rebounds per game.
  • Javon Bennett is tops on the Warriors at 3.3 assists per game, while also posting 1.8 rebounds and 9.3 points.
  • Jordan Derkack puts up 7.4 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.9 assists per contest, shooting 47.2% from the field.
  • Devon Savage posts 6.4 points, 3.1 rebounds and 0.6 assists per game. Defensively, he posts 1.6 steals and 0.5 blocked shots.

Sacred Heart Impact Players

  • Nico Galette is No. 1 on the Pioneers in scoring (15.4 points per game) and assists (1.8), and averages 6.7 rebounds. He also puts up 1.7 steals and 1 block.
  • Bryce Johnson is the Pioneers’ top rebounder (8.1 per game), and he averages 10 points and 1.9 assists.
  • Joey Reilly gives the Pioneers 11.8 points, 1.4 rebounds and 2.2 assists per contest. He also averages 1.3 steals and 0 blocked shots.
  • Raheem Solomon gets the Pioneers 10.7 points, 3.1 rebounds and 0.8 assists per contest. He also puts up 1.3 steals and 0.4 blocked shots.
  • Mike Sixsmith is posting a team-leading 2.7 assists per game. And he is producing 7.7 points and 3.3 rebounds, making 36.6% of his shots from the floor and 30.4% from 3-point range, with 1.5 triples per contest.

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