Merrimack vs
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Merrimack vs Manhattan Basketball Game Preview: Manhattan's Strong Shooting Gives Them Edge Against Merrimack

The upcoming basketball game between the Merrimack Warriors and the Manhattan Jaspers will take place on the road. In their previous meeting, Merrimack emerged victorious with a score of 69-62. With a betting line favoring Merrimack by -2 points, it will be interesting to see if they can secure another win against Manhattan. Stay tuned for more insights and predictions from David Delano for potential sportsbook bonuses.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: -142 | Jaspers +118
• Spread: -2 (-110) | Jaspers +2 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 137.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Merrimack will win straight-up is 59%.

Merrimack vs Manhattan Stats

Merrimack

Merrimack currently holds first place in the MAAC and has won six of their last seven games. The team's offense is led by sophomore guard Adam Clark, who is second in the conference in scoring with an average of 19.7 points per game. While the Warriors struggle offensively, averaging 64.5 points per game as a team, they have a strong defense that limits opponents to 63.8 points per game. Merrimack is ranked 189th in the country by KenPom, with a power ranking of 102. The team's offensive statistics are lacking, but their defense is ranked 21st in the nation. Merrimack's performance on the court includes hitting an average of 42.01% of their field goals and 33.39% of their three-pointers. Defensively, they allow an average of 41.22% of field goals and 30.85% of three-pointers. Overall, the Warriors have a record of 14-10 this season and are showing strength in their defensive capabilities.

Manhattan Jaspers Analysis

The Manhattan Jaspers are currently tied for sixth place in the MAAC with eight games left in the regular season. They recently secured an 84-83 overtime win against Saint Peter's on the back of stellar free-throw shooting. Devin Dinkins, a sophomore guard, led the team with 26 points, making all 11 of his free throws. Despite his bench role, Dinkins is the team's second-leading scorer this season. Will Sydnor leads the team in scoring and ranks second in rebounds, with Masiah Gilyard leading in rebounds and scoring just under 10 points per game. The team's ranking is 265th overall, with a solid offensive efficiency at 172nd in the nation but struggling defensively at 333rd. Offensively, the Jaspers rank 147th for scoring but struggle defensively, allowing an average of 75.60 points per game. They maintain middling percentages in field goal and three-point shooting, excelling in free throws. Defensive rebounds and turnovers are strengths, while defensive assist numbers are lacking.

Manhattan's Strong Shooting Gives Them Edge Against Merrimack in Upcoming Game

The upcoming game will feature the Merrimack team, which faces challenges in scoring, against the Manhattan team, which struggles in defensive stops. Despite Merrimack being ahead in the standings by four games, there is a belief that these teams are closely matched in terms of talent. Manhattan has narrowly lost three conference games this season and has a strong record of 5-2 ATS in their last seven games, while Merrimack has a less impressive record of 1-3 ATS in their last four games. Manhattan exhibits superior shooting abilities, particularly from three-point range, and also boasts better free-throw shooting percentages. Based on these factors, I predict that Manhattan will be able to cover the spread in this matchup.

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