Merrimack College Warriors vs Cincinnati Bearcats Betting Pick & Prediction 12/19/23

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Warriors and Bearcats. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Bearcats at Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati, OH. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 140 points, and the Bearcats are the home favorites against the Warriors in a non-conference matchup.

MERRIMACK COLLEGE WARRIORS VS CINCINNATI BEARCATS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Cincinnati Bearcats -18.5

This game will be played at Fifth Third Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, December 19th.

WHY BET THE CINCINNATI BEARCATS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 86-59 in favor of the Bearcats.
• Not only will Cincinnati pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -18.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 140 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.

Can Merrimack College Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?

Merrimack College, who currently have a 5-6 record, are preparing for their 12th game of the season. In their last ten road games, which includes games from last year, Merrimack College went 5-5. Up to this point, Merrimack College has been solid against the spread, sitting at 8-1. In their last ten games, Merrimack College has gone 3-1 vs. the spread.

So far, Merrimack College’s games have averaged 138.1 points per game with the average over/under line being 136.6 points. The Warriors’ last five games have finished with a combined 142 points per game and an over/under record of 1-3.

Merrimack College offense recently wrapped up a game with a total of 57 points against Florida. In that game, they made 3/24 three-point attempts and achieved a field goal percentage of 33.3%. The team’s top scorer is Jordan Derkack, who comes into today’s matchup with an average of 16.9, while Adam Clark also maintains a PPG average of 12.4 leading up to the game.

At present, the Warriors’ defense is nationally ranked 166th, allowing 72.0 points per game. In today’s game vs. Cincinnati, the Merrimack College defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, Merrimack College made 17 free-throws vs. the Warriors.

Does Cincinnati Have What it Takes at Home?

After playing 10 games, Cincinnati comes into this game with an overall record of 8-2. When playing on the road, the Bearcats have a record of 1-2, while they are 5-0 at home. Against the spread, Cincinnati has a record of 3-5 thus far this season. In their last five games, the team is 2-3 ATS.

Cincinnati’s games have, on average, featured 152.2 points per game leading to an over/under record of 6-2-0. Their average over/under line is currently 146 points so far. The Bearcats have an over/under record of 2-1 in their last three games, with their games averaging 150 points per game.

In contrast to their season average of 84.3 points per game, the Cincinnati had a below average performance. They scored 68 points against Dayton and had a field goal percentage of 37%. The Cincinnati offense has been looking to get up shots from outside so far this season, averaging 24.4 three-point attempts per contest. Overall, they have connected on 34% of their looks from outside this season.

So far this season, the Cincinnati defense has been performing well, ranking 36th in the country at 63.5 points allowed per contest. In today’s game vs. Merrimack College, the Cincinnati defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, Cincinnati made 28 free-throws vs. the Bearcats.