Merrimack College Warriors vs Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/25/24

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Warriors and River Hawks. The game is starting at 6:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the River Hawks at Costello Athletic Center in Lowell, MA. Get ready to place your bets! This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 137.5 points, and Massachusetts-Lowell is favored by -7.5 vs. Merrimack College.

MERRIMACK COLLEGE WARRIORS VS MASSACHUSETTS-LOWELL RIVER HAWKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks -7.5

This game will be played at Costello Athletic Center at 6:00 ET on Monday, November 25th.

WHY BET THE MASSACHUSETTS-LOWELL RIVER HAWKS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 88-60 in favor of the River Hawks.
• Not only will Massachusetts-Lowell pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -7.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 137.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.

Will Merrimack College Come Through as Road Underdogs?

Merrimack’s season continued with a tough 78-39 road loss to Butler on Friday. Entering the game as +12.5 point underdogs, the Warriors not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 117, falling short of the 135.5 O/U line.

After trailing 37-31 at halftime, Merrimack’s offense struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 8 points while allowing 41.

Merrimack’s offense struggled mightily in their last game, putting up just 39 points while shooting 29.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 31.6%, and they hit only 3 of 21 attempts from beyond the arc, shooting 14.3% from three-point range. The Warriors also struggled at the free-throw line, making just 2 of 7 attempts for a 28.6% shooting percentage.

On the offensive glass, Merrimack managed just 6 rebounds, and they finished with 11 assists as a team. Pierre Brooks II was a bright spot, scoring 23 points and grabbing 12 rebounds while shooting 9 of 14 from the field and 4 of 5 from three-point range. Andre Screen also had a strong performance, hitting 5 of 6 shots and finishing with 12 points and 9 rebounds.

Merrimack College’s defense gave up 78 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 47% from the field. They allowed 16 two-point baskets on 31 attempts, a 51% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, Merrimack’s defense saw the other team hit 8 threes on 20 attempts, a 40% success rate. They also sent the opposition to the line 31 times, where they converted 22 free throws at a 71% clip. Merrimack also gave up 14 offensive rebounds.

Do the River Hawks Stand a Chance at Home?

Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks Recent Game/Games

The River Hawks picked up an 80-70 win over Quinnipiac on Saturday, November 23rd, at home. They entered the game as -5.5 favorites and covered the spread with the win. The combined points of 150 fell just under the O/U line of 153.5.

UMass-Lowell turned the game around in the 2nd half after trailing 41-32 at halftime. They outscored Quinnipiac 48-29 in the final 20 minutes to secure the win.

In their last game, Massachusetts-Lowell’s offense put up 80 points, shooting 50.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.1%. They hit 62.9% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 31.8% from beyond the arc, going 7-for-22 from three-point range. At the free-throw line, they converted 15 of 19 attempts, good for 78.9%.

The River Hawks dished out 22 assists and grabbed 13 offensive rebounds. Quinton Mincey led the way with 31 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 56.5% overall and 50% from three. Max Brooks was perfect from the field, hitting all 7 of his shots, while Paul Otieno added 18 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the floor.

Massachusetts-Lowell’s defense gave up 70 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 50% from the field. They allowed 22 two-point baskets on 35 attempts, a 62% success rate.

From beyond the arc, their opponents went 7/22, shooting 31%. Massachusetts-Lowell also sent them to the line 19 times, where they hit 15 free throws, a 78% clip. The River Hawks gave up 13 offensive rebounds.