Merrimack College Warriors vs Auburn Tigers NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 11/6

The Merrimack College Warriors are set to take on the #20 Auburn Tigers on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 8:00 PM ET. This non-conference game will be held at Neville Arena in Auburn, Alabama. The game will be broadcast on the SEC network.
Merrimack enters the game with a record of 0-1 for the season, while Auburn has started strong with a 1-0 record. Auburn is favored to win with a spread of -25.5, while Merrimack is the underdog with a spread of +25.5. The over/under for the game is set at 145.5 points.
Merrimack College Warriors vs Auburn Tigers Game Day Info
- Sport: College Basketball
- Teams: Merrimack College Warriors vs Auburn Tigers
- Venue: Neville Arena, Auburn AL
- Date: Thursday, November 6, 2025
- Betting Odds: Merrimack College Warriors Spread +25.5 (-119), Auburn Tigers Spread -25.5 (-101), Merrimack College Warriors MoneyLine +3000, Auburn Tigers MoneyLine -13000, Over/Under 145.5 (-110)
Merrimack College Warriors Team Preview
The Merrimack College Warriors are starting their season with an away game. They play in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. So far, they have a record of 0-1 for the 2026 season.
Offensively, the Warriors have room for improvement. They average 66 points per game, ranking them 290th. Their field goal percentage stands at 32.1, placing them 314th.
On the defensive side, the Warriors get 8 steals per game. They struggle with blocks, averaging 6 per game. They commit 21 fouls per game, ranking 315th in that category.
Auburn Tigers Team Preview
The Auburn Tigers are starting their season with strong statistics. They are ranked #20 in the AP rankings and are part of the Southeastern Conference. Auburn has played one game so far, winning it, and they are looking to continue their success.
The team’s offensive stats are promising. They average 95.0 points per game and have 77.6 possessions per game. They make 27.0 free throws per game, which ranks 21st, showing their strength in this area.
On the defensive side, Auburn records 9.0 steals per game. However, they are ranked 280th in this category. Their blocks per game stand at 4.0, and they have a turnover rate of 11.0 per game.
BTB Betting Pick
The spread for the game is Auburn -25.5. Auburn scores 95 points per game, while Merrimack scores 66. With Auburn’s strong offensive stats, they are likely to cover the spread. Auburn’s ability to score and their higher possessions per game make them a solid pick to win by more than 25.5 points.
The over/under line is set at 145.5 points. Auburn averages 95 points per game, and Merrimack averages 66. The projected total is 161 points, which is above the line. Given both teams’ scoring abilities and Auburn’s fast pace, betting on the over looks favorable.