Merrimack College Warriors vs Troy Trojans NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/29/24
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Warriors versus the Trojans? Tip off is at at 2:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Trojan Arena in Troy, AL. The over/under for this game is set at 137 points, and Troy is favored by -11 against Merrimack College in a non-conference matchup.
MERRIMACK COLLEGE WARRIORS VS TROY TROJANS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Troy Trojans -11
This game will be played at Trojan Arena at 2:00 ET on Friday, November 29th.
WHY BET THE TROY TROJANS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 85-65 in favor of the Trojans.
- Not only will Troy pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -11.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 137 points, and we like the over with a projected 150 points.
Is A Road Victory Likely for Underdog Merrimack College?
Merrimack College’s recent road game against UTSA ended in a narrow 76-74 loss. The Warriors entered the game as +1.5 point underdogs and did not cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 150, surpassing the over/under line of 140.5.
Merrimack trailed 37-36 at halftime and were outscored 39-38 in the second half, leading to the close defeat.
In their latest game, Merrimack’s offense put up 74 points, shooting 42.6% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 4 of 17 attempts for a 23.5% rate, with an effective field goal percentage of 46.3%.
The Warriors were strong at the free-throw line, making 24 of 32 attempts (75%), and grabbed 10 offensive rebounds. Amir Spears led the way with 29 points, shooting 50% from the field and 55.6% from three-point range, while Adam Clark added 28 points.
Merrimack College gave up 76 points in their last game, allowing their opponents to shoot 40% from the field on 28 of 70 attempts. Inside the arc, the Warriors’ defense conceded 18 two-point baskets on 39 attempts, a 46% shooting rate.
From three-point range, Merrimack’s defense allowed 10 made threes on 31 attempts, a 32% success rate. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted 10 shots for 62%. The Warriors gave up 21 offensive rebounds in the game.
Will the Trojans Live Up to Expectations at Home?
Troy Trojans Recent Game/Games
The Trojans notched an 86-72 win over UTSA on Monday, November 25th, at home. Troy entered the game as -10.5 favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 158, surpassing the over/under line of 151.5.
Troy took control early, leading 42-29 at halftime. In the 2nd half, they scored 44 points but allowed 43, showing some defensive lapses.
Troy’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 86 points on 54.9% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 66.7%, thanks in part to hitting 55% from beyond the arc, connecting on 11 of 20 attempts.
Amir Spears led the way with 20 points, despite shooting just 35.3% overall. Damari Monsanto added 19 points, knocking down 6 threes at a 54.5% clip. Myles Rigsby and Jerrell Bellamy were both efficient, shooting 71.4% from the field.
Despite Troy’s defensive efforts, they allowed 72 points on 54% shooting from the field. The opposing team connected on 28 of their 51 attempts.
From beyond the arc, the Trojans gave up 11 threes on 20 attempts, a 55% success rate. They also sent the other team to the line 25 times, where they made 19 free throws, shooting 76%.