<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Mountaineers versus the Warriors? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Hammel Court in North Andover, MA. The over/under for this Metro Atlantic Athletic conference contest is set at 132.5 points, with Merrimack College being favored by -8.5 at home against Mount St. Mary's.</p><h3>MOUNT ST. MARY'S MOUNTAINEERS VS MERRIMACK COLLEGE WARRIORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers +8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Hammel Court at 7:00 ET on Friday, January 31st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MOUNT ST. MARY'S MOUNTAINEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Mountaineers.</li><li>Not only will Mount St. Mary's pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +8.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 132.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Mountaineers Defense Show Up in North Andover?</h3><h3>Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Mount St. Mary's fell to 10-9 on the season after a 74-64 home loss to Manhattan on Saturday. The Mountaineers, who were -2.5 favorites, failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 138 fell short of the 147.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Mount St. Mary's trailed 35-25 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap, as both teams scored 39 points in the 2nd half.</p><p>Mount St. Mary's struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 37.7% from the field and 28.6% from beyond the arc. They finished with an effective field goal percentage of 45.3%, hitting 8 of 28 three-point attempts and 12 of 25 from inside the arc.</p> <p>Devin Dinkins led the way with 23 points, connecting on 3 of 7 threes, while Dola Adebayo added 20 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 50% overall and 40% from deep. Masiah Gilyard was efficient, hitting 4 of 5 shots and grabbing 13 rebounds.</p><p>Mount St. Mary's defense allowed 74 points in their previous game, with the opposing team shooting 37% from the field, hitting 20 of their 53 attempts. From two-point range, the opponents shot 48%, making 12 of 25 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposing team shot 28%, connecting on 8 of 28 three-point attempts. They also went to the free-throw line 22 times, making 16 for a 72% free-throw percentage. Mount St. Mary's gave up 11 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Warriors Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><h3>Merrimack College Warriors Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Merrimack improved to 11-9 on the season with a 75-54 win over Fairfield on Saturday. The Warriors were -3.5 favorites going into the game and covered the spread. The total points for the game ended at 129, just under the O/U line of 131.5.</p> 

<p>Merrimack dominated the first half, leading 47-23 at the break. They scored 28 points in the 2nd half while allowing 31, but the early lead was enough to secure the win.</p><p>Merrimack's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, shooting 50.9% from the field and 44.8% from beyond the arc, with an effective field goal percentage of 61.8%. They connected on 13 threes, with Matt Becht hitting 6 of 12 from deep, finishing with 22 points. Adam Clark added 20 points and dished out 12 assists.</p> <p>Devon Savage contributed 14 points, hitting 4 threes at a 50% clip, while Peyton Smith chipped in 13 points and 7 rebounds. The Warriors had 16 assists as a team, with Clark accounting for 12 of them, and grabbed 6 offensive rebounds in the win.</p><p>Merrimack College's defense was strong in their last game, holding their opponent to just 54 points on 33% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective at defending the three-point line, where they limited their opponent to 4 made threes on 22 attempts, an 18% success rate.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Merrimack's opponent shot 42%, converting 16 of 38 two-point attempts. From the free-throw line, they went 10 for 14, hitting 71% of their free throws. Merrimack also gave up 14 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

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