Fairfield vs Merrimack Prediction, Bet Builder Tips & Odds | NCAAB, 03 Jan 2025

Fairfield Should Put Up a Fight

There’s a great opportunity to back Fairfield against the spread considering they should perform well against Merrimack. Snap up the -114 when it comes to the underdogs covering the +8.5.

Two Teams Defeated in Last Game

Fairfield Stags lost on the road in their previous game. Columbia Lions won 85-72.

Merrimack Warriors were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 73-68 reverse against Saint Mary's Gaels.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Merrimack	18-15	2166	2120	46	9-7	9-8	1L
Fairfield	12-20	2161	2324	-163	8-7	4-13	1L

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Expert College Basketball Analysis

The college basketball predictions stem from knowing the team news and the latest form for each team. We work hard to unearth the most pertinent stats which can also act as a guide.

Key Fairfield vs Merrimack stats:

• The +8.5 line has been covered by Fairfield in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The +8.5 line has been covered by Fairfield in 14 of their last 20 games.
• The -8.5 line hasn’t been covered by Merrimack in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The -8.5 line hasn’t been covered by Merrimack in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The -8.5 line hasn’t been covered by Merrimack in 3 consecutive games.

Fairfield vs Merrimack Prediction

Our best wager is Fairfield at +8.5 on the spread. A win or narrow defeat would mean our betting pick at -114 lands a really nice return for this college matchup.

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Fairfield +8.5 Probability

According to the sportsbooks, our pick has a 53.2% chance of winning. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

Our Pick

Fairfield +8.5 @ -114 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Fairfield 69 - 75 Merrimack

A 75-69 win for Merrimack is clearly a risky bet although this could be an exciting correct score option where there’s the chance to enjoy a huge potential return.

Fairfield vs Merrimack Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Books Have Merrimack as Heavy Favorites

Merrimack are regarded as having a 81% chance of winning this college game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -435. At +330, Fairfield are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

8.5 is the spread and 139.5 is the total points line. Basketball fans regularly enjoy the opportunity to bet on the Totals. If you're keen on Over 139.5, this selection is available at -105.

If you’re keen on Merrimack reaching 20 points before their opponents, the favorites are -220 to oblige. Conversely, Fairfield can be backed at +160 to make this total first.

Whether you are wagering pre-game or in-game, you can feast on plenty of game lines and team props. The selections are practically endless and it’s great to have so many options.

Betting Lines & Odds

Moneyline

Fairfield

+330

Merrimack

-435

Point Spread

Fairfield +8.5

-105

Merrimack -8.5

-115

Total Points

Under 139.5

-115

Over 139.5

-105

Player Props & Micro Betting

As an alternative to the game lines, check out the player prop bets that are available. It’s especially great if you have a view when it comes to Turnovers, Steals, Blocks and Points, while there are lots of other options.

Micro betting is something that’s really popular with bettors, with college basketball fans essentially being able to wager in-game when it comes to score, player and team props. Check out the two-way lines where you can bet whether the next shot will be a Two-pointer or a Three-pointer.

Last 5 & H2H

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

NCAAB Table Select Season 2024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Metro Atlantic Athletic	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Marist	20-10	1979	1934	45	11-5	9-5	5L
Mount St. Mary's	22-12	2392	2373	19	10-4	12-8	4W
Quinnipiac	20-13	2439	2358	81	13-3	7-10	1L
Manhattan	17-13	2280	2235	45	10-5	7-8	1L
Merrimack	18-15	2166	2120	46	9-7	9-8	1L
Iona	17-17	2369	2396	-27	8-9	9-8	1L
Sacred Heart	15-18	2502	2481	21	10-6	5-12	1L
Siena	14-18	2311	2307	4	10-6	4-12	2L
Saint Peter's	12-16	1848	1842	6	6-5	6-11	1W
Rider	14-19	2211	2370	-159	6-7	8-12	1L
Fairfield	12-20	2161	2324	-163	8-7	4-13	1L
Niagara	11-20	2122	2214	-92	7-7	4-13	1L
Canisius	3-28	2008	2437	-429	1-12	2-16	4L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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