Manhattan vs Merrimack Prediction, Picks & Odds | 04 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Manhattan vs Merrimack

The Manhattan Jaspers battle the Merrimack Warriors, with tip-off scheduled for 12:00 on Sunday, January 4.

Merrimack really stand out on the spread. Back them at -6.5 to beat Manhattan with the confidence that the favorites cover the line at -108.

Manhattan Jaspers won their previous game, beating Quinnipiac Bobcats at home. It was a 80-79 win.

Merrimack Warriors won their last game, beating Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers at home. It was a 75-65 win.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Manhattan beat Merrimack when the teams last met. It was a 79-75 scoreline.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Merrimack	23-11	2330	2260	70	13-2	10-9	1L
Manhattan	12-20	2369	2526	-157	8-7	4-13	4L

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Manhattan vs Merrimack Prediction & Picks

Our Manhattan vs Merrimack tips include the main match prediction, a correct score forecast and bet builder picks. Each section below offers expert insight into the key betting angles.

Game Prediction

There’s a generous line of -6.5 when it comes to Merrimack for this college contest. The -108 that they cover the spread has plenty of juice and our pick is that the favorites will make it happen.

Our basketball picks are built after tracking the latest team news and reviewing recent form. We also dive into stats, which often serve as a solid barometer for how the college hoops action might unfold.

Key Manhattan vs Merrimack stats:

• The -6.5 line has been covered by Merrimack in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The -6.5 line has been covered by Merrimack in 2 consecutive games.
• The +6.5 line hasn’t been covered by Manhattan in 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The +6.5 line hasn’t been covered by Manhattan in 3 of their last 5 games on the road.

Merrimack -6.5 Probability

The best sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 51.8% likelihood of this pick delivering a return. However, our research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. This college basketball wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Game Prediction

Merrimack -6.5 @ -108 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Manhattan 66 - 76 Merrimack

There are lots of different betting angles including the chance to back Merrimack on the correct score lines. For example, a 76-66 victory in their favor is available at massive odds.

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Manhattan vs Merrimack Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

At betting odds of -303 with the sportsbooks, Merrimack are regarded as 75% likely to win this college game. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Manhattan are trading at +235.

6.5 is the spread and 146.5 is the total points line. There are many ways to bet on basketball including the Totals. If you want to bet Under 146.5, there are odds of -110.

The good news is that you can access a wide range of team props and game lines for most college basketball contests. The best betting apps have a huge range of pre-game and in-game wagering options.

Moneyline

Manhattan

+235

Merrimack

-303

Point Spread

Manhattan +6.5

-114

Merrimack -6.5

-106

Total Points

Under 146.5

-110

Over 146.5

-110

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Manhattan Stats

Merrimack Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +6.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -6.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 157.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 157.60 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 145.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 145.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 74.70 pts and allowed 82.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 70.90 pts and allowed 86.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 133.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 134.50 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 145.5: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 games
• Over 145.5 at Home: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 64.90 pts and allowed 68.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 68.60 pts and allowed 65.90 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Metro Atlantic Athletic	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Merrimack	23-11	2330	2260	70	13-2	10-9	1L
Siena	23-11	2398	2233	165	11-4	12-7	4W
Fairfield	21-13	2528	2432	96	13-4	8-9	1L
Marist	19-12	2160	1979	181	11-4	8-8	1L
Quinnipiac	19-13	2411	2303	108	10-6	9-7	1L
Saint Peter's	17-12	2054	1984	70	13-2	4-10	1L
Iona	18-14	2363	2340	23	11-5	7-9	1L
Mount St. Mary's	15-17	2178	2244	-66	8-5	7-12	1L
Sacred Heart	14-19	2482	2528	-46	8-5	6-14	1L
Manhattan	12-20	2369	2526	-157	8-7	4-13	4L
Canisius	10-21	1951	2184	-233	7-8	3-13	1L
Niagara	8-22	1916	2137	-221	6-7	2-15	1L
Rider	4-25	1840	2204	-364	4-9	0-16	2L

• 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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