Merrimack vs Canisius Prediction, Picks & Odds | 27 Feb 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Merrimack vs Canisius

The Merrimack Warriors battle the Canisius Golden Griffins, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Friday, February 27.

Our betting prediction is that Merrimack will be superior to Canisius and that’s why we’re backing the favorites at -10.5 on the spread. Take the -102 that they are able to cover this line.

Merrimack Warriors won their previous game which was at home. It was a 88-86 (OT) triumph against Iona Gaels.

Canisius Golden Griffins were beaten last game and this was on the road. Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers claimed a 68-47 win.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Merrimack won the most recent matchup between these teams. A 69-51 victory was registered against Canisius.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Merrimack	20-9	2013	1958	55	11-1	9-8	8W
Canisius	9-20	1821	2055	-234	6-7	3-13	1L

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Merrimack vs Canisius Prediction & Picks

Get the edge with our Merrimack vs Canisius betting tips: our expert match prediction, most likely correct score outcome and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

Go for Merrimack against the spread in order to get the best value. The big favorites should be able to cover a line of -10.5 at odds of -102 for this college showdown.

Our basketball predictions are rooted in solid team news and up-to-date form for each team. We also dig deep to uncover the most relevant stats that help guide and strengthen our college hoops picks.

Key Merrimack vs Canisius stats:

• The -10.5 line has been covered by Merrimack in 3 of their last 5 games on the road.

Merrimack -10.5 Probability

The latest odds at the best betting apps suggest our pick carries a 50.5% chance of winning. However, we have this number closer to 60% based on our in-depth research. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Merrimack 75 - 61 Canisius

There are a range of correct score lines to choose from and we’re taking a chance on Merrimack to record a 75-61 victory. There’s a huge return if we get this right.

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Merrimack vs Canisius 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 -625 with the sportsbooks, Merrimack are regarded as 86% likely to win this college game. Canisius are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +440.

The spread is 10.5 and the total points line is currently 131.5. A Total bet is always available and can often provide value selections. If you want to wager Over 131.5, there are odds of -110.

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Moneyline

Merrimack

-625

Canisius

+440

Point Spread

Merrimack -10.5

-102

Canisius +10.5

-120

Total Points

Under 131.5

-110

Over 131.5

-110

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Merrimack Stats

Canisius Stats

Moneyline

• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -10.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -10.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +10.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +10.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 134.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 127.90 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 130.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 130.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 73.40 pts and allowed 61.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 66.80 pts and allowed 61.10 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 134.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 143.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 130.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 130.5 at Home: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 63.30 pts and allowed 70.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 69.40 pts and allowed 73.70 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	20-9	2013	1958	55	11-1	9-8	8W
Siena	19-10	2061	1927	134	8-4	11-6	1W
Marist	18-10	1970	1783	187	11-3	7-7	2W
Quinnipiac	18-11	2193	2085	108	10-5	8-6	2L
Fairfield	18-11	2203	2114	89	11-3	7-8	2W
Saint Peter's	15-11	1861	1789	72	12-1	3-10	2L
Iona	16-13	2134	2126	8	10-4	6-9	1L
Mount St. Mary's	14-15	1982	2057	-75	8-5	6-10	4W
Manhattan	12-17	2179	2311	-132	8-6	4-11	1L
Sacred Heart	12-18	2266	2309	-43	7-5	5-13	2L
Canisius	9-20	1821	2055	-234	6-7	3-13	1L
Niagara	7-21	1772	1988	-216	5-6	2-15	2L
Rider	4-23	1721	2048	-327	4-9	0-14	1W

• 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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