Merrimack vs Niagara Prediction, Picks & Odds | 01 Mar 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Merrimack vs Niagara

The Merrimack Warriors square off against the Niagara Purple Eagles, with tip-off scheduled for 14:00 on Sunday, March 1.

The Overs is sticking out like a sore thumb considering the line for Merrimack and Niagara is set at 125.5. We’re expecting a bigger total and -115 is available.

Merrimack Warriors were defeated in their previous game. On the road, they suffered a 67-62 reverse against Canisius Golden Griffins.

Niagara Purple Eagles won their last game, beating Quinnipiac Bobcats at home. It was a 78-76 (OT) win.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Merrimack won the last matchup between the pair. Enjoying a 64-59 triumph when facing Niagara.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Merrimack	20-10	2075	2025	50	11-1	9-9	1L
Niagara	8-21	1850	2064	-214	6-6	2-15	1W

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Merrimack vs Niagara Prediction & Picks

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

Game Prediction

We’re expecting Over 125.5 points to be scored by the two teams combined. There’s a juicy -115 for our pick and we’re anticipating that the scoreboard will tick over in this college contest.

We only make our basketball picks after confirming the latest college hoops team news. Studying recent form and digging into the most relevant stats also helps us build a complete picture.

Key Merrimack vs Niagara stats:

• The 125.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Merrimack games.
• The 125.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Merrimack games.
• The 125.5 line has been covered in the last 3 Merrimack games.
• The 125.5 line has been covered in the last 5 Niagara games.
• The 125.5 line has been covered in 16 of the last 20 Niagara games at home.
• The 125.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Niagara games.

Over 125.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 53.5% chance of delivering a return. In the opinion of our analysts, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. This college basketball bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

In order to land bigger odds on your Overs wager, it’s possible to combine this with the winning team. The Match Result & Total lines can provide a larger potential payout.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Merrimack 72 - 59 Niagara

Correct score betting might be tough to predict but there’s a massive potential return if you get it right. We’ll try Merrimack to achieve a 72-59 win at huge odds.

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Merrimack vs Niagara 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.

Merrimack have short betting odds and they’re overwhelming -476 favorites for this college game. This means the sportsbooks give them a 83% chance of winning. At +360, Niagara are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

8.5 is the spread and 125.5 is the total points line. There is no denying the popularity of betting on the Totals. If you're keen on Over 125.5, this selection is available at -115.

Consider every angle when placing your college basketball wagers. The best sportsbooks have a huge selection of game lines and team props and it’s all about finding a bet which matches your prediction of the game.

Moneyline

Merrimack

-476

Niagara

+360

Point Spread

Merrimack -8.5

-110

Niagara +8.5

-110

Total Points

Under 125.5

-105

Over 125.5

-115

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It’s possible to use stats to your advantage when it comes to college basketball micro betting, especially if you’re predicting outcomes such as the Next Field Goal. Check out the live player, score and team props to see if you can find an angle.

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Merrimack Stats

Niagara Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -8.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• +8.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 135.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 129.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 125.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 125.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 72.80 pts and allowed 62.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 67.10 pts and allowed 62.20 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 134.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 137.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 125.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 125.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 65.70 pts and allowed 68.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 68.50 pts and allowed 68.60 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	20-10	2075	2025	50	11-1	9-9	1L
Marist	18-10	1970	1783	187	11-3	7-7	2W
Siena	19-11	2119	1999	120	8-4	11-7	1L
Fairfield	19-11	2275	2172	103	12-3	7-8	3W
Quinnipiac	18-12	2269	2163	106	10-5	8-7	3L
Saint Peter's	16-11	1936	1854	82	13-1	3-10	1W
Iona	17-13	2214	2184	30	11-4	6-9	1W
Mount St. Mary's	14-16	2051	2134	-83	8-5	6-11	1L
Sacred Heart	13-18	2343	2378	-35	8-5	5-13	1W
Manhattan	12-18	2244	2386	-142	8-6	4-12	2L
Canisius	10-20	1888	2117	-229	7-7	3-13	1W
Niagara	8-21	1850	2064	-214	6-6	2-15	1W
Rider	4-24	1779	2128	-349	4-9	0-15	1L

• 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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