Rider vs Merrimack Prediction, Picks & Odds | 28 Feb 2025

We’re Backing Merrimack on the Spread

Our prediction is for Merrimack to cover the spread when they go up against Rider. The -9.5 line looks attractive at -106 and we’re expecting a bigger margin of victory.

Merrimack Won 66-64 in Teams’ Last Matchup

Rider Broncs were beaten in their previous game and this was on the road. Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers claimed a 79-72 win.

Merrimack Warriors triumphed in their last game. It was on the road where Iona Gaels were beaten 77-70 (OT).

Head-to-Head Statistics

Merrimack beat Rider in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 66-64 scoreline.

Rider vs Merrimack Prediction & Picks

Our best pick is that Merrimack will gain the upper hand in this college game. This leads us to back the favorites against the spread at -106, with the -9.5 line offering plenty of appeal.

A good deal of research goes into our college basketball picks. We start by studying the latest form and getting a handle on injuries. The key stats can then be used as the missing piece of the jigsaw.

Key Rider vs Merrimack stats:

• The +9.5 line hasn’t been covered by Rider in 5 of their last 10 games on the road.

Merrimack -9.5 Probability

The sportsbooks make it a 51.5% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. In the opinion of our cappers, there’s actually a probability of success between 55-60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

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Best Bet

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Correct Score Prediction

Rider 62 - 76 Merrimack

There’s the chance to back Merrimack in lots of different ways and this includes predicting the correct winning score. We’ll go for a 76-62 victory in their favor.

Rider 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 Running Scared of Merrimack Win

The favorites are 85% likely to win according to the sportsbooks’ latest Moneyline odds, with Merrimack priced at -588 to triumph in this college game. Rider are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +410.

The spread is currently 9.5, with the total points line at 131.5. A bet on the Totals allows fans to use the latest basketball data to good effect. If you want to wager Over 131.5, there are odds of -105.

Favorites Merrimack are available at odds of -260 when it comes to beating the opposition to 20 points. Rider are chalked up at +185 to reach this total first.

College basketball bettors are spoilt for choice thanks to the huge selection of game lines and team props which are available for most contests on the coupon. Head to the betting sites and find the best value picks.

Moneyline

Rider

+410

Merrimack

-588

Point Spread

Rider +9.5

-120

Merrimack -9.5

-102

Total Points

Under 131.5

-114

Over 131.5

-105

Player Props & Micro Betting

Prop betting is very popular, with bettors looking to wager on player props such as Points, Assists, Rebounds, Steals and Three-Pointers. It’s a great way of betting on individual player performance and the gambling sites will provide lots of options.

For those looking to enjoy a thrilling in-game wager, college basketball micro betting could be up your street. You are now able to wager on the Next Field Goal, with the options being for a two-pointer or a three-pointer.

Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Rider Stats

Merrimack Stats

Moneyline

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

• +9.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +9.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -9.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -9.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 137.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 143.50 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 131.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 131.5 on the Road: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 66.00 pts and allowed 71.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 68.00 pts and allowed 75.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 125.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 125.60 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 131.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 131.5 at Home: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 65.10 pts and allowed 60.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 64.80 pts and allowed 60.80 pts in the last 10 home games