The Merrimack Warriors and Auburn Tigers meet Thursday in the college basketball action at the Neville Arena. Here’s a Auburn vs Merrimack Prediction. This article will include a Auburn vs Merrimack Pick.
Merrimack Warriors Betting Preview
The Merrimack Warriors lost to South Dakota State, and they play Tarleton State and Boston U next. Merrimack has split its last 12 games.
The Merrimack Warriors are averaging 66 points on 32.1 percent shooting and allowing 75 points on 42.1 percent shooting. Tye Dorset is averaging 19 points and 2 rebounds, while Ernest Shelton is averaging 15 points and 3 rebounds. Andres Marrero is the third double-digit scorer and Kevair Kennedy is grabbing 3 rebounds. The Merrimack Warriors are shooting 27.6 percent from beyond the arc and 81.5 percent from the free throw line. The Merrimack Warriors are allowing 38.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31 rebounds per game.
Auburn Tigers Betting Preview
The Auburn Tigers beat Bethune-Cookman, and they play Wofford and Houston next. Auburn look to start 2-0 for the fourth time in the last five years.
The Auburn Tigers are averaging 95 points on 47 percent shooting and allowing 90 points on 50.7 percent shooting. Keyshawn Hall is averaging 28 points and 1 assist, while KeShawn Murphy is averaging 17 points and 8 rebounds. Sebastian Williams-Adams is the third double-digit scorer and Kevin Overton is grabbing 2 rebounds. The Auburn Tigers are shooting 26.1 percent from beyond the arc and 71.1 percent from the free throw line. The Auburn Tigers are allowing 54.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32 rebounds per game.
Why the Auburn Tigers will win
- Auburn has won each of its last 60 games against non-Conference opponents at Neville Arena.
- Merrimack has lost each of its last 11 road night games against non-Conference opponents.
- Auburn has won the first half in each of its last 27 games at Neville Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Merrimack Warriors will win
- Merrimack has won five of its last six road games.
- Auburn has lost three of its last four night games following an overtime win.
Total Points Facts
- Twenty of Merrimack’s last 21 night games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 142 or fewer points.
- Seven of Auburn’s last eight night games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 148+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Auburn has won three games by double digits in last season’s NCAA Tournament – equal-most of any team.
- Auburn has comitted 14+ turnovers in two games in last season’s NCAA Tournament – equal-most of any team.
Auburn vs Merrimack Injury Report
Merrimack doesn’t have a player listed on its injury report. Auburn will be without Simon Walker.
Auburn vs Merrimack Prediction
Auburn is obviously the more talented team, but it nearly got upset in its opener against Bethune-Cookman, needing overtime as a massive favorite. Auburn likely has its eye on Houston in 10 days, and we can’t forget this is a team breaking in a new coach. Merrimack showed flashes in its season opener, and this is a senior led squad that gave a ranked Rutgers team trouble early last season. I’ll take a shot with the boatload of points Thursday night.