Manhattan vs Merrimack Prediction 2/14/25 College Basketball Picks Today
Merrimack (14-10) vs. Manhattan (11-10)
February 14, 2025 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Manhattan +1.5; Over/Under: 139.5
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The Merrimack Warriors and Manhattan Jaspers meet Friday in college basketball action at the Draddy Gymnasium. Here’s a Manhattan vs Merrimack Prediction. This article will include a Manhattan vs Merrimack Pick.
Merrimack Warriors Betting Preview
The Merrimack Warriors beat Niagara and Canisius, and they play Marist, Sacred Heart, and Iona next. The Merrimack Warriors are averaging 64.5 points on 42.3 percent shooting and allowing 63.8 points on 41.1 percent shooting. Adam Clark is averaging 19.7 points and 4.3 rebounds, while Matt Becht is averaging 9.7 points and 1.9 rebounds. Devon Savage is dishing 0.3 assists and Sean Trumper is grabbing 5.8 rebounds. The Merrimack Warriors are shooting 33.2 percent from beyond the arc and 73.6 percent from the free throw line. The Merrimack Warriors are allowing 30.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 25.8 rebounds per game.
Manhattan Jaspers Betting Preview
The Manhattan Jaspers lost to Sacred Heart, beat Saint Peter’s, and they play Fairfield, Iona, and Quinnipiac next. The Manhattan Jaspers are averaging 76 points on 43.3 percent shooting and allowing 76 points on 43.9 percent shooting. Will Sydnor is averaging 15.2 points and 7 rebounds, while Devin Dinkins is averaging 13.7 points and 2.4 rebounds. Shaquil Bender is the third double-digit scorer and Wesley Robinson is grabbing 5.8 rebounds. The Manhattan Jaspers are shooting 33.9 percent from beyond the arc and 76.6 percent from the free throw line. The Manhattan Jaspers are allowing 34.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Manhattan Jaspers will win
- Merrimack has lost four of its last five night games following a home win.
- The home team has won each of Manhattan’s last three games.
- Merrimack has lost the first half in six of its last seven night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Merrimack Warriors will win
- Manhattan has lost nine of its last 10 games following an overtime win.
- Merrimack has won six of its last seven games.
Manhattan vs Merrimack Injury Report
Neither Manhattan nor Merrimack has a player listed on its injury report.
Manhattan vs Merrimack Prediction
The Manhattan Jaspers should like their chances at home, and they gave Merrimack a scare last month despite the loss. The Merrimack Warriors are just 3-6-1 ATS in their last 10 games. You can talk yourself into Manhattan and the free bucket. However, we’re only being asked to lay a bucket. Merrimack has won eight of its last 10 games and is locked in defensively. Merrimack has allowed 66 or fewer points in nine of its last 10 games and is top-20 in scoring defense. With the small chalk, I’m going to side with the better team. That’s Merrimack. Give me the road team.
