LIU Sharks (7-21) vs. Merrimack Warriors (18-10)
March 6, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Merrimack Warriors -14.5; Over/Under: +140.5
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The Long Island University Sharks need a win after losing 4 of their last 5 games. The Merrimack Warriors look for a win after winning 10 of their last 11 games. Here’s a Long Island University Sharks vs Merrimack Warriors prediction.
Long Island University Sharks Betting Preview
The Long Island University Sharks are coming off losses to Wagner and Central Connecticut. The Long Island University Sharks are averaging 66.5 points on 41.8 percent shooting and allowing 77 points on 45.6 percent shooting. Tai Strickland is averaging 14 points and 4.1 rebounds, while Eric Acker is averaging 13 points and 3.8 rebounds. Tana Kopa is the third double-digit scorer and R.J. Greene is grabbing 7.7 rebounds. The Long Island University Sharks are shooting 31 percent from beyond the arc and 67.2 percent from the free throw line. The Long Island University Sharks are allowing 30.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.5 rebounds per game.
Merrimack Warriors Betting Preview
The Merrimack Warriors recently beat Fairleigh Dickinson and St. Francis (PA) while losing to Sacred Heart. The Merrimack Warriors are averaging 70.1 points on 44.4 percent shooting and allowing 66.3 points on 41.9 percent shooting. Jordan Derkack is averaging 17.7 points and 5.9 rebounds, while Adam Clark is averaging 13.1 points and 2.3 rebounds. Devon Savage is the third double-digit scorer and Bryan Etumnu is grabbing 3.9 rebounds. The Merrimack Warriors are shooting 31.1 percent from beyond the arc and 71.8 percent from the free throw line. The Merrimack Warriors are allowing 32.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 28.6 rebounds per game.
Long Island University Sharks vs Merrimack Warriors prediction
The Merrimack Warriors are comfortably the better team, with a clear edge on the defensive side, so a blowout here wouldn’t be shocking. Merrimack beat LIU twice last month and has won 5 straight meetings against the Sharks overall. With all that said, it’s not easy to beat a team three times in a season, and LIU was somewhat competitive in those losses. LIU forced overtime in the home game. It’s a tournament game where even the bad teams usually get up in hopes of saving its season. Lot of free buckets. I’ll take a shot with the LIU Sharks.
