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Merrimack @ Boston University

Current Records: Merrimack 4-3; Boston University 4-3

What to Know

The Boston University Terriers will look to defend their home court Sunday against the Merrimack Warriors at 1 p.m. ET. Merrimack should still be riding high after a win, while the Terriers will be looking to get back in the win column.

It looks like Boston University got the smaller half of the wishbone at Thanksgiving dinner. They were just a bucket shy of a victory this past Wednesday and fell 81-80 to the Florida State Seminoles. Boston University's loss came about despite a quality game from Sukhmail Mathon, who posted a double-double on 16 points and 12 boards.

As for Merrimack, they have more to be thankful for after their contest against the Hartford Hawks last week. Merrimack captured a comfortable 75-60 victory.

Boston University is the favorite in this one, with an expected 5.5-point margin of victory. They might be worth taking a chance on against the spread as they are currently on a five-game streak of ATS wins.

The Terriers and the Warriors now sit at an identical 4-3. A couple stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: Boston University has allowed their opponents an average of 8.3 steals per game, the 34th most in college basketball. To make matters even worse for Boston University, Merrimack comes into the game boasting the 27th most steals per game in college basketball at ten. In other words, Boston University will need to work extra hard to take care of the ball.

How To Watch

  • When: Sunday at 1 p.m. ET
  • Where: Case Gym -- Boston, Massachusetts
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Terriers are a solid 5.5-point favorite against the Warriors, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Terriers as a 6.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -111

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Series History

Boston University won the only game these two teams have played in the last seven years.

  • Dec 29, 2019 - Boston University 69 vs. Merrimack 67