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St. Francis (N.Y.) @ Merrimack

Current Records: St. Francis (N.Y.) 3-8; Merrimack 5-8

What to Know

The St. Francis (N.Y.) Terriers are 1-3 against the Merrimack Warriors since January of last year, but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit Wednesday. The Terriers and Merrimack will face off in a Northeast battle at 7 p.m. ET at Hammel Court. The teams split their matchups last year, with St. Francis (N.Y.) winning the first 84-71 and Merrimack taking the second 75-67.

St. Francis (N.Y.) was fully in charge two weeks ago, breezing past the Medgar Evers Cougars 113-51 at home.

Meanwhile, Merrimack ultimately received the gift of a 49-47 victory from a begrudging Maine squad last Tuesday.

St. Francis (N.Y.) is expected to lose this next one by 6.5. However, those who like betting on the underdog should be happy to hear that they are 4-2 against the spread when expected to lose.

The Terriers are now 3-8 while the Warriors sit at 5-8. A pair of stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: St. Francis (N.Y.) has allowed their opponents to shoot 45.70% from the floor on average, which is the 32nd highest shooting percentage allowed in college basketball. Merrimack has experienced some struggles of their own as they have only been able to knock down 37.10% percent of their shots, which is the 352nd lowest field goal percentage in college basketball. It's possible one of these Achilles' heels will wind up tripping the losing team up.

How To Watch

  • When: Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: Hammel Court -- North Andover, Massachusetts
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Warriors are a solid 6.5-point favorite against the Terriers, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 6.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Merrimack have won three out of their last four games against St. Francis (N.Y.).

  • Feb 26, 2021 - Merrimack 75 vs. St. Francis (N.Y.) 67
  • Feb 25, 2021 - St. Francis (N.Y.) 84 vs. Merrimack 71
  • Feb 13, 2020 - Merrimack 60 vs. St. Francis (N.Y.) 50
  • Jan 30, 2020 - Merrimack 61 vs. St. Francis (N.Y.) 50