The Merrimack Warriors will visit the Providence Friars on Wednesday. On Sunday, the Friars suffered a three-point loss against Saint Louis. With 20 points, Bryce Hopkins was the top scorer in the defeat. Jared Bynum contributed 15 additional points to the defeat.
With 16 points per game, Hopkins is the Friars' top scorer. The Friars have a perfect home record. With Jayden Pierre leading the way with a 100.0% 3-point shooting percentage, the Friars are sixth in the Big East with a 35.9% percentage from downtown. The Warriors have a road record of 0–2. The Warriors' record against teams with winning records is 1-3.
Providence vs Merrimack Betting Odds
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Providence vs Merrimack Match Details
Fixture: Warriors at Friars
Date and Time: Wednesday, November 23 at 7:00 PM ET
Venue: Amica Mutual Pavilion, Providence, Rhode Island
Providence vs Merrimack Key Stats
The Friars are 10th in the Big East with a 3-2 record so far this year. The Friars have lost their last two games going into Wednesday. The Friars' three victories so far this year have all occurred at home. When the Friars and the Warriors last faced off, they were victorious, 93–56.
The Friars are having a good season so far, and are not looking to stop their run anytime soon. They will undoubtedly try to assert their dominance over the Warriors and improve their season record.
The Warriors are on a three-game losing streak when they travel to the Friars' home. In their previous game, the Warriors were defeated by St. Thomas, 72–61. With 22 points, Ziggy Reig was the top scorer in the defeat. The only other player to reach double digits with 14 points was Javon Bennett.
The Warriors are 7th in the Northeast with a record of 1-4. This year, the Warriors have a 0-2 road record. Three Merrimack players are averaging over ten points per game this season. The Warriors' 77.3% free throw shooting percentage places them 32nd in the nation.
Providence vs Merrimack Betting Prediction
The Warriors are a significant underdog on Wednesday. This season, the Warriors have a 0-4 record against the spread. The Friars have a 2-1 home record against the spread. The Friars have dominated three inferior opponents this season and will dominate even more in this game. The Friars win 85–65 and cover the spread in the predicted final score.
Pick: Friars -20.5 (-110)
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