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Merrimack @ St. Francis (N.Y.)

Current Records: Merrimack 5-15; St. Francis (N.Y.) 9-10

What to Know

The Merrimack Warriors are 6-1 against the St. Francis (N.Y.) Terriers since January of 2020, and they'll have a chance to extend that success Sunday. Merrimack and St. Francis (N.Y.) will face off in a Northeast battle at 1 p.m. ET at Peter Aquilone Court. Given that both teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.

The Warriors were within striking distance but couldn't close the gap last Monday as they fell 62-57 to the Wagner Seahawks.

Meanwhile, the Terriers have to be aching after a bruising 87-61 loss to the St. Francis (Pa.) Red Flash this past Friday.

Barring any buzzer beaters, Merrimack is expected to win a tight contest. But bettors beware: they are only 1-3 against the spread when favored.

Merrimack is now 5-15 while St. Francis (N.Y.) sits at 9-10. The Warriors are 4-10 after losses this year, St. Francis (N.Y.) 4-5.

How To Watch

  • When: Sunday at 1 p.m. ET
  • Where: Peter Aquilone Court -- Brooklyn Heights, New York
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Warriors are a slight 2.5-point favorite against the Terriers, 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 Warriors as a 1.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

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

  • Jan 07, 2023 - Merrimack 65 vs. St. Francis (N.Y.) 53
  • Feb 26, 2022 - Merrimack 72 vs. St. Francis (N.Y.) 52
  • Dec 29, 2021 - Merrimack 74 vs. St. Francis (N.Y.) 64
  • 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