Merrimack vs. Ohio State College Basketball Predictions & Picks

Wednesday's game between the Ohio State Buckeyes (1-1) and Merrimack Warriors (2-1) matching up at Value City Arena has a projected final score of 80-57 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of heavily favored Ohio State, so expect a one-sided matchup. The game will start at 7:00 PM ET on November 15.

Based on our computer prediction, Merrimack is projected to cover the point spread (24.5) versus Ohio State. The two sides are expected to exceed the 132.5 over/under.

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Merrimack vs. Ohio State Game Info & Odds

Date: Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Time: 7:00 PM ET
TV: Big Ten Network
Where: Columbus, Ohio
Venue: Value City Arena
Line: Ohio State -24.5
Point Total: 132.5

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Merrimack vs. Ohio State Score Prediction

Prediction: Ohio State 80, Merrimack 57

Spread & Total Prediction for Merrimack vs. Ohio State

Pick ATS: Merrimack (+24.5)
Pick OU: Over (132.5)

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Merrimack Performance Insights

Although Merrimack put up just 62.6 points per game last year (eighth-worst in college basketball), it played really well on defense, as it ranked 16th-best in college basketball by ceding 62.3 points per game.
It was a tough season for the Warriors last year in terms of rebounding, as they grabbed only 26.2 rebounds per game (-3-worst in college basketball) and allowed 34.7 rebounds per contest (13th-worst).
Last year Merrimack ranked 211th in college basketball in assists, putting up 12.6 per game.
The Warriors committed 13.2 turnovers per game last season (304th-ranked in college basketball), and they forced 16.6 turnovers per game (fifth-best).
The Warriors were 182nd in the nation with 7.4 threes per game last year. Meanwhile, they ranked 259th with a 32.7% shooting percentage from downtown.
Merrimack ranked 23rd-best in the country by giving up 5.8 treys per game. In terms of three-point percentage allowed, it ranked 58th in college basketball at 31.6%.
In terms of shot breakdown, Merrimack took 56% two-pointers (accounting for 65.7% of the team's baskets) and 44% threes (34.3%).

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