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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The Merrimack and Niagara basketball teams will play on Sunday, December 8th, 2024 as the 2024-25 college basketball season continues to roll along. Now that both teams have a few games under their belts, let’s size up this matchup by looking at some performance metrics and key stats.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Merrimack currently has a 97.67 conference power ranking so far in the 2024-25 season. The SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Niagara is 98.33.
- Away Merrimack - Merrimack heads into this game with a 2-4 record as an away team, ranking them 3rd in the MAAC Conference for away team wins.
- Home Niagara - Niagara will host Merrimack sporting a 2-0 record as a home team. They currently rank 3rd in the MAAC Conference for home team wins for the 2024-25 season.
- Conference Win Percentage - Merrimack currently ranks 1st (1.000) in the MAAC Conference, with Niagara now standing 1st (1.000) for their conference win percentage in the 2024 MAAC Conference for the 2024-25 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - Merrimack has a 0.333 overall win percentage. Their opponent, Niagara, has a 0.444 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - Merrimack has a 3-6 regular season overall record. Niagara has notched a 4-5 standing so far in the 2024-25 college basketball season.
Moneyline Mage
Spelling out the winners with humor since the middle ages.
Hocus pocus! Merrimack, 3-6, faces Niagara, 4-5, in a crucial conference showdown.
Both teams, 1-0 in the MAAC, look to secure a higher tournament seed. Merrimack has won 2 straight, but Niagara is also on a hot streak. Our point spread, total, and moneyline tables show the best lines and odds for this matchup. Place a bet at BetMGM or BetRivers and review each team’s futures odds and current standings below.
Best Warriors at Purple Eagles Odds
| Underdog Niagara | Favorite Merrimack |
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| Underdog Niagara | Favorite Merrimack |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Merrimack is a -1.5 -115 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Niagara is a +1.5 -105 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 126.5 -105 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 126.5 -115 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.
Merrimack is a -135 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Niagara is a +110 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Merrimack
Niagara
12/08/24 1:00pm EST | -1.5 -115+1.5 -105 |
Underdog Niagara - Niagara bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +1.5 Niagara underdog bet wins if they lose by 1, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 2 or more.
Favorite Merrimack - Merrimack bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -1.5 Merrimack favorite bet wins if they win by 2 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 1, tie, or lose outright.
Merrimack at Niagara Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
| BetMGM Bet |
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Merrimack
Niagara
First to 5 Points
12/08/24 1:00pm EST | -125-110Bet |
Merrimack
Niagara
First to 10 Points
12/08/24 1:00pm EST | -135-105Bet |
Merrimack
Niagara
First to 15 Points
12/08/24 1:00pm EST | -135-105Bet |
Merrimack
Niagara
Game to Overtime
12/08/24 1:00pm EST | Yes +700No -2000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| Niagara | 5-7 | 0.417 | 3-1 | 0-6 | 1-1 | +1 | 0.500 | L1 |
| Merrimack | 5-8 | 0.385 | 2-1 | 3-6 | 2-0 | - | 1.000 | L2 |
Merrimack & Niagara Futures Odds
Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.
Merrimack Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Merrimack YR: futures available
Niagara Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Niagara YR: futures available
Merrimack & Niagara Team Pages
Review each team's futures odds, betting bonuses, current standings and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Merrimack vs Niagara College Basketball Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Sunday, December 8th, 2024 at 1:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Merrimack vs Niagara Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Merrimack vs Niagara Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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