Fairfield vs Merrimack Basketball Odds

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Key Matchup Stats

Looking into the second half of the 2024-25 college basketball season, Fairfield and Merrimack are set to hit the hardwood on Friday, January 3rd, 2025. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.

  • SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2024-25 season in full stride, Fairfield currently has a 96.33 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Merrimack is 97.00.
  • Away Fairfield - Fairfield starts this game with a 1-5 record as an away team, ranking them 4th in the MAAC Conference for away team wins.
  • Home Merrimack - Merrimack meets Fairfield boasting a 2-1 record as a home team. They currently rank 4th in the MAAC Conference for home team wins.
  • Conference Win Percentage - Fairfield currently ranks 2nd (0.500) in the MAAC Conference, with Merrimack 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 - Fairfield has a 0.385 overall win percentage, with Merrimack matching up with a 0.385 overall win percentage.
  • Team Records - Fairfield currently possesses 5-8 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Merrimack has tallied a 5-8 standing as the 2024-25 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Hocus pocus, Fairfield faces Merrimack in a battle of 5-8 teams on Friday.

The conference record is crucial for tournament seeds. Fairfield and Merrimack must win. Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. You can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below.

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Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

Fairfield
Favorite

Merrimack
Merrimack has a -8.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Fairfield has a +8.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. Fairfield is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
BetMGM has the best over line of 139.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 139.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Fairfield
Favorite

Merrimack
Merrimack is the -400 moneyline favorite. Risk $400 to win $100 on Merrimack at BetMGM. Fairfield is the +300 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $300 on Fairfield. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Fairfield vs Merrimack College Basketball game on Friday, January 3rd, 2025?

Merrimack is a -8.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Fairfield is a +8.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Fairfield vs Merrimack College Basketball game on Friday, January 3rd, 2025?

The best over line is 139.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 139.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Fairfield vs Merrimack College Basketball game on Friday, January 3rd, 2025?

Merrimack is a -400 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Fairfield is a +300 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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Underdog Fairfield - Fairfield bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A +8.5 Fairfield underdog bet wins if they lose by 8 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 9 or more.

Favorite Merrimack - Merrimack bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A -8.5 Merrimack favorite bet wins if they win by 9 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 8 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Fairfield at Merrimack Prop Bets

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Team Standings

2024-2025 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Fairfield, Merrimack
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
Merrimack6-80.4293-13-63-0-1.000W1
Fairfield5-90.3573-21-61-2+20.333L5

Fairfield & Merrimack 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.

Fairfield Championship Odds

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Merrimack Championship Odds

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Fairfield & Merrimack Team Pages

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How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Fairfield vs Merrimack College Basketball Game

  1. 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 Friday, January 3rd, 2025 at 3:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.

  2. 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.

  3. Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Fairfield vs Merrimack Game.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Fairfield vs Merrimack Game.

  4. 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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