The Army West Point Black Knights (4-4) will travel to Hammel Court to square off against the Merrimack Warriors (5-5). The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 11, 2019.
Army West Point Black Knights vs. Merrimack Warriors ATS Odds
Both teams fell in their last outing. The Warriors were blown out by the Brown Bears, 82-55, while the Black Knights lost to the LIU Sharks, 85-72.
Army West Point had an offensive rebounding percentage of 24.3 (above their season average of 16.8) while Merrimack had a better turnover percentage (19.3 vs. 19.0). Ziggy Reid played well for Merrimack with 13 points. Meanwhile, Army West Point was led by Alex King, who put up 17 points and 10 rebounds.
Second-chance points might be few and far between for Merrimack in this battle. The Warriors rank 318th in offensive rebounding percentage (22.9 percent), while Army West Point ranks 17th in defensive rebounding percentage (77.3 percent) dating back to last season. Moreover, the Black Knights have committed the 59th-fewest errors in the NCAA (turnover percentage of 17.0 percent), while the pesky defense of the Warriors has caused the fifth-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 27.1 percent).
Army West Point Black Knights vs. Merrimack Warriors Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Merrimack, ATS Winner – Army West Point, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Merrimack ranks sixth in three pointers allowed per game (16.9) while Army West Point ranks 228th (24.8).
- The Black Knights rank 153rd in rebounds per game (35.3) while the Warriors rank 273rd (29.2).
- Merrimack averages 3.0 blocks per game, which ranks 123rd in the country. Army West Point ranks 159th in blocks allowed per game (4.0).
- The Black Knights average 15.8 assists per game, which ranks 29th in the nation. The Warriors rank 201st in assists allowed per game (14.5).
- Merrimack ranks second in steals per game (10.8) while Army West Point ranks 150th in steals allowed per game (7.0).