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Manhattan vs. Merrimack prediction: Why Merrimack is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/4/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Manhattan vs Merrimack predictions for college basketball Sunday.
Merrimack will square off with Manhattan in men's college basketball action at Lawler Arena on Sunday, commencing at 12:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven college basketball model projects Merrimack as the most likely winner of the Manhattan vs. Merrimack game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Sunday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Manhattan vs. Merrimack prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Sunday's NCAA basketball game between Manhattan and Merrimack 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives Merrimack a 73% chance of beating Manhattan. Our predicted final score has Merrimack winning 76-70.
According to our model, the bookies have got it right, and Manhattan and Merrimack each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 147.5 points also has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Manhattan vs. Merrimack odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Manhattan | Merrimack |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +6.5 (-102) | -6.5 (-115) |
| Moneyline | +250 | -300 |
| Total | o147.5 (-105) | u147.5 (-106) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Manhattan vs. Merrimack picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Manhattan +6.5 | -102 |
| Moneyline | Merrimack | -300 |
| Total | Over 147.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Manhattan +6.5 at the spread.
Manhattan vs. Merrimack game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's men's college basketball game between Merrimack and Manhattan at Lawler Arena is scheduled to start at 12:00 PM ET.
- Who: Manhattan vs. Merrimack
- Date: Sunday, January 4, 2026
- Time: 12:00 PM ET/9:00AM PT
- Venue: Lawler Arena
Conclusion
We predict Merrimack, with a 73% win probability, will likely beat Manhattan on Sunday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Manhattan vs. Merrimack insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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