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Marist vs. Merrimack prediction: Why Merrimack is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [3/8/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Marist vs Merrimack predictions for college basketball Sunday.
Men's college basketball action continues on Sunday at 6:00 PM ET as Marist locks horns with Merrimack in men's college basketball action at Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven college basketball model projects Merrimack as the most likely winner of the Marist vs. Merrimack game.
This article offers further insights into Sunday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Marist vs. Merrimack prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Sunday's NCAA basketball matchup between Marist and Merrimack 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives Merrimack a 59% chance of beating Marist. Our predicted final score has Merrimack winning 68-66.
According to our model, Marist (+3.5) has a 58% chance of covering the spread, while the 128.5-point over/under has a 56% chance of going over.
Marist vs. Merrimack odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Marist | Merrimack |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +3.5 (-115) | -3.5 (-105) |
| Moneyline | +136 | -160 |
| Total | o128.5 (-110) | u128.5 (-108) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Marist vs. Merrimack picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available 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 | Marist +3.5 | -115 |
| Moneyline | Marist | +136 |
| Total | Over 128.5 | -110 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Marist +3.5 at the spread.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Marist vs. Merrimack game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's men's college basketball matchup between Merrimack and Marist at Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall is scheduled to begin at 6:00 PM ET.
- Who: Marist vs. Merrimack
- Date: Sunday, March 8, 2026
- Time: 6:00 PM ET/3:00PM PT
- Venue: Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall
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Conclusion
We predict Merrimack, with a 59% win probability, will likely beat Marist on Sunday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Marist 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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