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Marist vs. Merrimack prediction: Why Merrimack is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [2/12/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Marist vs Merrimack predictions for college basketball Thursday.
Merrimack will square off with Marist in men's college basketball action at Lawler Arena on Thursday, starting at 7:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced college basketball model projects Merrimack as the most likely winner of the Marist vs. Merrimack game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Thursday'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 outcome of Thursday's NCAA basketball game between Marist and Merrimack 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives Merrimack a 55% chance of beating Marist. Our predicted final score has Merrimack winning 67-66.
According to our model, Marist (+2.5) 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 sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Marist | Merrimack |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +2.5 (-110) | -2.5 (-108) |
| Moneyline | +125 | -148 |
| Total | o128.5 (-105) | u128.5 (-105) |
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 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 | Marist +2.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | Marist | +125 |
| Total | Over 128.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Marist +2.5 at the spread.
Marist vs. Merrimack game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's men's college basketball matchup between Merrimack and Marist at Lawler Arena is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM ET.
- Who: Marist vs. Merrimack
- Date: Thursday, February 12, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Lawler Arena
Conclusion
We predict Merrimack, with a 55% win probability, will likely beat Marist on Thursday.
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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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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