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Sacred Heart vs. Merrimack prediction: Why Merrimack is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [2/1/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Sacred Heart vs Merrimack predictions for college basketball Sunday.
Merrimack will square off with Sacred Heart in men's college basketball action at Lawler Arena on Sunday, starting at 1:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven college basketball model predicts Merrimack as the most likely winner of the Sacred Heart 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.
Sacred Heart vs. Merrimack prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Sunday's NCAA basketball matchup between Sacred Heart and Merrimack 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives Merrimack a 73% chance of defeating Sacred Heart. Our predicted final score has Merrimack winning 77-70.
According to our model, Sacred Heart (+6.5) has a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the 146.5-point over/under has a 53% chance of going over.
Sacred Heart vs. Merrimack odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Sacred Heart | Merrimack |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +6.5 (-118) | -6.5 (-102) |
| Moneyline | +195 | -225 |
| Total | o146.5 (-110) | u146.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Sacred Heart 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 | Merrimack -6.5 | -102 |
| Moneyline | Merrimack | -225 |
| Total | Over 146.5 | -110 |
According to our best men's college basketball bets, the top play to make on this game is Merrimack to win.
Sacred Heart vs. Merrimack game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's men's college basketball action between Merrimack and Sacred Heart at Lawler Arena is scheduled to begin at 1:00 PM ET.
- Who: Sacred Heart vs. Merrimack
- Date: Sunday, February 1, 2026
- Time: 1:00 PM ET/10:00AM PT
- Venue: Lawler Arena
Conclusion
We predict Merrimack, with a 73% win probability, will likely beat Sacred Heart on Sunday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Sacred Heart 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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