Fairfield vs Merrimack Picks and Prediction – 1/3/2025

The Fairfield Stags visit Hamell Court in North Andover, Massachusetts on Friday for a Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference clash with the Merrimack Warriors. Fairfield is 5-8 overall and 1-1 in MAAC play. The Stags were defeated by Columbia 85-72 last Saturday. Fairfield has lost each of its last four, which includes a loss to Mount Saint Mary's in MAAC play. Keep updated on College Basketball with our expert college basketball picks.

Prophet Johnson leads Fairfield in scoring and rebounding, averaging 12.0 points and 7.5 rebounds per game. Jamie Burgess is second in scoring and the leader in assists, averaging 9.3 points and 2.8 assists per game. Fairfield has just one player averaging double figures in scoring. Fairfield scores an average of 71.0 points per game, shooting 41.4% overall and 32.2% from 3-point territory.

The Merrimack Warriors look to snap a two-game losing streak with a victory at home on Friday when hosting Fairfield. Merrimack is 5-8 overall and 2-0 in MAAC play. The Warriors were defeated by the St Mary's Gaels 73-68, two weeks ago Thursday. Merrimack has lost two straight since having a four-game winning streak snapped that included victories over Troy, Canisius, Niagara, and Boston University.

Adam Clark leads Merrimack in scoring and assists, averaging 20.1 points and 5.2 assists per game. Sean Trumper is second in scoring and the leading rebounder, averaging 9.5 points and 5.5 rebounds per game. Merrimack scores an average of 63.5 points per game shooting 41.7% overall and 32.1% from 3-point territory.

The Merrimack Warriors are off to a strong start in Metro Atlantic Athletic play with victories over Canisius and Niagara. Merrimack has covered the number in five of its last six, while Fairfield has failed to cover the number in four of its last six. Merrimack's defense is its strength, holding the points to 67.8 points per game 41.8% shooting overall, and just 33.1% shooting from 3-point territory. Final Score Prediction Merrimack Warriors win and cover ATS 71-58.