Sacred Heart vs Merrimack Picks and Prediction – 2/22/2025

This Friday, Tanner Thomas and the Sacred Heart Pioneers will travel to Hammel Court to take on Adam Clark and the Merrimack Warriors in a Northeast Conference matchup. Get our free NCAAB Picks all season long! The Pioneers enter the game with an 11-14 record, looking to rebound after an 80-73 loss against Siena on Sunday. Thomas has been a key contributor for Sacred Heart, providing scoring and rebounding as the team continues to battle through conference play.

Sacred Heart has leaned on Amiri Stewart and Anquan Hill for offensive support, but defensive lapses have cost them in close games. To secure a road win, the Pioneers will need to tighten up their perimeter defense and take advantage of scoring opportunities inside.

The Warriors, sitting at 14-12, are also looking to recover from a tough 61-60 loss against Marist on Sunday. Clark has been a steady presence for Merrimack, leading an offense that also features Matt Becht and Devon Savage. The Warriors have been one of the more disciplined defensively and will aim to use that strength to slow down Sacred Heart’s attack.

For Merrimack, controlling the tempo and keeping Thomas from dominating in the paint will be crucial. Clark will need to lead the offensive charge, while the Warriors’ defense focuses on disrupting Sacred Heart’s rhythm.

This matchup highlights Thomas’ interior scoring and rebounding against Clark’s all-around impact in a competitive battle. While Sacred Heart has the talent to make it close, Merrimack’s home-court advantage and defensive discipline could give them the edge. Take the Merrimack Warriors to win and cover the spread. Final Score Prediction, Merrimack Warriors win 74-63.