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Merrimack @ LIU

Current Records: Merrimack 13-15; LIU 13-13

What to Know

After two games on the road, the LIU Sharks are heading back home. The Sharks and the Merrimack Warriors will face off in a Northeast battle at 7 p.m. ET Thursday at Steinberg Wellness Center. Both teams come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous games.

LIU didn't have too much breathing room in their game with the Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers on Saturday, but they still walked away with a 66-61 win.

Meanwhile, Merrimack escaped with a win on Saturday against the Sacred Heart Pioneers by the margin of a single free throw, 80-79.

LIU is the favorite in this one, with an expected 7.5-point margin of victory. They have been consistent moneymakers against the spread when favored (8-4), so they might be worth a quick bet.

In the teams' previous meeting last December, LIU was in the race but had to settle for second with an 82-77 finish. Maybe they will have more luck at home instead of on the road? Watch the contest and check back on CBS Sports for all the details.

How To Watch

  • When: Thursday at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: Steinberg Wellness Center -- Brooklyn, New York
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Sharks are a big 7.5-point favorite against the Warriors, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Sharks as an 8-point favorite.

Over/Under: -109

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Series History

Merrimack have won three out of their last five games against LIU.

  • Dec 31, 2021 - Merrimack 82 vs. LIU 77
  • Jan 28, 2021 - LIU 78 vs. Merrimack 68
  • Jan 27, 2021 - Merrimack 68 vs. LIU 63
  • Feb 08, 2020 - LIU 67 vs. Merrimack 64
  • Feb 01, 2020 - Merrimack 70 vs. LIU 59