Who's Playing

Fairleigh Dickinson @ Merrimack

Regular Season Records: Fairleigh Dickinson 19-14; Merrimack 17-16

What to Know

The Merrimack Warriors and the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights are set to clash at 7 p.m. ET March 7 at Lawler Arena in the third round of the Northeast Conference Tourney. The Warriors are out to keep their six-game home win streak alive.

Merrimack had enough points to win and then some against the Sacred Heart Pioneers this past Saturday, taking their game 71-60. It was another big night for Merrimack's forward Jordan Minor, who posted a double-double on 18 points and 12 boards in addition to six blocks.

Meanwhile, the Knights earned some more postseason success in their matchup this past Saturday. Everything went their way against the St. Francis (Pa.) Red Flash as they made off with a 70-50 victory. Guard Demetre Roberts (18 points) was the top scorer for Fairleigh Dickinson.

Merrimack is the favorite in this one, with an expected 3.5-point margin of victory. Those playing the odds have seen things go back and forth with Merrimack, who are 15-16 against the spread.

A pair of defensive stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: The Warriors come into the contest boasting the 16th fewest points allowed per game in college basketball at 62.2. Less enviably, the Knights have allowed their opponents to shoot 48.10% from the floor on average, which is the 357th highest shooting percentage allowed in college basketball. So the cards are definitely stacked against Fairleigh Dickinson.

How To Watch

  • When: Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: Lawler Arena -- North Andover, Massachusetts
  • TV: ESPN2
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Warriors are a 3.5-point favorite against the Knights, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 3.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Merrimack have won five out of their last seven games against Fairleigh Dickinson.

  • Jan 28, 2023 - Fairleigh Dickinson 78 vs. Merrimack 71
  • Dec 29, 2022 - Fairleigh Dickinson 71 vs. Merrimack 63
  • Feb 17, 2022 - Merrimack 64 vs. Fairleigh Dickinson 44
  • Jan 22, 2021 - Merrimack 76 vs. Fairleigh Dickinson 71
  • Jan 21, 2021 - Merrimack 62 vs. Fairleigh Dickinson 51
  • Feb 06, 2020 - Merrimack 57 vs. Fairleigh Dickinson 53
  • Jan 23, 2020 - Merrimack 74 vs. Fairleigh Dickinson 71