The Merrimack Warriors (7-16) and the Long Island University Sharks (3-19) clash in an NEC conference battle on Thursday at 5 p.m. ET in North Andover, Mass., on CBS Sports Network. The Warriors are favored by 13.5 points at Caesars Sportsbook, while the over/under is set at 130 (see up-to-date odds for every game this week on our college basketball odds page). 

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The model knows Long Island sophomore guard Marko Maletic is a smooth perimeter shooter who has outstanding confidence from the outside. Maletic can score off the dribble or as a catch-and-shoot threat. The Ontario native is second in the conference in scoring (16.8) and sixth in 3-point percentage (.404). On Jan. 7, Maletic finished with 29 points, six rebounds and went 8-of-11 from deep.

The model also knows Merrimack senior forward Jordan Minor is an impactful and forceful scoring outlet in the frontcourt. Minor has the strength to play through contact with ease while being a consistent rebounder. The Massachusetts native is averaging 16.6 points, 8.6 rebounds, and shoots 53.4% from the floor. Additionally, he's tallied a double-double in eight matchups thus far.

Now, the model has set its sights on Long Island vs. Merrimack. It is leaning Under on the total and it also says one side hits well over 60% of the time! You ABSOLUTELY need to see it before locking in any college basketball picks.

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