UMass Lowell River Hawks defeat Merrimack Warriors 71-61: Recap & Betting Results

Thu, Nov 5, 2026 · NCAAB · UMass Lowell River Hawks 71, Merrimack Warriors 61

The UMass Lowell River Hawks beat the Merrimack Warriors 71-61 on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at Lawler Arena. The UMass Lowell River Hawks covered the spread as 9.5-point underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 140, with 132 points combined.

UMass Lowell River Hawks vs. Merrimack Warriors final score and game recap

The UMass Lowell River Hawks won by 10 points.

Who covered the spread in UMass Lowell River Hawks vs. Merrimack Warriors?

The UMass Lowell River Hawks covered the spread as 9.5-point underdogs and won outright, by 10 points.

The spread opened at Merrimack Warriors -6.5 and closed at Merrimack Warriors -9.5.

Did UMass Lowell River Hawks vs. Merrimack Warriors go over or under the total?

The game went under: 132 points combined against a closing total of 140, under by 8.

The total opened at 144.5 and closed at 140.

UMass Lowell River Hawks vs. Merrimack Warriors odds: sportsbook value and line movement

Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the UMass Lowell River Hawks at +360 and the Merrimack Warriors at -475. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Merrimack Warriors a 79% favorite. The UMass Lowell River Hawks won as the underdog at +360: $360 profit on a $100 bet.

The spread moved toward the Merrimack Warriors between the open and the close, and the UMass Lowell River Hawks covered. The total moved down from 144.5 to 140, and the game went under.

This result left the UMass Lowell River Hawks 2-0 in the 2026-27 regular season (1-0 at home, 1-0 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went under. That made it two straight wins for the UMass Lowell River Hawks.

This result left the Merrimack Warriors 0-2 in the 2026-27 regular season (0-1 at home, 0-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 0 of 2 games with a closing line on file. All two of their games with a closing total went under. That made it two straight losses for the Merrimack Warriors.

What's next for UMass Lowell River Hawks and Merrimack Warriors?

Next for the UMass Lowell River Hawks: the Marist Red Foxes at home on Sunday, November 8, 2026. Next for the Merrimack Warriors: at the UAlbany Great Danes on Sunday, November 8, 2026.