Merrimack vs Butler Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Nov. 22

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Butler head coach Thad Matta argues a call from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Xavier, Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)
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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Nov 22, 2024, 9:42 AM
  • Butler is a -11.5 point favorite vs Merrimack
  • Total (Over/Under): 134.5 points
  • Merrimack / Butler TV channel: FS2

The Merrimack Warriors visit Hinkle Fieldhouse to take on the Butler Bulldogs on Nov. 22. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Indianapolis, IN.

Butler is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -11.5 (-110).

The Merrimack vs. Butler Over/Under is 134.5 total points.

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Merrimack vs. Butler Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Merrimack+11.5 -110O 134.5 -110+525
Butler -11.5 -110U 134.5 -110-750

Merrimack vs Butler Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Butler will win this college basketball game with 79.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Merrimack vs Butler Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Butler will cover the spread with 54.5% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Merrimack has hit the 1H Moneyline in 20 of their last 32 games (+8.90 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Merrimack has hit the Game Total Under in 20 of their last 32 games (+6.85 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Merrimack has hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 31 games (+6.55 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Merrimack has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 32 games (+5.25 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Merrimack have covered the 1H Spread in 18 of their last 32 games (+3.25 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Butler has hit the Team Total Under in 20 of their last 32 games (+6.10 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Butler has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 18 of their last 32 games (+2.80 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Butler has hit the Game Total Under in 18 of their last 32 games (+2.65 Units / 8% ROI)

Merrimack Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Merrimack has a 2-2 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.2 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 1-3 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.3 Units / -7.5% ROI
  • 1-3 when betting the Over for -2.3 Units / -52.27% ROI
  • 3-1 when betting the Under for +1.9 Units / 43.18% ROI

Butler Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Butler has a 2-2 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.2 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 3-1 when betting on the Moneyline for -11.9 Units / -25.32% ROI
  • 1-3 when betting the Over for -2.3 Units / -52.27% ROI
  • 3-1 when betting the Under for +1.9 Units / 43.18% ROI

Merrimack Offensive Stats & Trends:

Merrimack had an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (168 assists/ 185 TOs) last season — tied for lowest among Northeast Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Merrimack averaged 6.7 offensive rebounds per game (214 rebounds/32 games) last season — tied for 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.8

Merrimack averaged 69.0 points per game (2,209 points/32 games) last season — tied for 39th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6

Merrimack shot 31% from three (237/762) last season — tied for 13th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Butler Offensive Stats & Trends:

Butler shot 38% from three (132/348) in the first half last season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 35%

Butler averaged 26% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (492 free throw attempts/1,881 field goal attempts) last season — tied for 12th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Butler had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (466 assists/ 324 TOs) last season — tied for 37th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Butler had a TS% of 50% last season — tied for 33rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

Merrimack Defensive Stats & Trends:

Merrimack averaged 9.8 steals per game (314 steals/32 games) last season — 9th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Merrimack averaged 22.0 defensive rebounds per game (704 rebounds/32 games) last season — tied for 20th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Merrimack forced 15.6 turnovers per game (500 turnovers/32 games) last season — 9th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

Merrimack stole the ball 314 times last season — 10th most among Division 1 Teams

Butler Defensive Stats & Trends:

Butler allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (104/344) in the first half last season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 34%

Butler allowed an average of 1.16 points per shot (2,222 points/1,918 shots) last season — tied for 30th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23

Butler forced 11.4 turnovers per game (354 turnovers/31 games) last season — tied for 4th lowest among Big East Teams; League Avg: 11.3

Butler allowed an average of 1.16 points per shot (2,222 points/1,918 shots) last season — 5th highest among Big East Teams; League Avg: 1.19


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