Merrimack vs Rutgers Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Nov. 20

BetMGM Betting Nov 20, 2024, 9:39 AM

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Rutgers is a -19.5 point favorite vs Merrimack
Total (Over/Under): 134.5 points
Merrimack / Rutgers TV channel: PEAC

The Merrimack Warriors visit Jersey Mike’s Arena to take on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights on Nov. 20. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Piscataway, NJ.

Rutgers is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -19.5 (-110).

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

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Merrimack vs. Rutgers Odds, Spread, Over/Under

	Spread	Total (O/U)	Moneyline
Merrimack	+19.5 -110	O 134.5 -110	+1300
Rutgers	-19.5 -110	U 134.5 -110	-3000

Merrimack vs Rutgers Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Rutgers will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Merrimack vs Rutgers Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Rutgers will cover the spread with 57.8% confidence for today’s game.

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Merrimack Basketball Best Bets Today:

Merrimack has hit the 1H Moneyline in 20 of their last 31 games (+9.90 Units / 15% ROI)
Merrimack has hit the Game Total Under in 20 of their last 31 games (+7.95 Units / 23% ROI)
Merrimack has hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 30 games (+7.55 Units / 8% ROI)
Merrimack has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 31 games (+6.35 Units / 18% ROI)
Merrimack have covered the 1H Spread in 17 of their last 31 games (+2.25 Units / 6% ROI)

Rutgers Basketball Best Bets Today:

Rutgers has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 30 games (+6.90 Units / 21% ROI)
Rutgers has hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 14 games at home (+3.80 Units / 3% ROI)
Rutgers has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 16 games at home (+1.51 Units / 9% ROI)
Rutgers has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 16 of their last 30 games (+0.40 Units / 1% ROI)

Merrimack Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Merrimack has a 1-2 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.2 Units / -36.36% ROI).

1-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.7 Units / 23.33% ROI
0-3 when betting the Over for -3.3 Units / -100% ROI
3-0 when betting the Under for +3 Units / 90.91% ROI

Rutgers Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Rutgers has a 1-2 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.2 Units / -36.36% ROI).

3-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +3 Units / 5.17% ROI
2-1 when betting the Over for +0.9 Units / 27.27% ROI
1-2 when betting the Under for -1.2 Units / -36.36% 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%

Rutgers Offensive Stats & Trends:

Rutgers shot 39% (709/1,819) last season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 45%

Rutgers averaged 1.09 points per shot (1,976 points/1,819 shots) last season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.28

Rutgers shot 29% from three (169/580) last season — 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 35%

Rutgers had an eFG% of 44% last season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 52%

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

Rutgers Defensive Stats & Trends:

Rutgers averaged 7.6 steals per game (228 steals/30 games) last season — 2nd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Rutgers allowed opponents to shoot 41% (687/1,698) last season — tied for best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Rutgers stole the ball 228 times last season — 4th most among Big 10 Teams

Rutgers allowed 66.2 points per game (1,985 points/30 games) last season — tied for 28th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0