Merrimack vs VCU Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Nov. 13

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Virginia Commonwealth's Max Shulga (11) dribbles as Dayton's Enoch Cheeks (6) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, March 8, 2024, in Dayton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Nov 13, 2024, 9:39 AM
  • VCU is a -16.5 point favorite vs Merrimack
  • Total (Over/Under): 133.5 points
  • Merrimack / VCU TV channel: ESPN+

The Merrimack Warriors visit Stuart Siegel Center to take on the VCU Rams on Nov. 13. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Richmond, VA.

VCU is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -16.5 (-110).

The Merrimack vs. VCU Over/Under is 133.5 total points.

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Merrimack vs. VCU Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Merrimack+16.5 -110O 133.5 -115+1050
VCU -16.5 -110U 133.5 -105-2500

Merrimack vs VCU Prediction for Today:

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

Merrimack vs VCU Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts VCU will cover the spread with 60.1% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Merrimack has hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 28 games (+9.55 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Merrimack has hit the 1H Moneyline in 19 of their last 30 games (+8.45 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Merrimack has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 30 games (+6.95 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Merrimack has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 30 games (+5.35 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Merrimack have covered the 1H Spread in 17 of their last 30 games (+3.40 Units / 10% ROI)
  • VCU has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 24 of their last 38 games (+10.10 Units / 23% ROI)
  • VCU have covered the Spread in 22 of their last 38 games (+5.50 Units / 13% ROI)
  • VCU has hit the Game Total Under in 22 of their last 38 games (+4.40 Units / 11% ROI)
  • VCU has hit the 1H Moneyline in 23 of their last 38 games (+2.60 Units / 3% ROI)
  • VCU has hit the Team Total Over in 13 of their last 24 games at home (+0.25 Units / 1% ROI)

Merrimack Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Merrimack has a 1-0 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1 Units / 90.91% ROI).

  • 1-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.7 Units / 270% ROI
  • 0-1 when betting the Over for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI
  • 1-0 when betting the Under for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI

VCU Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

VCU has a 1-1 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 2-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +2 Units / 6.06% ROI
  • 1-1 when betting the Over for -0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 1-1 when betting the Under for -0.1 Units / -4.55% 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%

VCU Offensive Stats & Trends:

VCU had 942 defensive rebounds last season — most among Atlantic 10 Teams

VCU averaged 1.31 points per shot (2,561 points/1,956 shots) last season — tied for 41st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

VCU averaged 1.31 points per shot (2,561 points/1,956 shots) last season — 3rd best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.27

VCU shot 78% from the free throw line (529/681) last season — best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 72%

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

VCU Defensive Stats & Trends:

VCU stole the ball 230 times last season — 4th most among Atlantic 10 Teams

VCU allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (244/783) last season — tied for 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

VCU allowed 66.9 points per game (2,407 points/36 games) last season — 44th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0

VCU allowed opponents to shoot 41% (829/2,030) last season — tied for 15th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%


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