Rutgers vs. Merrimack: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Nov 20
The No. 24 Rutgers Scarlet Knights (3-0) will attempt to continue a three-game home winning streak when they host the Merrimack Warriors (1-2) on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at Jersey Mike's Arena. The matchup airs at 8:00 PM ET on Peacock.
The Scarlet Knights are a massive favorite against the Warriors when the Scarlet Knights and the Warriors square off. The Scarlet Knights are favored by 20 points. The point total for the matchup is 135.
Keep reading to get all you need to know ahead of wagering on the Rutgers-Merrimack game.
Rutgers vs. Merrimack How to Watch & Odds
- When: Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET
- Where: Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway, New Jersey
- How to watch on TV: Peacock
- Live boxscore on FOX Sports
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scarlet Knights | -20 | -110 | -120 | 135 | -110 | -125 | -2083 | +1100 |
Rutgers vs. Merrimack Prediction
- Pick ATS: Merrimack (+20)
- Pick OU: Under (135)
- Prediction: Rutgers 71, Merrimack 61
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Rutgers vs. Merrimack Betting Insights
Betting Line Implied Predictions
- Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the encounter is Scarlet Knights 78, Warriors 58.
- The Scarlet Knights have a 95.4% chance to collect the win in this contest based on the moneyline's implied probability.
- The Warriors sit with an 8.3% implied probability to come out on top.
Key Spread Facts
- Merrimack won 15 games against the spread last year, while failing to cover or pushing 11 times.
- Merrimack covered the spread once last year (1-0-1 ATS) when playing as at least a 20-point underdog.
Key Total Facts
- Warriors games went over 135 points on 11 occasions last season.
- Last season, the two teams averaged a combined 134.6 points per contest, 0.4 fewer than the total for this matchup.
Key Moneyline Facts
- Rutgers was listed as the moneyline favorite only one time last season, a game it won.
- Merrimack was an underdog seven times last season and won twice.
- Rutgers never played as a moneyline favorite of -2083 or shorter.
- Merrimack did not enter a game last season with longer moneyline odds than +1100.
Rutgers vs. Merrimack: 2023-24 Stats Comparison
| Rutgers | Merrimack | |
|---|---|---|
| Points Scored Per Game (Rank) | 65.4 (342) | 69.2 (293) |
| Points Allowed (Rank) | 66.5 (31) | 65.4 (18) |
| Rebounds (Rank) | 10.4 (49) | 6.5 (339) |
| 3pt Made (Rank) | 5.5 (333) | 7.3 (191) |
| Assists (Rank) | 11.8 (287) | 12.4 (242) |
| Turnovers (Rank) | 10.9 (144) | 12.3 (282) |
Rutgers 2023-24 Top Performers
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah Williams | 12 | 12.2 | 3.4 | 2.7 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Aundre Hyatt | 32 | 10.5 | 4.6 | 1.2 | 1 | 0.5 | 1.5 |
| Clifford Omoruyi | 32 | 10.4 | 8.3 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 2.9 | 0 |
| Mawot Mag | 17 | 9.1 | 3.8 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
| Derek Simpson | 32 | 8.3 | 3.2 | 2.9 | 1.4 | 0.1 | 0.6 |
Merrimack 2023-24 Top Performers
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Derkack | 32 | 17 | 6 | 3.9 | 2.1 | 0.2 | 1 |
| Adam Clark | 33 | 13.4 | 2.5 | 3.9 | 2.5 | 0.1 | 0.2 |
| Devon Savage | 33 | 10.2 | 3.6 | 0.7 | 1.5 | 0.2 | 2.6 |
| Samba Diallo | 33 | 7.5 | 4.5 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 0.6 |
| Bryan Etumnu | 33 | 7.3 | 3.9 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 1.9 | 0.4 |
FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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