Rutgers vs. Merrimack: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Nov 20

Updated Nov. 20, 2024 8:27 p.m. ET

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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

Scarlet Knights vs Warriors Betting Information
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.

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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

Scarlet Knights Leaders
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

Warriors Leaders
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