The Rutgers Scarlet Knights (3-0) will attempt to extend a three-game home win streak when they take on the Merrimack Warriors (1-2) on November 20, 2024 at Jersey Mike's Arena.

Before you place your bet on this game at FanDuel Sportsbook, here are the NCAA basketball odds and spreads you need to know.

Rutgers vs. Merrimack Game Info and Odds

• Game day: Wednesday, November 20, 2024
• Game time: 8:00 PM ET
• TV channel: Peacock
• Location: Piscataway, New Jersey
• Arena: Jersey Mike's Arena

Rutgers vs. Merrimack Picks and Prediction

All college basketball win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Rutgers win (86.7%)

Before making a wager on Wednesday's Rutgers-Merrimack spread (Rutgers -19.5) or over/under (134.5 points), read the betting trends and insights below.

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Rutgers vs. Merrimack: ATS Betting Stats and Trends

• Rutgers won 13 games against the spread last season, while failing to cover 18 times.
• Merrimack compiled a 17-10-0 record against the spread last season.
• As a 19.5-point underdog or more in 2023-24, Merrimack was 1-1 against the spread compared to the 1-1 ATS record Rutgers posted as a 19.5-point favorite.
• Against the spread last season, the Scarlet Knights performed better at home, covering nine times in 16 home games, and four times in 12 road games.
• Last year, the Warriors were 6-5-0 at home against the spread (.545 winning percentage). Away, they were 10-4-0 ATS (.667).

Rutgers vs. Merrimack: Moneyline Betting Stats

• Rutgers finished 9-4 in games it was favored on the moneyline last season (winning 69.2% of those games).
• The Scarlet Knights did not play a game last season with moneyline odds of -4545 or shorter.
• Last season, Merrimack was the underdog nine times and won two of those games.
• The Warriors played as an underdog of +1600 or more twice last season and lost both games.
• Rutgers has a 97.8% chance to win this matchup based on the moneyline's implied probability.

Rutgers vs. Merrimack Head-to-Head Comparison

• The 28.4 rebounds per game the Warriors averaged ranked 344th in the country, and were 6.4 fewer than the 34.8 their opponents recorded per outing.
• The Warriors ranked 298th in college basketball by averaging 89.8 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively were 12th in college basketball, allowing 84.9 points per 100 possessions.

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