Merrimack College Warriors vs Butler Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

Betting on today’s Warriors and Bulldogs game? Catch the action at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN, as the Bulldogs hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on FS2. The over/under for this game is set at 134.5 points, and Butler is favored by -11.5 against Merrimack College in a non-conference matchup.

MERRIMACK COLLEGE WARRIORS VS BUTLER BULLDOGS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Butler Bulldogs -11.5

This game will be played at Hinkle Fieldhouse at 7:00 ET on Friday, November 22nd.

WHY BET THE BUTLER BULLDOGS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 88-61 in favor of the Bulldogs.
• Not only will Butler pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -11.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 134.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 149 points.

Can the Merrimack College Offense Score Enough on the Road?

Merrimack College fell 74-63 to Rutgers on Wednesday, November 20th. The Warriors, who were +19.5 point underdogs, kept the game closer than expected. The total points for the game reached 137, just over the 134.5 O/U line.

Merrimack trailed 37-30 at halftime and scored 33 points in the 2nd half, while allowing 37. Despite the loss, the Warriors’ performance against a strong Rutgers team was better than anticipated.

Merrimack’s offense put up 63 points in their last game, shooting 40.6% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.8%, with a strong 55% shooting on two-pointers but struggling from beyond the arc, hitting just 4 of 24 threes (16.7%).

At the free-throw line, they were perfect, going 7 for 7. Ace Bailey and Adam Clark led the way, with Bailey scoring 23 points and grabbing 10 rebounds, while Clark added 22 points and 6 assists. Dylan Harper chipped in 14 points and 8 rebounds.

Despite Merrimack’s defensive efforts, they allowed 74 points on 41% shooting from the field. The Warriors gave up 18 two-point baskets on 43 attempts, also at a 41% clip.

From beyond the arc, Merrimack’s opponents hit 7 of 17 threes, shooting 41%. They also sent them to the line 23 times, where they converted 17 free throws, or 73%. Merrimack allowed 15 offensive rebounds in the game.

Do the Bulldogs Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?

Butler Bulldogs Recent Game/Games

Butler picked up an 81-70 win over SMU on Friday, November 15th. The Bulldogs were +1.5 point underdogs going into the game, but they not only won, they also covered the spread.

Butler led 36-33 at halftime and outscored SMU 45-37 in the 2nd half. The O/U line was set at 157.5, but the teams combined for 151 points, falling just under the total.

Butler’s offense put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 41% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50.8%. They hit 46.2% from beyond the arc, connecting on 12 of 26 attempts, and were strong at the free-throw line, making 19 of 24 for 79.2%.

Chuck Harris led the way with 21 points, hitting 4 of 5 from three, while Kolby King was perfect from deep, going 4 for 4 and finishing with 14 points on 5 of 6 shooting overall. Jahmyl Telfort added 19 points and 6 rebounds, and Boopie Miller contributed 17 points and 4 assists.

Butler’s defense gave up 70 points, with their opponents shooting 41% from the field. They held them to 37% on two-point attempts, as the other team made 13 of 35 shots.

From beyond the arc, Butler allowed 12 threes on 26 attempts, a 46% shooting rate. They also sent their opponents to the line 24 times, where they hit 19 free throws, shooting 79%. Butler gave up 14 offensive rebounds in the game.