Merrimack vs VCU Prediction College Basketball Picks 11/13/24

In this article, we will formulate a Merrimack vs VCU prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, November 13th at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Virginia. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Merrimack Warriors Betting Preview

The Merrimack Warriors are 1-0 this year after they defeated Vermont by a score of 65-51 in their first game. Merrimack led 28-22 at halftime and they added 37 points in the second half to pull away with the win. The Warriors shot 39.3% from the field, 44.4% on three-pointers, and 90% on free throws in the game. Merrimack made 8 three-pointers and 9 free throws, recorded eight assists, and won the rebounding battle by three while forcing 16 turnovers in the win. Adam Clark led Merrimack with 19 points, six rebounds, and six assists, while Sean Trumper and Matt Becht added 11 points each in the victory. 

VCU Rams Betting Preview

The VCU Rams are 2-0 this season after they defeated Boston College by a score of 80-55 in their last game.VCU led 33-20 at the half and they scored 47 points in the second half for the blowout win. The Rams shot 43.3% from the field, 29.6% on three-pointers, and 69% on free throws in the game. Phillip Russell led VCU with 20 points and three rebounds in the victory. 

Prior to that game, the Rams defeated Bellarmine by a score of 84-65 in their first game of the season. VCU has scored 82 points per game and they have allowed 60 points per game, while also averaging 39.5 rebounds and 17 assists per game this season. Joe Bamisile is averaging 18.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game, while VCU is shooting 47.8% from the field, 67.4% on free throws, and 41.1% on three-pointers this year. VCU will meet Loyola Maryland and Seton Hall after this game.

Why VCU will cover

• VCU has won eight of its last nine games against non-conference opponents.
• Merrimack has lost each of its last seven Wednesday road games.

Why Merrimack will cover

• Merrimack has won seven of its last eight night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Merrimack vs VCU Prediction 

VCU rolls into this game after blowing the doors off of Boston College in their last game and they will look to go 3-0 with a win here. The Rams have looked fantastic on both sides of the court in their first two games, but their defense has been excellent. Merrimack did pick up a nice victory over a pesky Vermont team to open the season, but this is just their second game of the year. The Warriors rolled to a win in that game, but they shot below 40% from the field. I honestly don’t see how Merrimack scores more than 55 points here, so give me VCU to win big.