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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The Bucknell and Merrimack basketball teams will play on Friday, December 22nd, 2023 as the 2023-24 college basketball season continues to roll along. Now that both teams have a few games under their belts, let’s size up this matchup by looking at some performance metrics and key stats.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Bucknell currently has a 98.33 conference power ranking so far in the 2023-24 season. The SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Merrimack is 99.33.
- Away Bucknell - Bucknell heads into this game with a 2-5 record as an away team, ranking them 1st in the Patriot Conference for away team wins.
- Home Merrimack - Merrimack will host Bucknell sporting a 3-0 record as a home team. They currently rank 2nd in the Northeast Conference for home team wins for the 2023-24 season.
- Conference Win Percentage - Bucknell currently ranks 1st (0.000) in the Patriot Conference, with Merrimack now standing 1st (0.000) for their conference win percentage in the 2023 Northeast Conference for the 2023-24 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - Bucknell has a 0.273 overall win percentage. Their opponent, Merrimack, has a 0.417 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - Bucknell has a 3-8 regular season overall record. Merrimack has notched a 5-7 standing so far in the 2023-24 college basketball season.
Moneyline Mage
Spelling out the winners with humor since the middle ages.
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the magical world of college basketball! On Friday, December 22nd, 2023, prepare yourselves for an enchanting clash between the Bucknell and Merrimack teams. Bucknell, with a 3-8 overall standing, is ready to cast their spells on the court against Merrimack, who boasts a 5-7 overall standing this season.
In this mystical realm of college basketball, conference records hold great power. They determine the seeds for the conference tournament. Bucknell enters this game with a 0-0 Patriot Conference standing, while Merrimack possesses a 0-0 Northeast Conference standing.
Both teams have been facing a challenging path lately. Bucknell is currently on a losing streak, while Merrimack also experienced defeat in their previous game. These wizards of basketball are hungry for victory and will leave no spell uncast to claim it.
For those brave enough to wager on this enchanting duel, our point spread, total, and moneyline tables show the best lines and odds for this matchup. You can place a bet at BetMGM, BetWay, or Betrivers and add a touch of magic to your game day experience. But first, let's review each team's futures odds and current standings below.
So, gather your wands and prepare for an evening filled with thrilling dribbles, breathtaking passes, and jaw-dropping shots. Bucknell and Merrimack are ready to enchant us all on the court. Let the game begin!
Best Bison at Warriors Odds
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Merrimack is a -5.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetRivers, while Bucknell is a +5.5 -105 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 126.5 -110 points at BetRivers, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 126.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
Merrimack is a -245 moneyline favorite at BetRivers and Bucknell is a +200 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Bucknell
Merrimack
12/22/23 2:00pm EST | +5.5 -105-5.5 -115 |
Underdog Bucknell - Bucknell bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +5.5 Bucknell underdog bet wins if they lose by 5 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 6 or more.
Favorite Merrimack - Merrimack bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -5.5 Merrimack favorite bet wins if they win by 6 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 5 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Bucknell at Merrimack Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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Bucknell
Merrimack
First to 5 Points
12/22/23 2:00pm EST | +105-145Bet |
Bucknell
Merrimack
First to 10 Points
12/22/23 2:00pm EST | +115-160Bet |
Bucknell
Merrimack
First to 15 Points
12/22/23 2:00pm EST | +120-165Bet |
Bucknell
Merrimack
Game to Overtime
12/22/23 2:00pm EST | Yes +1150No -10000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| Northeast | ||||||||
| Merrimack | 21-12 | 0.636 | 13-2 | 7-9 | 13-3 | - | 0.813 | L1 |
| Patriot | ||||||||
| Bucknell | 14-19 | 0.424 | 6-8 | 8-11 | 10-8 | +6 | 0.556 | L1 |
Bucknell & Merrimack Futures Odds
Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.
Bucknell Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Bucknell YR: futures available
Merrimack Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Merrimack YR: futures available
Bucknell & Merrimack Team Pages
Review each team's futures odds, betting bonuses, current standings and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Bucknell vs Merrimack College Basketball Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Friday, December 22nd, 2023 at 2:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Bucknell vs Merrimack Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Bucknell vs Merrimack Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.