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Rider vs. Merrimack prediction: Why Merrimack is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [12/4/2025]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Rider vs Merrimack predictions for college basketball Thursday.
Merrimack will face Rider in men's college basketball action at Lawler Arena on Thursday, commencing at 7:00PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts Merrimack as the most likely winner of the Rider vs. Merrimack game.
This article offers further insights into Thursday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Rider vs. Merrimack prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Thursday's NCAA basketball game between Rider and Merrimack 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives Merrimack an 82% chance of beating Rider. Our predicted final score has Merrimack winning 74-64.
According to our model, Rider (+9.5) has a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the 138.5-point over/under has a 51% chance of staying under.
Rider vs. Merrimack odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Rider | Merrimack |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +9.5 (-105) | -9.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | +390 | -470 |
| Total | o138.5 (-115) | u138.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Rider vs. Merrimack picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Rider +9.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | Merrimack | -470 |
| Total | Under 138.5 | -105 |
According to our best men's college basketball bets, the top play to make on this game is Rider +9.5 at the spread.
Rider vs. Merrimack game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's men's college basketball action between Merrimack and Rider at Lawler Arena is scheduled to commence at 7:00PM ET.
- Who: Rider vs. Merrimack
- Date: Thursday, December 4, 2025
- Time: 7:00PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Lawler Arena
Conclusion
We predict Merrimack, with an 82% win probability, will likely beat Rider on Thursday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Rider vs. Merrimack insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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