Detroit Mercy vs Wright State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 8

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 08, 2024, 11:13 AM
  • Wright State (10-12) is a -18.5 point favorite vs Detroit Mercy (5-19)
  • Total (Over/Under): 160.5 points
  • Detroit Mercy / Wright State TV channel: ESPN+

The Detroit Mercy Titans (5-19) visit Ervin J. Nutter Center to take on the Wright State Raiders (10-12) on Feb. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Dayton, OH.

Wright State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -18.5 (-110).

The Detroit Mercy vs. Wright State Over/Under is 160.5 total points.

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Detroit Mercy vs. Wright State Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Detroit Mercy+18.5 -110O 160.5 -110+1100
Wright State -18.5 -110U 160.5 -110-2500

Detroit Mercy vs Wright State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Wright State will win this college basketball game with 95.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Detroit Mercy vs Wright State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Wright State will cover the spread with 54.5% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Detroit Mercy has hit the Team Total Under in 21 of their last 32 games (+8.40 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Detroit Mercy has hit the Game Total Over in 11 of their last 19 away games (+4.40 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Detroit Mercy has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 12 of their last 19 away games (+3.95 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Wright State has hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 30 games (+10.10 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Wright State have covered the 1H Spread in 18 of their last 30 games (+5.50 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Wright State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 17 of their last 30 games (+2.10 Units / 6% ROI)

Detroit Mercy Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Detroit Mercy has a 4-19 record against the spread this college basketball season (-16.9 Units / -64.02% ROI).

  • 0-20 when betting on the Moneyline for -21.25 Units / -100% ROI
  • 11-11 when betting the Over for -1.1 Units / -4.17% ROI
  • 11-11 when betting the Under for -1.05 Units / -3.98% ROI

Wright State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Wright State has a 10-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.2 Units / -13.22% ROI).

  • 11-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -9.25 Units / -12.69% ROI
  • 17-4 when betting the Over for +12.6 Units / 52.17% ROI
  • 4-17 when betting the Under for -14.75 Units / -60.82% ROI

Detroit Mercy Offensive Stats & Trends:

Detroit Mercy is shooting 26% from three (133/506) this season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Detroit Mercy is shooting 40% (550/1,375) this season — lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 45%

Detroit Mercy has averaged 1.11 points per shot (1,527 points/1,375 shots) this season — lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 1.26

Detroit Mercy has an eFG% of 45% this season — lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 52%

Wright State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Wright State is shooting 54% (776/1,448) this season — best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 45%

Wright State is shooting 54% (776/1,448) this season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Wright State is shooting 51% (1,807/3,525) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 45%

Wright State is shooting 37% from three (360/980) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 34%

Detroit Mercy Defensive Stats & Trends:

Detroit Mercy has averaged 19.4 defensive rebounds per game (466 rebounds/24 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Detroit Mercy has allowed opponents to shoot 44% from three (44/101) this season — 3rd highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 35%

Detroit Mercy has averaged 21.2 defensive rebounds per game (1,209 rebounds/57 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Detroit Mercy has averaged 6.7 steals per game (160 steals/24 games) this season — 5th best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 7.0

Wright State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Wright State has averaged 6.1 steals per game (347 steals/57 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 6.9

Wright State has averaged 24.9 defensive rebounds per game (1,417 rebounds/57 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 22.6

Wright State has averaged 23.4 defensive rebounds per game (562 rebounds/24 games) this season — 3rd best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 22.3

Wright State has averaged 5.8 steals per game (140 steals/24 games) this season — 3rd lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 7.0


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