- Mercer (10-12) are -1.5 point favorites vs The Citadel (9-12)
- Total (Over/Under): 134.5 points
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The Mercer Bears (10-12) visit McAlister Field House to take on the The Citadel Bulldogs (9-12) on Jan. 28. Tip off is scheduled for 1:00pm EST in Charleston.
Mercer is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-115).
The Mercer vs. The Citadel Over/Under is 134.5 total points.
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Mercer vs. The Citadel Odds, Spread, Over/Under
Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
Mercer | -1.5 -115 | 134.5 -110 | -135 |
The Citadel | +1.5 -105 | 134.5 -110 | +110 |
Mercer vs The Citadel Prediction for Today’s Game:
Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Mercer will win this game with 53.8% confidence.
Mercer vs The Citadel Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Mercer will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.
Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Mercer and The Citadel, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.
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Mercer Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Mercer has hit the 1H Moneyline in 13 of their last 25 away games (+9.70 Units / 33% ROI)
- Mercer has hit the Game Total Under in 24 of their last 37 games (+9.70 Units / 24% ROI)
- Mercer has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 11 of their last 15 games (+6.60 Units / 40% ROI)
- Mercer has hit the Team Total Over in 7 of their last 11 games (+3.60 Units / 28% ROI)
- Mercer has hit the Moneyline in 3 of their last 4 games (+2.25 Units / 34% ROI)
The Citadel Basketball Best Bets Today:
- The Citadel has hit the Game Total Under in 18 of their last 28 games (+7.00 Units / 23% ROI)
- The Citadel has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 9 of their last 13 games at home (+5.70 Units / 40% ROI)
- The Citadel has hit the Moneyline in 3 of their last 4 games (+3.65 Units / 91% ROI)
Mercer Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Mercer has gone 8-12 against the spread this college basketball season (-5.2 Units / -23.64% ROI).
- 8-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.35 Units / -18.54% ROI
- 7-13 when betting the Over for -7.3 Units / -33.18% ROI
- 13-7 when betting the Under for +5.3 Units / 24.09% ROI
The Citadel Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
The Citadel has gone 10-9 against the spread this college basketball season (+0.1 Units / 0% ROI).
- 8-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.9 Units / -15.95% ROI
- 9-11 when betting the Over for -3.1 Units / -14.09% ROI
- 11-9 when betting the Under for +1.1 Units / 5% ROI
Mercer Offensive Stats & Trends:
Mercer has made 5.9 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 29th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5
Mercer has averaged 11.0 turnovers per game (241 turnovers/22 games) this season — tied for 27th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.6
Mercer has averaged 7.9 offensive rebounds per game (436 rebounds/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 32nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.4
The Citadel Offensive Stats & Trends:
The Citadel is shooting 33% from three (154/473) this season — tied for 35th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
The Citadel has averaged 6.5 offensive rebounds per game (137 rebounds/21 games) this season — tied for 14th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.5
Mercer Defensive Stats & Trends:
Mercer has averaged 22.8 defensive rebounds per game (1,255 rebounds/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 20th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.4
Mercer has forced 10.9 turnovers per game (601 turnovers/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 17th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.7
The Citadel Defensive Stats & Trends:
The Citadel has averaged 5.4 steals per game (113 steals/21 games) this season — tied for 32nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7
The Citadel has allowed 74.2 points per game (1,559 points/21 games) this season — 39th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 69.5
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