- East Tennessee State is a -2.5 point favorite vs Mercer
- Total (Over/Under): 153.5 points
- East Tennessee State / Mercer TV channel: ESPN+
The East Tennessee State Buccaneers visit Hawkins Arena to take on the Mercer Bears on Jan. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Macon, GA.
East Tennessee State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).
The East Tennessee State vs. Mercer Over/Under is 153.5 total points.
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East Tennessee State vs. Mercer Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| East Tennessee State | -2.5 -110 | O 153.5 -115 | -155 |
| Mercer | +2.5 -110 | U 153.5 -105 | +125 |
East Tennessee State vs Mercer Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts East Tennessee State will win this college basketball game with 79.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
East Tennessee State vs Mercer Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts East Tennessee State will cover the spread with 65.0% confidence for today’s game.
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East Tennessee State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- East Tennessee State has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 17 away games (+1.95 Units / 10% ROI)
- East Tennessee State has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 17 away games (+0.05 Units / 0% ROI)
Mercer Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Mercer has hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 31 games (+10.55 Units / 17% ROI)
- Mercer have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 31 games (+4.85 Units / 14% ROI)
- Mercer has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 31 games (+2.65 Units / 8% ROI)
- Mercer has hit the Team Total Over in 8 of their last 14 games at home (+1.25 Units / 8% ROI)
East Tennessee State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
East Tennessee State has a 4-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.75 Units / -33.33% ROI).
- 6-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -7.62 Units / -16.5% ROI
- 6-7 when betting the Over for -1.8 Units / -12.5% ROI
- 7-6 when betting the Under for +0.4 Units / 2.82% ROI
Mercer Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Mercer has a 8-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.55 Units / 17.89% ROI).
- 7-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.5 Units / 4.25% ROI
- 7-6 when betting the Over for +0.35 Units / 2.44% ROI
- 6-7 when betting the Under for -1.7 Units / -11.93% ROI
East Tennessee State Offensive Stats & Trends:
East Tennessee State averaged 12.7 offensive rebounds per game (418 rebounds/33 games) last season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 9.8
East Tennessee State had 418 offensive rebounds last season — most among Southern Teams
East Tennessee State has averaged 12.2 offensive rebounds per game (587 rebounds/48 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 10.1
East Tennessee State has 587 offensive rebounds since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among Southern Teams
Mercer Offensive Stats & Trends:
Mercer has averaged 82.9 points per game (1,243 points/15 games) this season — tied for 29th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 75.1
Mercer has a TS% of 49% this season — 4th best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 49%
Mercer has an eFG% of 53% this season — 4th best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 53%
Mercer averaged 10.0 offensive rebounds per game (310 rebounds/31 games) last season — 3rd best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 9.8
East Tennessee State Defensive Stats & Trends:
East Tennessee State averaged 7.8 steals per game (256 steals/33 games) last season — 2nd best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 6.5
East Tennessee State has 119 steals this season — 4th most among Southern Teams
East Tennessee State has averaged 7.8 steals per game (375 steals/48 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 6.9
East Tennessee State has averaged 7.9 steals per game (119 steals/15 games) this season — 4th best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 7.5
Mercer Defensive Stats & Trends:
Mercer has averaged 10.2 steals per game (153 steals/15 games) this season — 2nd best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 7.5
Mercer averaged 21.9 defensive rebounds per game (678 rebounds/31 games) last season — tied for 16th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5
Mercer has averaged 10.2 steals per game (153 steals/15 games) this season — tied for 10th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.2
Mercer stole the ball 215 times last season — 4th most among Southern Teams
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