- Furman (8-12) is a -3.5 point favorite vs Mercer (11-9)
- Total (Over/Under): 146.5 points
- Furman / Mercer TV channel: ESPN+
The Furman Paladins (8-12) visit Hawkins Arena to take on the Mercer Bears (11-9) on Feb. 7. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Macon, GA.
Furman is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-110).
The Furman vs. Mercer Over/Under is 146.5 total points.
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Furman vs. Mercer Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Furman | -3.5 -110 | O 146.5 -110 | -165 |
| Mercer | +3.5 -110 | U 146.5 -110 | +140 |
Furman vs Mercer Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Furman will win this college basketball game with 61.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Furman vs Mercer Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Mercer will cover the spread with 58.4% confidence for today’s game.
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Furman Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Furman has hit the Team Total Over in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.35 Units / 9% ROI)
- Furman has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 31 games (+1.50 Units / 4% ROI)
Mercer Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Mercer has hit the 1H Moneyline in 17 of their last 28 games (+9.55 Units / 25% ROI)
- Mercer have covered the 1H Spread in 17 of their last 28 games (+4.30 Units / 13% ROI)
- Mercer has hit the Team Total Under in 8 of their last 12 games at home (+3.45 Units / 25% ROI)
- Mercer has hit the Game Total Under in 7 of their last 12 games at home (+2.60 Units / 20% ROI)
- Mercer has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 16 of their last 28 games (+2.15 Units / 7% ROI)
Furman Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Furman has a 8-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.25 Units / -23.81% ROI).
- 9-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.2 Units / -8.02% ROI
- 10-10 when betting the Over for -1.1 Units / -4.98% ROI
- 10-10 when betting the Under for -1 Units / -4.57% ROI
Mercer Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Mercer has a 11-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.1 Units / 5% ROI).
- 8-11 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.65 Units / 2.2% ROI
- 11-8 when betting the Over for +2.2 Units / 10% ROI
- 8-11 when betting the Under for -4.1 Units / -18.64% ROI
Furman Offensive Stats & Trends:
Furman has 983 assists since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among Southern Teams
Furman has made 9.8 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 18th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5
Furman is shooting 59% from inside the arc (756/1,271) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%
Furman has made 9.6 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.4
Mercer Offensive Stats & Trends:
Mercer has averaged 1.18 points per shot (1,535 points/1,302 shots) this season — tied for 25th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25
Mercer has a TS% of 46% this season — tied for 42nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%
Mercer has made 6.3 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 21st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.4
Mercer has averaged 69.1 points per game (3,803 points/55 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 30th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.5
Furman Defensive Stats & Trends:
Furman has 407 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd most among Southern Teams
Furman has averaged 26.2 defensive rebounds per game (576 rebounds/22 games) this season — 3rd best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 25.3
Furman has averaged 25.1 defensive rebounds per game (1,455 rebounds/58 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 3rd best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 24.6
Furman has averaged 7.0 steals per game (407 steals/58 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 2nd best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 6.3
Mercer Defensive Stats & Trends:
Mercer has averaged 21.7 defensive rebounds per game (478 rebounds/22 games) this season — tied for 20th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7
Mercer has averaged 22.6 defensive rebounds per game (1,241 rebounds/55 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 25th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3
Mercer has averaged 7.4 steals per game (162 steals/22 games) this season — 3rd best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 6.5
Mercer has 162 steals this season — 3rd most among Southern Teams
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