- East Tennessee State is a -8.5 point favorite vs Mercer
- Total (Over/Under): 144.5 points
- Mercer / East Tennessee State TV channel: ESPN+
The Mercer Bears visit Freedom Hall to take on the East Tennessee State Buccaneers on Feb. 26. Tip off is scheduled for 6:00pm EST in Johnson City, TN, USA.
East Tennessee State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-110).
The Mercer vs. East Tennessee State Over/Under is 144.5 total points.
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Mercer vs. East Tennessee State Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Mercer | +8.5 -110 | O 144.5 -110 | +320 |
| East Tennessee State | -8.5 -110 | U 144.5 -110 | -425 |
Mercer vs East Tennessee State Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts East Tennessee State will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Mercer vs East Tennessee State Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Mercer will cover the spread with 51.3% confidence for today’s game.
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Mercer Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Mercer has hit the Game Total Over in 12 of their last 19 away games (+4.15 Units / 20% ROI)
- Mercer has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 11 of their last 19 away games (+1.80 Units / 8% ROI)
- Mercer has hit the Team Total Under in 17 of their last 31 games (+1.00 Units / 3% ROI)
East Tennessee State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- East Tennessee State have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 33 games (+4.85 Units / 13% ROI)
- East Tennessee State has hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 15 games at home (+2.30 Units / 3% ROI)
- East Tennessee State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 9 of their last 15 games at home (+2.25 Units / 13% ROI)
- East Tennessee State has hit the Team Total Over in 9 of their last 15 games at home (+2.15 Units / 13% ROI)
- East Tennessee State have covered the 1H Spread in 17 of their last 33 games (+0.87 Units / 2% ROI)
Mercer Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Mercer has a 12-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.35 Units / -11.3% ROI).
- 10-17 when betting on the Moneyline for -7.6 Units / -12.67% ROI
- 12-15 when betting the Over for -4.7 Units / -15.72% ROI
- 15-12 when betting the Under for +1.8 Units / 6.1% ROI
East Tennessee State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
East Tennessee State has a 12-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.15 Units / -3.88% ROI).
- 15-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -7.27 Units / -7.6% ROI
- 12-15 when betting the Over for -4.6 Units / -15.46% ROI
- 15-12 when betting the Under for +1.75 Units / 5.9% ROI
Mercer Offensive Stats & Trends:
Mercer is shooting 64% from the free throw line (350/545) this season — 6th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%
Mercer has 18.8 free throw attempts per game this season — 5th lowest among Southern Teams; League Avg: 18.1
Mercer averaged 10.0 offensive rebounds per game (310 rebounds/31 games) last season — 3rd best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 9.8
Mercer has averaged 10.7 offensive rebounds per game (309 rebounds/29 games) this season — 4th best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 10.2
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 had a TS% of 44% last season — 11th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%
East Tennessee State averaged 12.7 offensive rebounds per game (418 rebounds/33 games) last season — tied for 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.8
Mercer Defensive Stats & Trends:
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 25.9 defensive rebounds per game (750 rebounds/29 games) this season — 2nd best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 24.2
Mercer has averaged 25.9 defensive rebounds per game (750 rebounds/29 games) this season — 28th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.2
Mercer has averaged 8.6 steals per game (250 steals/29 games) this season — 2nd best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 7.2
East Tennessee State Defensive Stats & Trends:
East Tennessee State has averaged 7.8 steals per game (227 steals/29 games) this season — 4th best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 7.2
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 227 steals this season — 4th most among Southern Teams
East Tennessee State stole the ball 256 times last season — 2nd most among Southern Teams
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