- Furman is a -2.5 point favorite vs Mercer
- Total (Over/Under): 154.5 points
- Mercer / Furman TV channel: ESPN+
The Mercer Bears visit Timmons Arena to take on the Furman Paladins on Dec. 31. Tip off is scheduled for 12:00pm EST in Greenville, SC.
Furman is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-118).
The Mercer vs. Furman Over/Under is 154.5 total points.
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Mercer vs. Furman Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Mercer | +2.5 -102 | O 154.5 -105 | 135 |
| Furman | -2.5 -118 | U 154.5 -115 | -160 |
Mercer vs Furman Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Furman will win this college basketball game with 65.1% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Mercer vs Furman Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Furman will cover the spread with 54.9% confidence for today’s game.
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Mercer Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Mercer has hit the 1H Moneyline in 8 of their last 17 away games (+11.20 Units / 56% ROI)
- Mercer has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 30 games (+6.90 Units / 21% ROI)
- Mercer have covered the 1H Spread in 12 of their last 17 away games (+6.00 Units / 30% ROI)
- Mercer has hit the Team Total Under in 18 of their last 30 games (+4.25 Units / 12% ROI)
- Mercer has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 10 of their last 17 away games (+2.00 Units / 10% ROI)
Furman Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Furman has hit the Game Total Over in 21 of their last 32 games (+8.90 Units / 25% ROI)
- Furman has hit the Team Total Over in 21 of their last 32 games (+8.15 Units / 22% ROI)
- Furman has hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 32 games (+4.05 Units / 4% ROI)
- Furman has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 19 of their last 32 games (+3.85 Units / 10% ROI)
- Furman have covered the 1H Spread in 17 of their last 32 games (+0.75 Units / 2% ROI)
Mercer Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Mercer has a 8-2 record against the spread this college basketball season (+5.8 Units / 52.73% ROI).
- 5-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.8 Units / 4.57% ROI
- 5-5 when betting the Over for -0.5 Units / -4.55% ROI
- 5-5 when betting the Under for -0.5 Units / -4.55% ROI
Furman Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Furman has a 5-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.5 Units / -4.55% ROI).
- 7-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.75 Units / 20.26% ROI
- 5-5 when betting the Over for -0.5 Units / -4.55% ROI
- 5-5 when betting the Under for -0.5 Units / -4.55% ROI
Mercer Offensive Stats & Trends:
Furman has allowed opponents to shoot 43% (335/785) this season — 4th best among Southern Teams ; League Avg: 44%
Furman forced 11.4 turnovers per game (353 turnovers/31 games) last season — 5th lowest among Southern Teams ; League Avg: 11.4
Furman has allowed 7.5 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for best among Southern Teams ; League Avg: 8.1
Furman has forced 10.2 turnovers per game (133 turnovers/13 games) this season — tied for 23rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.6
Furman Offensive Stats & Trends:
Furman has averaged 17.3 assists per game (225 assists/13 games) this season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 14.6
Furman has an eFG% of 56% this season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 52%
Furman is shooting 31% from three (117/380) this season — tied for 21st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Furman has 166 turnovers this season — most among Southern Teams
Mercer Defensive Stats & Trends:
Furman has allowed opponents to shoot 43% (335/785) this season — 4th best among Southern Teams ; League Avg: 44%
Furman forced 11.4 turnovers per game (353 turnovers/31 games) last season — 5th lowest among Southern Teams ; League Avg: 11.4
Furman has allowed 7.5 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for best among Southern Teams ; League Avg: 8.1
Furman has forced 10.2 turnovers per game (133 turnovers/13 games) this season — tied for 23rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.6
Furman Defensive Stats & Trends:
Furman has averaged 17.3 assists per game (225 assists/13 games) this season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 14.6
Furman has an eFG% of 56% this season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 52%
Furman is shooting 31% from three (117/380) this season — tied for 21st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Furman has 166 turnovers this season — most among Southern Teams
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