Mercer vs Furman Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 22

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 22, 2023, 1:17 PM
  • Furman (22-7) is a -12.5 point favorite vs Mercer (12-17)
  • Total (Over/Under): 140.5 points
  • Watch the game on ESPN+

The Mercer Bears (12-17) visit Timmons Arena to take on the Furman Paladins (22-7) on Feb. 22. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Greenville.

Furman is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -12.5 (-115).

The Mercer vs. Furman Over/Under is 140.5 total points.

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Mercer vs. Furman Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Mercer+12.5 -105O 140.5 -110+650
Furman -12.5 -115U 140.5 -110-1000

Mercer vs Furman Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Furman will win this game with 72.4% confidence.

Mercer vs Furman Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Mercer will cover the spread with 55.2% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Mercer and Furman, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • Mercer has hit the Game Total Under in 27 of their last 44 games (+9.40 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Mercer has hit the 1H Moneyline in 14 of their last 25 away games (+9.30 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Mercer has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 14 of their last 22 games (+5.20 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Mercer has hit the Team Total Over in 7 of their last 11 games (+3.60 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Mercer have covered the 1H Spread in 4 of their last 5 games (+2.90 Units / 52% ROI)
  • Furman has hit the 1H Moneyline in 34 of their last 45 games (+15.35 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Furman have covered the 1H Spread in 31 of their last 47 games (+14.30 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Furman have covered the Spread in 30 of their last 49 games (+10.20 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Furman has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 16 of their last 24 games (+7.20 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Furman has hit the Moneyline in 9 of their last 10 games at home (+6.55 Units / 8% ROI)

Mercer Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Mercer has gone 11-15 against the spread this college basketball season (-5.5 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 10-17 when betting on the Moneyline for -9.9 Units / -24.18% ROI
  • 10-16 when betting the Over for -7.6 Units / -25.59% ROI
  • 16-10 when betting the Under for +5 Units / 16.84% ROI

Furman Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Furman has gone 15-11 against the spread this college basketball season (+2.9 Units / 10.12% ROI).

  • 18-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -18.05 Units / -11.76% ROI
  • 14-12 when betting the Over for +0.8 Units / 2.8% ROI
  • 12-14 when betting the Under for -3.4 Units / -11.89% ROI

Mercer Offensive Stats & Trends:

Mercer has made 5.7 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 15th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.4

Mercer has averaged 10.7 turnovers per game (257 turnovers/24 games) this season — 3rd best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Mercer has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.3 (325 assists/ 257 TOs) this season — tied for 2nd best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Mercer is shooting 34% from three (136/403) this season — 5th lowest among Southern Teams; League Avg: 34%

Furman Offensive Stats & Trends:

Furman has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (1,017 assists/ 625 TOs) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Furman has 1,017 assists since the start of the 2021-22 season — most among Southern Teams

Furman has averaged 17.5 assists per game (1,017 assists/58 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 13.9

Furman has made 10.9 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.4

Mercer Defensive Stats & Trends:

Mercer has averaged 22.9 defensive rebounds per game (1,304 rebounds/57 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 23rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.4

Mercer has allowed 7.4 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 2nd best among Southern Teams ; League Avg: 8.2

Mercer has allowed 68.3 points per game (1,639 points/24 games) this season — 3rd best among Southern Teams ; League Avg: 70.1

Mercer has forced 10.8 turnovers per game (618 turnovers/57 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 16th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.7

Furman Defensive Stats & Trends:

Furman has averaged 24.6 defensive rebounds per game (590 rebounds/24 games) this season — 5th lowest among Southern Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Furman has 451 steals since the start of the 2021-22 season — most among Southern Teams

Furman has averaged 7.1 steals per game (170 steals/24 games) this season — 3rd best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 6.2

Furman has averaged 7.8 steals per game (451 steals/58 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 6.3


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