- Furman (11-16) is a -9.5 point favorite vs Mercer (15-11)
- Total (Over/Under): 150.5 points
- Mercer / Furman TV channel: ESPN+
The Mercer Bears (15-11) visit Timmons Arena to take on the Furman Paladins (11-16) on Mar. 2. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Greenville, SC.
Furman is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -9.5 (-115).
The Mercer vs. Furman Over/Under is 150.5 total points.
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Mercer vs. Furman Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Mercer | +9.5 -105 | O 150.5 -110 | +360 |
| Furman | -9.5 -115 | U 150.5 -110 | -500 |
Mercer vs Furman Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Furman will win this college basketball game with 83.0% 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 51.6% confidence for today’s game.
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Mercer Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Mercer has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 19 of their last 29 games (+7.45 Units / 22% ROI)
- Mercer has hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 28 games (+5.75 Units / 13% ROI)
- Mercer has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 15 away games (+4.35 Units / 25% ROI)
- Mercer has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 15 away games (+3.50 Units / 21% ROI)
- Mercer have covered the Spread in 16 of their last 29 games (+2.80 Units / 9% ROI)
Furman Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Furman has hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 14 games at home (+7.45 Units / 13% ROI)
- Furman have covered the 1H Spread in 12 of their last 16 games at home (+7.35 Units / 40% ROI)
- Furman have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 16 games at home (+1.25 Units / 7% ROI)
- Furman has hit the Team Total Over in 9 of their last 16 games at home (+1.05 Units / 6% ROI)
Mercer Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Mercer has a 15-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.9 Units / 9.76% ROI).
- 12-14 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.75 Units / 14.86% ROI
- 16-10 when betting the Over for +5 Units / 16.84% ROI
- 10-16 when betting the Under for -7.6 Units / -25.59% ROI
Furman Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Furman has a 11-16 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6.65 Units / -22.35% ROI).
- 12-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.2 Units / -8.24% ROI
- 13-14 when betting the Over for -2.5 Units / -8.4% ROI
- 14-13 when betting the Under for -0.35 Units / -1.18% ROI
Mercer Offensive Stats & Trends:
Mercer has made 6.1 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 17th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.4
Mercer has a TS% of 45% this season — 34th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%
Mercer has averaged 10.3 offensive rebounds per game (247 rebounds/24 games) this season — 3rd best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 9.9
Mercer has averaged 1.18 points per shot (3,927 points/3,314 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 24th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.24
Furman Offensive Stats & Trends:
Furman has averaged 16.9 assists per game (995 assists/59 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 13.4
Furman is shooting 59% from inside the arc (772/1,301) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%
Furman has 995 assists since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among Southern Teams
Furman has averaged 16.9 assists per game (995 assists/59 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 9th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.3
Mercer Defensive Stats & Trends:
Mercer has averaged 6.3 steals per game (361 steals/57 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th lowest among Southern Teams; League Avg: 6.3
Mercer has averaged 22.1 defensive rebounds per game (531 rebounds/24 games) this season — tied for 21st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7
Mercer has 176 steals this season — 2nd most among Southern Teams
Mercer has 361 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th most among Southern Teams
Furman Defensive Stats & Trends:
Furman has averaged 26.1 defensive rebounds per game (600 rebounds/23 games) this season — 3rd best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 25.3
Furman has averaged 25.1 defensive rebounds per game (1,479 rebounds/59 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 3rd best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 24.7
Furman has 413 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd most among Southern Teams
Furman has averaged 7.0 steals per game (413 steals/59 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 2nd best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 6.3
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