- Furman (24-7) is a -10.5 point favorite vs Mercer (14-18)
- Total (Over/Under): 140.5 points
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The Mercer Bears (14-18) visit Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville to take on the Furman Paladins (24-7) on Mar. 4. Tip off is scheduled for 12:00pm EST in Asheville.
Furman is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -10.5 (-110).
The Mercer vs. Furman Over/Under is 140.5 total points.
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Mercer vs. Furman Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Mercer | +10.5 -110 | O 140.5 -110 | +400 |
| Furman | -10.5 -110 | U 140.5 -110 | -550 |
Mercer vs Furman Prediction for Today’s Game:
Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Furman will win this game with 67.3% confidence.
Mercer vs Furman Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Mercer will cover the spread with 51.0% 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 Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Mercer has hit the Game Total Under in 30 of their last 47 games (+12.40 Units / 24% ROI)
- Mercer has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 17 of their last 25 games (+8.20 Units / 30% ROI)
- Mercer has hit the 1H Moneyline in 13 of their last 24 away games (+8.15 Units / 29% ROI)
- Mercer have covered the 1H Spread in 7 of their last 8 games (+5.90 Units / 67% ROI)
- Mercer has hit the Team Total Over in 7 of their last 11 games (+3.60 Units / 28% ROI)
Furman Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Furman has hit the 1H Moneyline in 36 of their last 47 games (+17.35 Units / 12% ROI)
- Furman have covered the 1H Spread in 32 of their last 49 games (+14.20 Units / 26% ROI)
- Furman have covered the Spread in 30 of their last 50 games (+9.10 Units / 17% ROI)
- Furman has hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 11 games at home (+7.55 Units / 8% ROI)
- Furman has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 17 of their last 26 games (+7.10 Units / 25% ROI)
Mercer Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Mercer has gone 14-15 against the spread this college basketball season (-2.5 Units / 0% ROI).
- 12-18 when betting on the Moneyline for -8.9 Units / -18.33% ROI
- 10-19 when betting the Over for -10.9 Units / -33.03% ROI
- 19-10 when betting the Under for +8 Units / 24.24% ROI
Furman Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Furman has gone 16-12 against the spread this college basketball season (+2.8 Units / 9.08% ROI).
- 20-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -16.05 Units / -9.81% ROI
- 15-13 when betting the Over for +0.7 Units / 2.27% ROI
- 13-15 when betting the Under for -3.5 Units / -11.36% ROI
Mercer Offensive Stats & Trends:
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 averaged 9.3 offensive rebounds per game (223 rebounds/24 games) this season — 5th lowest among Southern Teams; League Avg: 8.9
Mercer is shooting 34% from three (136/403) this season — 5th lowest among Southern Teams; League Avg: 34%
Mercer has averaged 10.7 turnovers per game (257 turnovers/24 games) this season — tied for 16th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.5
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 an eFG% of 56% this season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 52%
Furman has averaged 17.6 assists per game (422 assists/24 games) this season — tied for 6th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.3
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 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
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 170 steals this season — 3rd most among Southern Teams
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