- Samford is a -10.5 point favorite vs Mercer
- Total (Over/Under): 158.5 points
- Mercer / Samford TV channel: ESPN+
The Mercer Bears visit Pete Hanna Center to take on the Samford Bulldogs on Feb. 5. Tip off is scheduled for 7:30pm EST in Birmingham, AL, USA.
Samford is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -10.5 (-115).
The Mercer vs. Samford Over/Under is 158.5 total points.
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Mercer vs. Samford Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Mercer | +10.5 -105 | O 158.5 -115 | +450 |
| Samford | -10.5 -115 | U 158.5 -105 | -625 |
Mercer vs Samford Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Samford will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Mercer vs Samford Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Mercer will cover the spread with 53.2% confidence for today’s game.
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Mercer Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Mercer has hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 31 games (+7.85 Units / 12% ROI)
- Mercer have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 31 games (+3.85 Units / 11% ROI)
- Mercer has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.05 Units / 9% ROI)
- Mercer has hit the Game Total Over in 10 of their last 17 away games (+2.25 Units / 12% ROI)
- Mercer has hit the Team Total Over in 17 of their last 31 games (+0.60 Units / 2% ROI)
Samford Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Samford has hit the 1H Moneyline in 15 of their last 17 games at home (+13.45 Units / 17% ROI)
- Samford has hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 17 games at home (+13.35 Units / 9% ROI)
- Samford has hit the Game Total Under in 20 of their last 33 games (+5.70 Units / 16% ROI)
- Samford have covered the Spread in 11 of their last 17 games at home (+4.45 Units / 24% ROI)
- Samford has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 19 of their last 33 games (+3.35 Units / 9% ROI)
Mercer Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Mercer has a 11-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.15 Units / 4.99% ROI).
- 9-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.2 Units / -2.43% ROI
- 10-11 when betting the Over for -2.15 Units / -9.29% ROI
- 11-10 when betting the Under for +0 Units / 0% ROI
Samford Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Samford has a 11-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.05 Units / -0.22% ROI).
- 16-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.5 Units / 5.21% ROI
- 7-14 when betting the Over for -8.45 Units / -36.5% ROI
- 14-7 when betting the Under for +6.3 Units / 27.33% ROI
Mercer Offensive Stats & Trends:
Mercer averaged 1.19 points per shot (2,192 points/1,843 shots) last season — tied for 21st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25
Mercer is shooting 66% from the free throw line (285/431) this season — tied for 14th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%
Mercer averaged 10.9 turnovers per game (338 turnovers/31 games) last season — 4th best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 11.7
Mercer averaged 28% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (524 free throw attempts/1,843 field goal attempts) last season — tied for 34th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%
Samford Offensive Stats & Trends:
Samford has averaged 85.3 points per game (4,863 points/57 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 75.1
Samford averaged 86.4 points per game (2,937 points/34 games) last season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 75.0
Samford averaged 86.4 points per game (2,937 points/34 games) last season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6
Samford shot 40% from three (343/866) last season — 6th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
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 212 steals this season — 2nd most among Southern Teams
Mercer has averaged 26.2 defensive rebounds per game (602 rebounds/23 games) this season — 2nd best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 24.3
Mercer has averaged 7.9 steals per game (427 steals/54 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 35th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8
Samford Defensive Stats & Trends:
Samford averaged 10.0 steals per game (341 steals/34 games) last season — 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7
Samford averaged 10.0 steals per game (341 steals/34 games) last season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 6.5
Samford forced 16.0 turnovers per game (544 turnovers/34 games) last season — best among Southern Teams ; League Avg: 11.4
Samford has averaged 9.8 steals per game (561 steals/57 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 6.8
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