Mercer vs South Alabama Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Nov. 16

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  • South Alabama is a -4.5 point favorite vs Mercer
  • Total (Over/Under): 152.5 points
  • Mercer / South Alabama TV channel: ESPN+

The Mercer Bears visit Mitchell Center to take on the South Alabama Jaguars on Nov. 16. Tip off is scheduled for 4:00pm EST in Mobile, AL.

South Alabama is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-110).

The Mercer vs. South Alabama Over/Under is 152.5 total points.

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Mercer vs. South Alabama Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Mercer+4.5 -110O 152.5 -110+155
South Alabama -4.5 -110U 152.5 -110-190

Mercer vs South Alabama Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts South Alabama will win this college basketball game with 74.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Mercer vs South Alabama Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Mercer will cover the spread with 52.5% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Mercer has hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 28 games (+8.70 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Mercer has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 29 games (+7.00 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Mercer has hit the Team Total Over in 18 of their last 29 games (+5.40 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Mercer has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 17 of their last 29 games (+3.15 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Mercer have covered the Spread in 16 of their last 29 games (+2.80 Units / 9% ROI)
  • South Alabama has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 16 games at home (+1.30 Units / 7% ROI)
  • South Alabama has hit the Team Total Over in 9 of their last 16 games at home (+1.25 Units / 7% ROI)
  • South Alabama have covered the Spread in 16 of their last 30 games (+0.65 Units / 2% ROI)

Mercer Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Mercer has a 0-1 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.1 Units / -100% ROI).

  • 0-1 when betting on the Moneyline for -1 Units / -100% ROI
  • 1-0 when betting the Over for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI
  • 0-1 when betting the Under for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI

South Alabama Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

South Alabama has a 2-1 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.9 Units / 27.27% ROI).

  • 1-2 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.4 Units / -33.33% ROI
  • 1-2 when betting the Over for -1.2 Units / -36.36% ROI
  • 2-1 when betting the Under for +0.9 Units / 27.27% ROI

Mercer Offensive Stats & Trends:

Mercer averaged 10.0 offensive rebounds per game (310 rebounds/31 games) last season — 3rd best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 9.8

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%

Mercer turned the ball over 338 times last season — 4th fewest among Southern Teams

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

South Alabama Offensive Stats & Trends:

South Alabama averaged 6.8 offensive rebounds per game (211 rebounds/31 games) last season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 10.0

South Alabama averaged 6.8 offensive rebounds per game (211 rebounds/31 games) last season — tied for 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.8

South Alabama averaged 10.7 assists per game (332 assists/31 games) last season — tied for 13th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.4

South Alabama averaged 1.26 points per shot (2,288 points/1,823 shots) last season — tied for 4th best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 1.23

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 stole the ball 215 times last season — 4th most among Southern Teams

Mercer averaged 6.9 steals per game (215 steals/31 games) last season — 5th lowest among Southern Teams; League Avg: 6.5

Mercer forced 11.6 turnovers per game (361 turnovers/31 games) last season — tied for 3rd best among Southern Teams ; League Avg: 11.4

South Alabama Defensive Stats & Trends:

South Alabama averaged 23.5 defensive rebounds per game (730 rebounds/31 games) last season — 5th lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 24.6

South Alabama averaged 6.8 steals per game (210 steals/31 games) last season — 5th lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 7.2

South Alabama allowed opponents to shoot 45% (845/1,884) last season — tied for 3rd highest among Sunbelt Teams ; League Avg: 43%


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