- Mercer is a -9.5 point favorite vs VMI
- Total (Over/Under): 153.5 points
- Mercer / VMI TV channel: ESPN+
The Mercer Bears visit Cameron Hall to take on the VMI Keydets on Jan. 15. Tip off is scheduled for 6:00pm EST in Lexington, VA.
Mercer is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -9.5 (-115).
The Mercer vs. VMI Over/Under is 153.5 total points.
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Mercer vs. VMI Odds, Spread, Over/Under
Mercer vs VMI Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Mercer will win this college basketball game with 73.1% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Mercer vs VMI Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Mercer will cover the spread with 59.3% confidence for today’s game.
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Mercer Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Mercer has hit the 1H Moneyline in 7 of their last 17 away games (+10.05 Units / 55% ROI)
- Mercer has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 30 games (+6.90 Units / 21% ROI)
- Mercer have covered the 1H Spread in 12 of their last 17 away games (+6.00 Units / 30% ROI)
- Mercer have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 30 games (+4.80 Units / 15% ROI)
- Mercer has hit the Team Total Under in 17 of their last 30 games (+2.15 Units / 6% ROI)
VMI Basketball Best Bets Today:
- VMI has hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 31 games (+6.35 Units / 17% ROI)
- VMI have covered the 1H Spread in 19 of their last 31 games (+5.25 Units / 15% ROI)
- VMI has hit the 1H Moneyline in 8 of their last 14 games at home (+5.10 Units / 29% ROI)
- VMI has hit the Game Total Under in 17 of their last 31 games (+1.70 Units / 5% ROI)
- VMI has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 8 of their last 14 games at home (+1.20 Units / 8% ROI)
Mercer Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Mercer has a 12-2 record against the spread this college basketball season (+9.8 Units / 63.84% ROI).
- 7-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.8 Units / 2.09% ROI
- 7-7 when betting the Over for -0.7 Units / -4.55% ROI
- 7-7 when betting the Under for -0.7 Units / -4.55% ROI
VMI Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
VMI has a 5-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.8 Units / -24.68% ROI).
- 3-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -7.2 Units / -48.32% ROI
- 6-8 when betting the Over for -2.8 Units / -18.18% ROI
- 8-6 when betting the Under for +1.4 Units / 9.09% ROI
Mercer Offensive Stats & Trends:
Mercer has allowed an average of 1.17 points per shot (1,266 points/1,085 shots) this season — tied for 34th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.26
Mercer has allowed opponents to shoot 33% from three (140/431) this season — 3rd best among Southern Teams ; League Avg: 34%
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 averaged 25.0 defensive rebounds per game (425 rebounds/17 games) this season — 4th best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 24.2
VMI Offensive Stats & Trends:
Mercer has averaged 84.8 points per game (1,441 points/17 games) this season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 77.4
Mercer has made 9.6 three-pointers per game this season — 4th best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 9.2
Mercer has averaged 1.21 points per shot (6,144 points/5,059 shots) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 20th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.26
Mercer averaged 10.9 turnovers per game (338 turnovers/31 games) last season — 4th best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 11.7
Mercer Defensive Stats & Trends:
Mercer has allowed an average of 1.17 points per shot (1,266 points/1,085 shots) this season — tied for 34th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.26
Mercer has allowed opponents to shoot 33% from three (140/431) this season — 3rd best among Southern Teams ; League Avg: 34%
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 averaged 25.0 defensive rebounds per game (425 rebounds/17 games) this season — 4th best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 24.2
VMI Defensive Stats & Trends:
Mercer has averaged 84.8 points per game (1,441 points/17 games) this season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 77.4
Mercer has made 9.6 three-pointers per game this season — 4th best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 9.2
Mercer has averaged 1.21 points per shot (6,144 points/5,059 shots) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 20th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.26
Mercer averaged 10.9 turnovers per game (338 turnovers/31 games) last season — 4th best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 11.7
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