- Western Carolina is a -1.5 point favorite vs Mercer
- Total (Over/Under): 160.5 points
- Mercer / Western Carolina TV channel: ESPN+
The Mercer Bears visit Ramsey Center to take on the Western Carolina Catamounts on Feb. 25. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00 pm in Cullowhee, NC.
Western Carolina is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (+105).
The Mercer vs. Western Carolina Over/Under is 160.5 total points.
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Mercer vs. Western Carolina Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Mercer | +1.5 -125 | O 160.5 -115 | -110 |
| Western Carolina | -1.5 +105 | U 160.5 -105 | -110 |
Mercer vs Western Carolina Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Mercer will win this college basketball game with 51.5% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Mercer vs Western Carolina Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Mercer will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence for today’s game.
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Mercer Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Mercer have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 25 games (+8.25 Units / 30% ROI)
- Mercer has hit the 1H Moneyline in 12 of their last 19 games (+8.10 Units / 16% ROI)
- Mercer has hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 11 away games (+6.80 Units / 56% ROI)
- Mercer have covered the 1H Spread in 13 of their last 19 games (+6.05 Units / 28% ROI)
- Mercer has hit the Team Total Under in 8 of their last 11 away games (+4.55 Units / 36% ROI)
Western Carolina Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Western Carolina has hit the 1H Moneyline in 11 of their last 15 games (+10.55 Units / 45% ROI)
- Western Carolina have covered the 1H Spread in 11 of their last 15 games (+6.35 Units / 36% ROI)
- Western Carolina has hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 12 games (+6.05 Units / 26% ROI)
- Western Carolina has hit the Team Total Over in 12 of their last 18 games (+5.10 Units / 24% ROI)
- Western Carolina has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 6 of their last 6 games at home (+4.85 Units / 59% ROI)
Mercer Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Mercer has a 18-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (+9.25 Units / 32.4% ROI).
- 15-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.1 Units / -1.11% ROI
- 13-13 when betting the Over for -1.3 Units / -4.55% ROI
- 13-13 when betting the Under for -1.3 Units / -4.55% ROI
Western Carolina Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Western Carolina has a 11-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.55 Units / -16.4% ROI).
- 10-15 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.4 Units / -0.89% ROI
- 14-11 when betting the Over for +1.9 Units / 6.91% ROI
- 11-14 when betting the Under for -4.4 Units / -16% ROI
Mercer Offensive Stats & Trends:
Mercer has averaged 11.6 offensive rebounds per game (336 rebounds/29 games) this season — 2nd best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 9.5
Mercer is shooting 35% from three (259/749) this season — 5th lowest among Southern Teams; League Avg: 34%
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 has averaged 83.3 points per game (2,417 points/29 games) this season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 77.1
Western Carolina Offensive Stats & Trends:
Western Carolina averaged 9.7 turnovers per game (302 turnovers/31 games) last season — 29th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6
Western Carolina averaged 9.7 turnovers per game (302 turnovers/31 games) last season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 11.7
Western Carolina had an eFG% of 52% last season — tied for 5th lowest among Southern Teams; League Avg: 52%
Western Carolina shot 36% from three (247/686) last season — 3rd best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 35%
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 allowed 8.9 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 37th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.8
Mercer has allowed opponents to shoot 34% from three (259/757) this season — 4th best among Southern Teams ; League Avg: 35%
Mercer has allowed opponents to shoot 43% (778/1,803) this season — 4th best among Southern Teams ; League Avg: 45%
Western Carolina Defensive Stats & Trends:
Western Carolina has averaged 26.2 defensive rebounds per game (2,304 rebounds/88 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 24.2
Western Carolina averaged 27.6 defensive rebounds per game (857 rebounds/31 games) last season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 24.7
Western Carolina allowed an average of 1.14 points per shot (2,121 points/1,859 shots) last season — best among Southern Teams ; League Avg: 1.22
Western Carolina allowed an average of 1.14 points per shot (2,121 points/1,859 shots) last season — tied for 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23
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