Milwaukee vs Detroit Mercy Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 4

Detroit Mercy head coach Mike Davis reacts after a foul call during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against YOungstown State in the quarterfinals of the Horizon League tournament Thursday, March 2, 2023, in Youngstown, Ohio.
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  • Milwaukee is a -8.5 point favorite vs Detroit Mercy
  • Total (Over/Under): 148.5 points
  • Milwaukee / Detroit Mercy TV channel: ESPN+

The Milwaukee Panthers visit Calihan Hall to take on the Detroit Mercy Titans on Jan. 4. Tip off is scheduled for 1:00pm EST in Detroit, MI.

Milwaukee is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-115).

The Milwaukee vs. Detroit Mercy Over/Under is 148.5 total points.

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Milwaukee vs. Detroit Mercy Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Milwaukee-8.5 -115O 148.5 -110-400
Detroit Mercy +8.5 -105U 148.5 -110+310

Milwaukee vs Detroit Mercy Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Milwaukee will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Milwaukee vs Detroit Mercy Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Milwaukee will cover the spread with 57.8% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Milwaukee has hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 34 games (+9.80 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Milwaukee has hit the Game Total Over in 21 of their last 34 games (+7.85 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Milwaukee has hit the Team Total Over in 21 of their last 34 games (+5.68 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Milwaukee has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 11 of their last 19 away games (+1.60 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Detroit Mercy has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 32 games (+4.05 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Detroit Mercy have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 32 games (+3.75 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Detroit Mercy has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 32 games (+2.85 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Detroit Mercy has hit the Team Total Over in 18 of their last 32 games (+1.95 Units / 5% ROI)

Milwaukee Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Milwaukee has a 7-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.4 Units / 2.82% ROI).

  • 8-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.85 Units / 10.66% ROI
  • 7-6 when betting the Over for +0.4 Units / 2.8% ROI
  • 6-7 when betting the Under for -1.7 Units / -11.89% ROI

Detroit Mercy Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Detroit Mercy has a 10-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+5.65 Units / 34.45% ROI).

  • 6-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +14.65 Units / 96.38% ROI
  • 7-7 when betting the Over for -0.55 Units / -3.36% ROI
  • 7-7 when betting the Under for -0.7 Units / -4.2% ROI

Milwaukee Offensive Stats & Trends:

Milwaukee averaged 12.1 offensive rebounds per game (399 rebounds/33 games) last season — best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 9.5

Milwaukee is shooting 31% from three (94/304) this season — 4th lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 33%

Milwaukee has averaged 13.4 turnovers per game (201 turnovers/15 games) this season — tied for highest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 11.9

Milwaukee has averaged 13.8 offensive rebounds per game (207 rebounds/15 games) this season — best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 10.3

Detroit Mercy Offensive Stats & Trends:

Detroit Mercy has averaged 1.15 points per shot (3,152 points/2,737 shots) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Detroit Mercy averaged 1.17 points per shot (2,044 points/1,746 shots) last season — lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 1.26

Detroit Mercy is shooting 48% from inside the arc (149/313) this season — lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 54%

Detroit Mercy has made 5.8 three-pointers per game this season — lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 7.7

Milwaukee Defensive Stats & Trends:

Milwaukee averaged 24.1 defensive rebounds per game (796 rebounds/33 games) last season — tied for 2nd best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 22.6

Milwaukee has averaged 7.5 steals per game (112 steals/15 games) this season — 4th best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Milwaukee has averaged 24.7 defensive rebounds per game (371 rebounds/15 games) this season — 4th best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 23.4

Milwaukee averaged 6.1 steals per game (201 steals/33 games) last season — tied for 4th lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 6.9

Detroit Mercy Defensive Stats & Trends:

Detroit Mercy averaged 19.2 defensive rebounds per game (594 rebounds/31 games) last season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Detroit Mercy has averaged 21.3 defensive rebounds per game (1,000 rebounds/47 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 6th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.6

Detroit Mercy has averaged 21.3 defensive rebounds per game (1,000 rebounds/47 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 22.9

Detroit Mercy averaged 19.2 defensive rebounds per game (594 rebounds/31 games) last season — 2nd lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 22.6


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