- Mercer is a -3.5 point favorite vs Samford
- Total (Over/Under): 155.5 points
- Samford / Mercer TV channel: ESPN+
The Samford Bulldogs visit Hawkins Arena to take on the Mercer Bears on Feb. 21. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00 pm in Macon, GA.
Mercer is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-118).
The Samford vs. Mercer Over/Under is 155.5 total points.
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Samford vs. Mercer Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Samford | +3.5 -102 | O 155.5 -110 | +150 |
| Mercer | -3.5 -118 | U 155.5 -110 | -185 |
Samford vs Mercer Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Mercer will win this college basketball game with 65.3% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Samford vs Mercer Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Mercer will cover the spread with 54.8% confidence for today’s game.
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Samford Basketball Best Bets Today:
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Samford Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Samford has a record against the spread this college basketball season ( Units / ROI).
- away moneyline record when betting on the Moneyline for ML units Units / ML ROI ROI
- away total over record when betting the Over for over units Units / over ROI ROI
- away total under record when betting the Under for under units Units / under ROI ROI
Mercer Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Mercer has a record against the spread this college basketball season ( Units / ROI).
- home moneyline record when betting on the Moneyline for ML units Units / ML ROI ROI
- home total over record when betting the Over for over units Units / over ROI ROI
- home total under record when betting the Under for under units Units / under ROI ROI
Samford Offensive Stats & Trends:
Samford averaged 86.4 points per game (2,937 points/34 games) last season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 75.0
Samford has 21.6 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 18.8
Samford assisted on 599 field goals last season — most among Southern Teams
Samford averaged 86.4 points per game (2,937 points/34 games) last season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6
Mercer Offensive Stats & Trends:
Mercer has averaged 83.1 points per game (2,328 points/28 games) this season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 77.0
Mercer has 22.8 free throw attempts per game this season — tied for 33rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 20.6
Mercer is shooting 34% from three (252/732) this season — tied for 4th lowest among Southern Teams; League Avg: 34%
Mercer has averaged 11.8 offensive rebounds per game (331 rebounds/28 games) this season — 2nd best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 9.6
Samford Defensive Stats & Trends:
Samford forced 16.0 turnovers per game (544 turnovers/34 games) last season — best among Southern Teams ; League Avg: 11.4
Samford averaged 10.0 steals per game (341 steals/34 games) last season — 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7
Samford stole the ball 341 times last season — most among Southern Teams
Samford forced 15.3 turnovers per game (506 turnovers/33 games) last season — best among Southern Teams ; League Avg: 11.4
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 75.0 points per game (2,099 points/28 games) this season — 5th highest among Southern Teams ; League Avg: 75.5
Mercer has averaged 24.3 defensive rebounds per game (680 rebounds/28 games) this season — 4th best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 23.8
Mercer has allowed opponents to shoot 34% from three (253/741) this season — 4th best among Southern Teams ; League Avg: 35%
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