- Mercer (12-18) is a -8.5 point favorite vs The Citadel (10-20)
- Total (Over/Under): 135.5 points
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The The Citadel Bulldogs (10-20) visit Hawkins Arena to take on the Mercer Bears (12-18) on Feb. 25. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Macon.
Mercer is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-105).
The The Citadel vs. Mercer Over/Under is 135.5 total points.
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The Citadel vs. Mercer Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| The Citadel | +8.5 -115 | O 135.5 -105 | +300 |
| Mercer | -8.5 -105 | U 135.5 -115 | -375 |
The Citadel vs Mercer Prediction for Today’s Game:
Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Mercer will win this game with 67.3% confidence.
The Citadel vs Mercer Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Mercer will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.
Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both The Citadel and Mercer, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.
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The Citadel Basketball Best Bets Today:
- The Citadel has hit the Team Total Over in 9 of their last 14 away games (+5.50 Units / 34% ROI)
- The Citadel has hit the Game Total Under in 22 of their last 37 games (+5.50 Units / 14% ROI)
- The Citadel have covered the Spread in 12 of their last 20 away games (+4.30 Units / 20% ROI)
- The Citadel have covered the 1H Spread in 3 of their last 4 away games (+1.90 Units / 43% ROI)
Mercer Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Mercer has hit the Game Total Under in 28 of their last 45 games (+10.40 Units / 21% ROI)
- Mercer has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 15 of their last 23 games (+6.20 Units / 24% ROI)
- Mercer have covered the 1H Spread in 5 of their last 6 games (+3.90 Units / 59% ROI)
- Mercer has hit the Team Total Over in 7 of their last 11 games (+3.60 Units / 28% ROI)
The Citadel Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
The Citadel has gone 12-16 against the spread this college basketball season (-5.6 Units / 0% ROI).
- 9-19 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.15 Units / -14.57% ROI
- 14-15 when betting the Over for -2.5 Units / -7.84% ROI
- 15-14 when betting the Under for -0.4 Units / -1.25% ROI
Mercer Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Mercer has gone 12-15 against the spread this college basketball season (-4.5 Units / 0% ROI).
- 10-18 when betting on the Moneyline for -10.9 Units / -25.98% ROI
- 10-17 when betting the Over for -8.7 Units / -28.25% ROI
- 17-10 when betting the Under for +6 Units / 19.48% ROI
The Citadel Offensive Stats & Trends:
The Citadel has averaged 6.1 offensive rebounds per game (147 rebounds/24 games) this season — tied for 6th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.5
The Citadel is shooting 76% from the free throw line (301/397) this season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 73%
The Citadel has 275 turnovers this season — 4th fewest among Southern Teams
The Citadel has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.2 (798 assists/ 644 TOs) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 2nd lowest among Southern Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Mercer Offensive Stats & Trends:
Mercer has made 5.7 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 15th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.4
Mercer is shooting 34% from three (136/403) this season — 5th lowest among Southern Teams; League Avg: 34%
Mercer has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.3 (325 assists/ 257 TOs) this season — tied for 2nd best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Mercer has averaged 8.0 offensive rebounds per game (457 rebounds/57 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 38th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.4
The Citadel Defensive Stats & Trends:
The Citadel has averaged 5.2 steals per game (124 steals/24 games) this season — tied for 23rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7
The Citadel has averaged 4.9 steals per game (270 steals/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 10th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6
The Citadel has averaged 25.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,405 rebounds/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 24.1
The Citadel has allowed 8.1 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 32nd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3
Mercer Defensive Stats & Trends:
Mercer has averaged 22.9 defensive rebounds per game (1,304 rebounds/57 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 23rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.4
Mercer has allowed 7.4 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 2nd best among Southern Teams ; League Avg: 8.2
Mercer has forced 10.8 turnovers per game (618 turnovers/57 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 16th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.7
Mercer has forced 11.1 turnovers per game (267 turnovers/24 games) this season — tied for 32nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.8
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