- Mercer is a -12.5 point favorite vs The Citadel
- Total (Over/Under): 144.5 points
- The Citadel / Mercer TV channel: ESPN+
The The Citadel Bulldogs visit Hawkins Arena to take on the Mercer Bears on Jan. 29. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Macon, GA, USA.
Mercer is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -12.5 (-105).
The The Citadel vs. Mercer Over/Under is 144.5 total points.
Bet now on Mercer vs The Citadel & all college basketball games with BetMGM
The Citadel vs. Mercer Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| The Citadel | +12.5 -115 | O 144.5 -115 | +550 |
| Mercer | -12.5 -105 | U 144.5 -105 | -800 |
The Citadel vs Mercer Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Mercer will win this college basketball game with 79.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
The Citadel vs Mercer Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Mercer will cover the spread with 55.1% confidence for today’s game.
Bet now on Mercer vs The Citadel and all games with BetMGM
The Citadel Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Citadel has hit the Game Total Over in 15 of their last 26 games (+3.05 Units / 11% ROI)
- Citadel have covered the Spread in 7 of their last 13 away games (+0.40 Units / 3% ROI)
- Citadel has hit the Team Total Over in 14 of their last 26 games (+0.30 Units / 1% ROI)
- Citadel have covered the 1H Spread in 7 of their last 13 away games (+0.20 Units / 1% ROI)
Mercer Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Mercer has hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 31 games (+7.60 Units / 12% ROI)
- Mercer have covered the Spread in 10 of their last 15 games at home (+5.60 Units / 34% ROI)
- Mercer has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 10 of their last 15 games at home (+4.25 Units / 25% ROI)
- Mercer has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 31 games (+1.55 Units / 5% ROI)
- Mercer has hit the Team Total Over in 8 of their last 15 games at home (+0.05 Units / 0% ROI)
The Citadel Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
The Citadel 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 10-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.25 Units / 6% ROI).
- 8-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.2 Units / -2.84% ROI
- 9-10 when betting the Over for -2.05 Units / -9.79% ROI
- 10-9 when betting the Under for +0.1 Units / 0.48% ROI
The Citadel Offensive Stats & Trends:
The Citadel is shooting 31% from three (157/507) this season — tied for 21st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
The Citadel averaged 1.26 points per shot (2,196 points/1,736 shots) last season — 5th lowest among Southern Teams; League Avg: 1.26
The Citadel has 19.0 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 3rd best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 18.1
The Citadel has a 35% free throw rate (373 free throw attempts/1,076 field goal attempts) this season — highest among Southern Teams; League Avg: 30%
Mercer Offensive Stats & Trends:
Mercer averaged 10.9 turnovers per game (338 turnovers/31 games) last season — 4th best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 11.7
Mercer is shooting 45% (608/1,367) this season — 5th lowest among Southern Teams; League Avg: 45%
Mercer has averaged 14.2 assists per game (299 assists/21 games) this season — 5th lowest among Southern Teams; League Avg: 14.9
Mercer is shooting 67% from the free throw line (266/397) this season — tied for 25th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%
The Citadel Defensive Stats & Trends:
The Citadel allowed opponents to shoot 46% (833/1,828) last season — tied for 31st highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%
The Citadel allowed 71.4 points per game (2,212 points/31 games) last season — 5th highest among Southern Teams ; League Avg: 72.5
The Citadel allowed an average of 1.21 points per shot (2,212 points/1,828 shots) last season — 4th best among Southern Teams ; League Avg: 1.22
The Citadel has allowed opponents to shoot 35% from three (413/1,179) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 25th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%
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 averaged 9.4 steals per game (198 steals/21 games) this season — tied for 22nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.0
Mercer has 198 steals this season — 2nd most among Southern Teams
Mercer has averaged 25.8 defensive rebounds per game (541 rebounds/21 games) this season — 2nd best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 24.3
Bet now on Mercer vs The Citadel and all games with BetMGM
More College Basketball Betting at
BetMGM is the best online sportsbook for college basketball betting throughout the year. From futures like national championship odds and conference championship odds to weekly team betting like Purdue basketball odds, Michigan basketball odds, or Indiana basketball odds, there’s entertainment for everyone. If you don’t have an account, check your eligibility for a sportsbook welcome offer or BetMGM Refer A Friend bonus.
