The Citadel vs Mercer Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 7

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  • Mercer is a -15.5 point favorite vs The Citadel
  • Total (Over/Under): 147.5 points
  • The Citadel / Mercer TV channel: ESPN+

The The Citadel Bulldogs visit Hawkins Arena to take on the Mercer Bears on Jan. 7. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Macon, GA.

Mercer is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -15.5 (-115).

The The Citadel vs. Mercer Over/Under is 147.5 total points.

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The Citadel vs. Mercer Odds, Spread, Over/Under

The Citadel vs Mercer Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Mercer will win this college basketball game with 79.5% 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 64.3% confidence for today’s game.


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  • The Citadel has hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 16 away games (+1.30 Units / 7% ROI)
  • The Citadel has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 16 of their last 29 games (+0.90 Units / 3% ROI)
  • The Citadel has hit the Team Total Over in 16 of their last 29 games (+0.45 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Mercer has hit the Game Total Under in 11 of their last 12 games at home (+9.90 Units / 75% ROI)
  • Mercer has hit the 1H Moneyline in 12 of their last 30 games (+6.30 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Mercer has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 12 games at home (+5.60 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Mercer have covered the 1H Spread in 17 of their last 30 games (+3.00 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Mercer have covered the Spread in 16 of their last 30 games (+1.70 Units / 5% ROI)

The Citadel Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

The Citadel has a 5-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.75 Units / -20.75% ROI).

  • 1-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -8 Units / -66.12% ROI
  • 5-7 when betting the Over for -2.7 Units / -20.45% ROI
  • 7-5 when betting the Under for +1.5 Units / 11.36% ROI

Mercer Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Mercer has a 10-2 record against the spread this college basketball season (+7.8 Units / 59.09% ROI).

  • 5-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.2 Units / -6.15% ROI
  • 5-7 when betting the Over for -2.7 Units / -20.45% ROI
  • 7-5 when betting the Under for +1.5 Units / 11.36% ROI

The Citadel Offensive Stats & Trends:

Mercer has averaged 82.1 points per game (1,231 points/15 games) this season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 77.3

Mercer averaged 1.19 points per shot (2,192 points/1,843 shots) last season — tied for 21st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Mercer has averaged 14.7 assists per game (220 assists/15 games) this season — tied for 4th lowest among Southern Teams; League Avg: 14.5

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 Offensive Stats & Trends:

The Citadel has averaged 10.2 turnovers per game (153 turnovers/15 games) this season — tied for 40th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.0

The Citadel has 15.3 free throw attempts per game this season — tied for 16th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 21.0

The Citadel averaged 11.3 assists per game (349 assists/31 games) last season — tied for 33rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.4

The Citadel has averaged 10.2 turnovers per game (153 turnovers/15 games) this season — 3rd best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 10.7

The Citadel Defensive Stats & Trends:

Mercer has averaged 82.1 points per game (1,231 points/15 games) this season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 77.3

Mercer averaged 1.19 points per shot (2,192 points/1,843 shots) last season — tied for 21st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Mercer has averaged 14.7 assists per game (220 assists/15 games) this season — tied for 4th lowest among Southern Teams; League Avg: 14.5

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 Defensive Stats & Trends:

The Citadel has averaged 10.2 turnovers per game (153 turnovers/15 games) this season — tied for 40th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.0

The Citadel has 15.3 free throw attempts per game this season — tied for 16th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 21.0

The Citadel averaged 11.3 assists per game (349 assists/31 games) last season — tied for 33rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.4

The Citadel has averaged 10.2 turnovers per game (153 turnovers/15 games) this season — 3rd best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 10.7


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