- Mercer (10-9) is a -13.5 point favorite vs VMI (7-12)
- Total (Over/Under): 148.5 points
- VMI / Mercer TV channel: ESPN+
The VMI Keydets (7-12) visit Hawkins Arena to take on the Mercer Bears (10-9) on Feb. 3. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Macon, GA.
Mercer is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -13.5 (-115).
The VMI vs. Mercer Over/Under is 148.5 total points.
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VMI vs. Mercer Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| VMI | +13.5 -105 | O 148.5 -105 | +750 |
| Mercer | -13.5 -115 | U 148.5 -115 | -1200 |
VMI vs Mercer Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Mercer will win this college basketball game with 89.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
VMI vs Mercer Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts VMI will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence for today’s game.
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VMI Basketball Best Bets Today:
- VMI has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 16 away games (+1.30 Units / 7% ROI)
- VMI has hit the Team Total Under in 15 of their last 27 games (+1.30 Units / 4% ROI)
- VMI has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 9 of their last 16 away games (+0.90 Units / 5% ROI)
Mercer Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Mercer has hit the 1H Moneyline in 17 of their last 28 games (+9.55 Units / 26% ROI)
- Mercer have covered the 1H Spread in 17 of their last 28 games (+4.30 Units / 13% ROI)
- Mercer has hit the Team Total Under in 8 of their last 12 games at home (+3.50 Units / 25% ROI)
- Mercer has hit the Game Total Under in 7 of their last 12 games at home (+2.60 Units / 20% ROI)
- Mercer has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 16 of their last 28 games (+2.15 Units / 7% ROI)
VMI Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
VMI has a 7-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6.15 Units / -29.5% ROI).
- 1-16 when betting on the Moneyline for -12.15 Units / -71.47% ROI
- 8-11 when betting the Over for -4.15 Units / -19.81% ROI
- 11-8 when betting the Under for +2.2 Units / 10.55% ROI
Mercer Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Mercer has a 10-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.1 Units / 0.48% ROI).
- 7-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.35 Units / -1.59% ROI
- 10-8 when betting the Over for +1.2 Units / 5.74% ROI
- 8-10 when betting the Under for -3 Units / -14.35% ROI
VMI Offensive Stats & Trends:
VMI has averaged 16.0 turnovers per game (335 turnovers/21 games) this season — tied for highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.9
VMI has a 23% free throw rate (742 free throw attempts/3,186 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 32%
VMI has 335 turnovers this season — most among Southern Teams
VMI has 14.0 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 18.5
Mercer Offensive Stats & Trends:
Mercer has averaged 68.8 points per game (1,445 points/21 games) this season — tied for 33rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 74.2
Mercer has averaged 1.17 points per shot (1,445 points/1,232 shots) this season — tied for 21st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25
Mercer has averaged 68.8 points per game (3,713 points/54 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 43rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.5
Mercer has made 6.2 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 25th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.4
VMI Defensive Stats & Trends:
VMI has allowed 10.0 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3
VMI has averaged 26.4 defensive rebounds per game (554 rebounds/21 games) this season — 4th best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 25.4
VMI has averaged 5.3 steals per game (112 steals/21 games) this season — tied for 22nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8
VMI has averaged 24.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,301 rebounds/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th lowest among Southern Teams; League Avg: 24.7
Mercer Defensive Stats & Trends:
Mercer has averaged 21.7 defensive rebounds per game (456 rebounds/21 games) this season — tied for 12th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7
Mercer has 151 steals this season — 3rd most among Southern Teams
Mercer has averaged 6.2 steals per game (336 steals/54 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th lowest among Southern Teams; League Avg: 6.3
Mercer has averaged 7.2 steals per game (151 steals/21 games) this season — 3rd best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 6.6
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