- Mercer is a -18.5 point favorite vs VMI
- Total (Over/Under): 155.5 points
- VMI / Mercer TV channel: ESPN+
The VMI Keydets visit Hawkins Arena to take on the Mercer Bears on Jan. 31. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00 pm in Macon, GA.
Mercer is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -18.5 (-110).
The VMI vs. Mercer Over/Under is 155.5 total points.
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VMI vs. Mercer Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| VMI | +18.5 -110 | O 155.5 -110 | +1150 |
| Mercer | -18.5 -110 | U 155.5 -110 | -2500 |
VMI vs Mercer Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Mercer will win this college basketball game with 80.0% 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 Mercer will cover the spread with 70.0% confidence for today’s game.
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VMI Basketball Best Bets Today:
- VMI has hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 17 away games (+2.30 Units / 12% ROI)
Mercer Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Mercer has hit the 1H Moneyline in 17 of their last 30 games (+16.35 Units / 30% ROI)
- Mercer have covered the 1H Spread in 20 of their last 30 games (+8.30 Units / 24% ROI)
- Mercer have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 30 games (+6.90 Units / 21% ROI)
- Mercer has hit the Moneyline in 9 of their last 12 games at home (+3.60 Units / 7% ROI)
- Mercer has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 8 of their last 12 games at home (+3.45 Units / 25% ROI)
VMI Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
VMI has a 5-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-9.3 Units / -44.5% ROI).
- 3-16 when betting on the Moneyline for -13.6 Units / -63.85% ROI
- 8-11 when betting the Over for -4.1 Units / -19.62% ROI
- 11-8 when betting the Under for +2.2 Units / 10.53% ROI
Mercer Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Mercer has a 16-3 record against the spread this college basketball season (+12.7 Units / 60.77% ROI).
- 11-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.4 Units / 5.88% ROI
- 10-9 when betting the Over for +0.1 Units / 0.48% ROI
- 9-10 when betting the Under for -2 Units / -9.57% ROI
VMI Offensive Stats & Trends:
VMI averaged 15.5 turnovers per game (480 turnovers/31 games) last season — highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6
VMI is shooting 40% (536/1,336) this season — 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%
VMI has averaged 1.19 points per shot (1,594 points/1,336 shots) this season — tied for 12th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.29
VMI averaged 1.14 points per shot (2,127 points/1,860 shots) last season — tied for 9th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25
Mercer Offensive Stats & Trends:
Mercer has averaged 85.5 points per game (1,880 points/22 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 averaged 10.0 offensive rebounds per game (310 rebounds/31 games) last season — 3rd best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 9.8
Mercer has averaged 85.5 points per game (1,880 points/22 games) this season — 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 76.5
VMI Defensive Stats & Trends:
VMI allowed 82.0 points per game (2,542 points/31 games) last season — highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0
VMI has allowed 9.1 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 5th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.6
VMI allowed opponents to shoot 46% (931/2,021) last season — tied for 17th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%
VMI allowed 9.0 made three-pointers per game last season — tied for 14th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3
Mercer Defensive Stats & Trends:
Mercer has forced 13.2 turnovers per game (290 turnovers/22 games) this season — best among Southern Teams ; League Avg: 10.6
Mercer has allowed opponents to shoot 34% from three (194/578) this season — 4th best among Southern Teams ; League Avg: 35%
Mercer allowed 6.7 made three-pointers per game last season — 2nd best among Southern Teams ; League Avg: 7.8
Mercer has averaged 25.0 defensive rebounds per game (550 rebounds/22 games) this season — 2nd best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 24.0
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