- Mercer is a -8.5 point favorite vs Western Carolina
- Total (Over/Under): 156.5 points
- Western Carolina / Mercer TV channel: ESPN+
The Western Carolina Catamounts visit Hawkins Arena to take on the Mercer Bears on Mar. 1. Tip off is scheduled for 4:30pm EST in Macon, GA, USA.
Mercer is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-105).
The Western Carolina vs. Mercer Over/Under is 156.5 total points.
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Western Carolina vs. Mercer Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Western Carolina | +8.5 -115 | O 156.5 -110 | +290 |
| Mercer | -8.5 -105 | U 156.5 -110 | -375 |
Western Carolina 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.
Western Carolina vs Mercer Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Mercer will cover the spread with 51.4% confidence for today’s game.
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Western Carolina Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Western Carolina has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 27 games (+9.15 Units / 31% ROI)
- Western Carolina has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 16 of their last 27 games (+3.30 Units / 11% ROI)
- Western Carolina has hit the Team Total Over in 9 of their last 15 away games (+2.03 Units / 12% ROI)
- Western Carolina has hit the 1H Moneyline in 4 of their last 15 away games (+0.55 Units / 4% ROI)
- Western Carolina have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 15 away games (+0.30 Units / 2% ROI)
Mercer Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Mercer has hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 12 games at home (+5.70 Units / 43% ROI)
- Mercer has hit the Team Total Under in 8 of their last 12 games at home (+3.60 Units / 26% ROI)
- Mercer has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 7 of their last 12 games at home (+1.35 Units / 10% ROI)
- Mercer have covered the Spread in 6 of their last 12 games at home (+0.50 Units / 4% ROI)
Western Carolina Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Western Carolina has a 10-15 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6.5 Units / -23.64% ROI).
- 5-20 when betting on the Moneyline for -13.55 Units / -44.43% ROI
- 17-8 when betting the Over for +8.15 Units / 29.58% ROI
- 8-17 when betting the Under for -10.7 Units / -38.98% ROI
Mercer Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Mercer has a 13-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.35 Units / -7.64% ROI).
- 10-18 when betting on the Moneyline for -8.6 Units / -14.1% ROI
- 12-16 when betting the Over for -5.8 Units / -18.71% ROI
- 16-12 when betting the Under for +2.8 Units / 9.15% ROI
Western Carolina Offensive Stats & Trends:
Western Carolina is shooting 39% (672/1,704) this season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%
Western Carolina has averaged 1.15 points per shot (1,955 points/1,704 shots) this season — tied for 13th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.26
Western Carolina averaged 9.7 turnovers per game (302 turnovers/31 games) last season — 29th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6
Western Carolina averaged 9.7 turnovers per game (302 turnovers/31 games) last season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 11.7
Mercer Offensive Stats & Trends:
Mercer is shooting 65% from the free throw line (355/550) this season — 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%
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 10.9 turnovers per game (338 turnovers/31 games) last season — 4th best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 11.7
Mercer has 313 offensive rebounds this season — 4th most among Southern Teams
Western Carolina Defensive Stats & Trends:
Western Carolina averaged 27.6 defensive rebounds per game (857 rebounds/31 games) last season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 24.7
Western Carolina has averaged 27.1 defensive rebounds per game (1,601 rebounds/59 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 24.5
Western Carolina averaged 4.3 steals per game (134 steals/31 games) last season — tied for 6th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7
Western Carolina has averaged 26.6 defensive rebounds per game (744 rebounds/28 games) this season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 24.3
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 26.0 defensive rebounds per game (779 rebounds/30 games) this season — 2nd best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 24.3
Mercer has averaged 8.7 steals per game (260 steals/30 games) this season — tied for 32nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.9
Mercer has averaged 8.7 steals per game (260 steals/30 games) this season — 2nd best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 7.2
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