Wright State vs Detroit Mercy Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 9

Detroit Mercy head coach Mark Montgomery reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
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  • Wright State is a -5.5 point favorite vs Detroit Mercy
  • Total (Over/Under): 147.5 points
  • Wright State / Detroit Mercy TV channel: ESPN+

The Wright State Raiders visit Calihan Hall to take on the Detroit Mercy Titans on Jan. 9. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Detroit, MI.

Wright State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-105).

The Wright State vs. Detroit Mercy Over/Under is 147.5 total points.

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Wright State vs. Detroit Mercy Odds, Spread, Over/Under

Wright State vs Detroit Mercy Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Wright State will win this college basketball game with 67.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Wright State vs Detroit Mercy Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Wright State will cover the spread with 55.9% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Wright State have covered the 1H Spread in 11 of their last 16 away games (+6.30 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Wright State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 17 of their last 31 games (+4.45 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Wright State has hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 16 away games (+3.40 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Wright State has hit the Team Total Over in 18 of their last 31 games (+2.90 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Wright State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 9 of their last 16 away games (+1.00 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Detroit Mercy has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 8 of their last 9 games at home (+6.85 Units / 66% ROI)
  • Detroit Mercy have covered the 1H Spread in 16 of their last 27 games (+3.25 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Detroit Mercy has hit the Game Total Under in 6 of their last 9 games at home (+2.70 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Detroit Mercy has hit the 1H Moneyline in 11 of their last 27 games (+2.70 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Detroit Mercy has hit the Team Total Under in 6 of their last 9 games at home (+2.55 Units / 25% ROI)

Wright State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Wright State has a 9-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.45 Units / 22.4% ROI).

  • 7-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.15 Units / -0.5% ROI
  • 5-9 when betting the Over for -4.9 Units / -31.82% ROI
  • 9-5 when betting the Under for +3.5 Units / 22.73% ROI

Detroit Mercy Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Detroit Mercy has a 8-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.6 Units / 27.27% ROI).

  • 4-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.2 Units / -9.09% ROI
  • 6-6 when betting the Over for -0.6 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 6-6 when betting the Under for -0.6 Units / -4.55% ROI

Wright State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Wright State shot 54% (973/1,814) last season — best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 45%

Wright State has an eFG% of 57% since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 52%

Wright State is shooting 51% (2,382/4,682) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 45%

Wright State averaged 1.44 points per shot (2,611 points/1,814 shots) last season — best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 1.26

Detroit Mercy Offensive Stats & Trends:

Detroit Mercy has averaged 11.1 assists per game (840 assists/76 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 13.9

Detroit Mercy has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (506 assists/ 557 TOs) since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Detroit Mercy has an eFG% of 47% since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 52%

Detroit Mercy has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (840 assists/ 936 TOs) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Wright State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Wright State shot 54% (973/1,814) last season — best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 45%

Wright State has an eFG% of 57% since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 52%

Wright State is shooting 51% (2,382/4,682) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 45%

Wright State averaged 1.44 points per shot (2,611 points/1,814 shots) last season — best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 1.26

Detroit Mercy Defensive Stats & Trends:

Detroit Mercy has averaged 11.1 assists per game (840 assists/76 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 13.9

Detroit Mercy has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (506 assists/ 557 TOs) since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Detroit Mercy has an eFG% of 47% since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 52%

Detroit Mercy has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (840 assists/ 936 TOs) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 1.2


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