- Mercer (12-16) is a -6.5 point favorite vs Western Carolina (15-13)
- Total (Over/Under): 135.5 points
- Watch the game on ESPN+
The Western Carolina Catamounts (15-13) visit Hawkins Arena to take on the Mercer Bears (12-16) on Feb. 18. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Macon.
Mercer is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-110).
The Western Carolina vs. Mercer Over/Under is 135.5 total points.
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Western Carolina vs. Mercer Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Western Carolina | +6.5 -110 | O 135.5 -110 | +220 |
| Mercer | -6.5 -110 | U 135.5 -110 | -275 |
Western Carolina vs Mercer Prediction for Today’s Game:
Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Mercer will win this game with 61.8% confidence.
Western Carolina vs Mercer Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Mercer will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.
Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Western Carolina and Mercer, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.
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Western Carolina Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Western Carolina has hit the Game Total Under in 16 of their last 22 away games (+9.40 Units / 39% ROI)
- Western Carolina has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 10 away games (+7.90 Units / 69% ROI)
- Western Carolina has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 10 of their last 15 games (+4.50 Units / 27% ROI)
- Western Carolina have covered the Spread in 13 of their last 21 away games (+4.20 Units / 18% ROI)
Mercer Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Mercer has hit the Game Total Under in 27 of their last 43 games (+10.50 Units / 22% ROI)
- Mercer has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 14 of their last 21 games (+6.30 Units / 27% ROI)
- Mercer have covered the 1H Spread in their last 4 games (+4.00 Units / 90% ROI)
- Mercer has hit the Team Total Over in 7 of their last 11 games (+3.60 Units / 28% ROI)
- Mercer has hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 21 games at home (+1.05 Units / 3% ROI)
Western Carolina Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Western Carolina has gone 12-13 against the spread this college basketball season (-2.3 Units / -8.36% ROI).
- 12-12 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.9 Units / 8.47% ROI
- 11-14 when betting the Over for -4.4 Units / -16% ROI
- 14-11 when betting the Under for +1.9 Units / 6.91% ROI
Mercer Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Mercer has gone 11-14 against the spread this college basketball season (-4.4 Units / 0% ROI).
- 10-16 when betting on the Moneyline for -7.35 Units / -19.14% ROI
- 9-16 when betting the Over for -8.6 Units / -30.07% ROI
- 16-9 when betting the Under for +6.1 Units / 21.33% ROI
Western Carolina Offensive Stats & Trends:
Western Carolina has averaged 10.3 turnovers per game (248 turnovers/24 games) this season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 11.6
Western Carolina has averaged 1.25 points per shot (1,795 points/1,437 shots) this season — 5th lowest among Southern Teams; League Avg: 1.26
Western Carolina has a 34% free throw rate (489 free throw attempts/1,437 field goal attempts) this season — 2nd highest among Southern Teams; League Avg: 31%
Western Carolina has 20.4 free throw attempts per game this season — tied for 39th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 18.1
Mercer Offensive Stats & Trends:
Mercer has made 5.7 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 15th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.4
Mercer has averaged 10.7 turnovers per game (257 turnovers/24 games) this season — tied for 16th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.5
Mercer has averaged 9.3 offensive rebounds per game (223 rebounds/24 games) this season — 5th lowest among Southern Teams; League Avg: 8.9
Mercer is shooting 34% from three (136/403) this season — 5th lowest among Southern Teams; League Avg: 34%
Western Carolina Defensive Stats & Trends:
Western Carolina has averaged 5.9 steals per game (142 steals/24 games) this season — tied for 5th lowest among Southern Teams; League Avg: 6.2
Western Carolina has averaged 24.9 defensive rebounds per game (1,397 rebounds/56 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 24.1
Western Carolina has averaged 25.2 defensive rebounds per game (606 rebounds/24 games) this season — 2nd best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 24.3
Western Carolina has averaged 5.3 steals per game (298 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 22nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6
Mercer Defensive Stats & Trends:
Mercer has averaged 22.9 defensive rebounds per game (1,304 rebounds/57 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 23rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.4
Mercer has allowed 7.4 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 2nd best among Southern Teams ; League Avg: 8.2
Mercer has allowed 68.3 points per game (1,639 points/24 games) this season — 3rd best among Southern Teams ; League Avg: 70.1
Mercer has forced 11.1 turnovers per game (267 turnovers/24 games) this season — tied for 32nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.8
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