- Western Carolina (8-5) is a -3.5 point favorite vs Mercer (8-5)
- Total (Over/Under): 139.5 points
- Western Carolina / Mercer TV channel: ESPN+
The Western Carolina Catamounts (8-5) visit Hawkins Arena to take on the Mercer Bears (8-5) on Jan. 13. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Macon, GA.
Western Carolina is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-110).
The Western Carolina vs. Mercer Over/Under is 139.5 total points.
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Western Carolina vs. Mercer Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Western Carolina | -3.5 -110 | O 139.5 -110 | -165 |
| Mercer | +3.5 -110 | U 139.5 -110 | +140 |
Western Carolina vs Mercer Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Western Carolina will win this college basketball game with 59.5% 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 59.0% confidence for today’s game.
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Western Carolina Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Western Carolina has hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 29 games (+10.65 Units / 23% ROI)
- Western Carolina has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 19 of their last 29 games (+7.40 Units / 22% ROI)
- Western Carolina have covered the 1H Spread in 19 of their last 29 games (+7.40 Units / 22% ROI)
- Western Carolina has hit the 1H Moneyline in 17 of their last 29 games (+4.35 Units / 11% ROI)
- Western Carolina have covered the Spread in 11 of their last 17 away games (+4.30 Units / 23% ROI)
Mercer Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Mercer has hit the 1H Moneyline in 17 of their last 28 games (+8.25 Units / 21% ROI)
- Mercer have covered the 1H Spread in 17 of their last 28 games (+4.35 Units / 14% ROI)
- Mercer have covered the Spread in 16 of their last 28 games (+3.90 Units / 13% ROI)
- Mercer has hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 11 games at home (+0.95 Units / 4% ROI)
- Mercer has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 6 of their last 11 games at home (+0.35 Units / 3% ROI)
Western Carolina Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Western Carolina has a 8-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.45 Units / 0% ROI).
- 11-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +10.85 Units / 0% ROI
- 5-8 when betting the Over for -3.8 Units / 0% ROI
- 8-5 when betting the Under for +2.5 Units / 0% ROI
Mercer Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Mercer has a 8-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.5 Units / 0% ROI).
- 6-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.35 Units / 0% ROI
- 9-4 when betting the Over for +4.6 Units / 0% ROI
- 4-9 when betting the Under for -5.9 Units / 0% ROI
Western Carolina Offensive Stats & Trends:
Western Carolina has averaged 10.4 turnovers per game (166 turnovers/16 games) this season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 12.2
Western Carolina has a TS% of 50% this season — tied for 30th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%
Western Carolina has averaged 1.28 points per shot (1,233 points/966 shots) this season — tied for 3rd best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 1.26
Western Carolina has an eFG% of 54% this season — 4th best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 53%
Mercer Offensive Stats & Trends:
Mercer has averaged 11.3 turnovers per game (181 turnovers/16 games) this season — 5th highest among Southern Teams; League Avg: 12.2
Mercer has averaged 1.20 points per shot (3,406 points/2,827 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 31st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.24
Mercer has averaged 11.2 turnovers per game (550 turnovers/49 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 11.7
Mercer has made 6.2 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 29th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.4
Western Carolina Defensive Stats & Trends:
Western Carolina has averaged 27.0 defensive rebounds per game (1,350 rebounds/50 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 25th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.4
Western Carolina has averaged 28.9 defensive rebounds per game (463 rebounds/16 games) this season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 26.1
Western Carolina has averaged 27.0 defensive rebounds per game (1,350 rebounds/50 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 24.8
Western Carolina has allowed an average of 1.09 points per shot (1,061 points/977 shots) this season — best among Southern Teams ; League Avg: 1.19
Mercer Defensive Stats & Trends:
Mercer has averaged 22.7 defensive rebounds per game (1,111 rebounds/49 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 35th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.4
Mercer has averaged 6.2 steals per game (305 steals/49 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th lowest among Southern Teams; League Avg: 6.3
Mercer has averaged 7.5 steals per game (120 steals/16 games) this season — 4th best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 6.5
Mercer has 120 steals this season — 4th most among Southern Teams
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