The Florida Atlantic Owls (6-2) take on the Mercer Bears (4-4) at FAU Arena. The game is scheduled to get underway at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 5, 2018.
Mercer Bears vs. Florida Atlantic Owls Betting Prediction
The Bears are trying to rebound after their 75-67 loss to the UAB Blazers in their last outing. UAB made good use of their 35 trips to the charity stripe, making 29 of them (82.9 percent). Mercer, on the other hand, was 19-25 (76.0 percent). Djordje Dimitrijevic was the game’s high scorer with 19 points on 5-for-10 shooting.
In the Owls’ previous game, they dismantled the Florida Tech Panthers, 98-52. The Owls had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.596 vs. 0.356) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (52.8 vs. 32.6). Jailyn Ingram was Florida Atlantic’s leading scorer with 21 points on 10-for-14 shooting from the field.
This contest should be a showdown of contrasting paces. Florida Atlantic ranks 97th in possessions per game (71.2) while Mercer is 310th (67.2) dating back to last season.
Mercer at Florida Atlantic Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Florida Atlantic, ATS Winner – Mercer, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Florida Atlantic ranks 41st in three pointers allowed per game (19.6) while Mercer ranks 319th (26.5).
The Bears rank seventh in rebounds allowed per game (30.2) while the Owls rank 240th (36.6).
Florida Atlantic ranks 99th in blocks per game (3.8) while Mercer ranks 277th (1.8).
The Owls rank 81st in assists allowed per game (12.2) while the Bears rank 225th (14.2).
Mercer averages 5.6 steals per game, which ranks 211th in the NCAA. Florida Atlantic ranks 216th in steals allowed per game (6.6).
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