The Mercer Bears (3-2) head to North Carolina State to play the Wolfpack (5-0) in what should be a high-scoring game. The game starts at 5:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 24, 2018, and will air on ACC Network.
Mercer Bears at North Carolina State Wolfpack Betting Prediction
In the Bears’ last contest, they blew out the Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks, 80-42. The Bears held the Hawks to an offensive rebounding percentage of 15.2 (below their season average of 20.5) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.614 (above their season average of 0.510). Djordje Dimitrijevic played a pivotal role for Mercer with 12 points.
The Wolfpack easily got past the Saint Peter’s Peacocks in their last game, 85-57. The Wolfpack held the Peacocks to an effective field goal percentage of 0.370 (below their season average of 0.505) and had a free throw rate of 0.404 (above their season average of 0.210). With 11 points and six rebounds, Eric Lockett played well for North Carolina State.
This battle figures to be a shootout as two of the country’s top offenses battle. Since last season, North Carolina State ranks 15th with 115.8 points per 100 possessions and Mercer is 31st (113.6).
Mercer vs. North Carolina State Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – North Carolina State, ATS Winner – Mercer, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
North Carolina State ranks 31st in three pointers allowed per game (19.1) while Mercer ranks 305th (26.0).
The Wolfpack rank 18th in assists per game (16.7) while the Bears rank 228th in assists allowed per game (14.2).
North Carolina State ranks 30th in steals per game (7.6) while Mercer ranks 216th (5.6).
The Wolfpack rank 91st in blocks per game (3.8) while the Bears rank 277th (1.8).
Mercer ranks third in rebounds allowed per game (29.8) while North Carolina State ranks 122nd (34.1).
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