The Mercer Bears (5-9, 0-2 SoCon) will attempt to end their eight-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Wofford Terriers (11-4, 3-0 SoCon) at Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 5, 2019.
Mercer Bears at Wofford Terriers Free Prediction
In the Bears’ last contest, they were topped by the UAB Blazers, 75-67. 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 top scorer from either team with 19 points on 5-for-10 shooting.
The Terriers were beaten by the No. 8 North Carolina Tar Heels in their last outing, 78-67. North Carolina’s offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over Wofford. The Tar Heels had a rate of 35.7, while the Terriers posted a mark of 26.5. With 10 points and nine rebounds, Wofford’s Cameron Jackson had a good game.
After the Bears won two out of three matchups against the Terriers last season, these teams will meet for the first time this year. In the most recent contest, Wofford won 73-53. The Terriers’ 7.6 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the Bears, who had a rate of 25.7.
Jackson and Fletcher Magee have been playing well over the last five games for Wofford. Jackson has averaged 0 points per game. Not to be outdone, Magee has put up 0 points a game during that span.
Ball security could play an integral role in this meeting. Wofford commits the 18th-fewest miscues in the country (turnover percentage of 15.7 percent), while the pesky defense of Mercer forces the 51st-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 22.6 percent).
Mercer at Wofford Free Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Wofford, ATS Winner – Mercer, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Wofford averages 26.4 three pointers per game, which ranks 39th in the NCAA. Mercer ranks 248th in three pointers allowed per game (27.6).
The Terriers rank third in rebounds allowed per game (28.0) while the Bears rank 140th (35.1).
Wofford ranks 49th in assists allowed per game (10.6) while Mercer ranks 120th (13.1).
The Terriers rank 49th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while the Bears rank 117th (6.6).
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The Bears’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 19.6, up from 4.9 for the season.
During their last five games, the Terriers have scored an average of 78.4 points per game (5.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 62.6 points per game (1.7 below their season average).
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