The Mercer Bears (4-7) clash against the UNCW Seahawks (4-8) at Hawkins Arena. The game is scheduled to get underway at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, December 21, 2018.
UNCW Seahawks at Mercer Bears Betting Prediction
The Seahawks are trying to rebound after their 97-93 loss to the Campbell Fighting Camels in their last outing. Campbell’s 7.8 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over UNCW, who had a mark of 19.4. Ty Taylor was UNCW’s high scorer with 29 points on 8-for-17 shooting.
The last time the Bears played, they lost to the UAB Blazers, 75-67. UAB was effective at getting and making free throws. The Blazers made 29 of their 35 free throws (82.9 percent), while the Bears were 19-25 (76.0 percent). With 19 points on 5-for-10 shooting, Djordje Dimitrijevic was the game’s leading scorer.
Devontae Cacok has averaged 0 points over the last five games for UNCW.
The offensive glass should be a major edge for Mercer in this contest. The Bears are among the nation’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 71st in offensive rebounding percentage at 32.8 percent. Meanwhile, UNCW ranks 211th in the NCAA at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 70.9 percent. Also, the Seahawks rank 331st in turnover percentage (23.0 percent), while the Bears rank 50th in opponents’ turnover percentage (22.6 percent).
UNCW vs. Mercer ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – UNCW, ATS Winner – UNCW, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
UNCW ranks 109th in three pointers attempted per game (23.4) while Mercer ranks 248th in three pointers allowed per game (27.5).
The Bears average 7.0 steals per game, which ranks 80th in the NCAA. The Seahawks rank 171st in steals allowed per game (8.7).
UNCW ranks 89th in rebounds per game (37.6) while Mercer ranks 133rd in rebounds allowed per game (35.2).
Bettings Trends:
The Seahawks have outscored opponents by an average of 3.0 points in their last five games. On the season, UNCW has been defeated by an average of 5.0 points.
During their last five games, the Bears have scored an average of 77.8 points per game (3.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 58.2 points per game (9.2 below their season average).
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