The Mercer Bears (1-2) take on the UT Martin Skyhawks (1-1) at Hawkins Arena. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, November 16, 2018, and will air on ESPN 3.
UT Martin Skyhawks vs. Mercer Bears Free Prediction
The Skyhawks are trying to rebound after their 86-71 loss to the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers in their last outing. Western Kentucky’s offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest strength over UT Martin. The Hilltoppers had a rate of 41.7, while the Skyhawks posted a mark of 26.8. UT Martin’s DelFincko Bogan had a good outing, contributing 18 points and five rebounds.
In the Bears’ last game, they dropped a tough one to the Georgia State Panthers, 62-60. Georgia State launched 35 three pointers, making 15 of them (42.9 percent). Mercer, on the other hand, was 7-26 (26.9 percent). With 12 points on 4-for-11 shooting, Ethan Stair was Mercer’s leading scorer.
The productive offense of Mercer will clash against the mid-tier defense of UT Martin. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, the Bears rank 34th in offensive efficiency, while the Skyhawks are 232nd in defensive efficiency. The Bears should have the edge on that end of the court.
UT Martin Skyhawks at Mercer Bears Betting Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Mercer, ATS Winner – Mercer, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Mercer ranks 146th in three pointers attempted per game (22.3) while UT Martin ranks 311th in three pointers allowed per game (27.4).
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