The Wofford Terriers (17-4, 9-0 SoCon) put their eight-game winning streak on the line when they go head-to-head against the Mercer Bears (8-13, 3-6 SoCon) at Hawkins Arena. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 31, 2019.
Wofford Terriers at Mercer Bears ATS Prediction
In the Terriers’ last matchup, they defeated the Chattanooga Mocs, 80-69. The Terriers held the Mocs to an offensive rebounding percentage of 14.7 (below their season average of 24.2) and had a turnover percentage of 8.8 (better than their season average of 13.9). Wofford rallied around Cameron Jackson, who had 16 points and 13 rebounds.
The Bears fell to the UNCG Spartans in their last contest, 88-81. UNCG’s 13.7 turnover percentage was the team’s largest advantage over Mercer, who had a mark of 27.1. The Spartans’ mark was better than their season average of 14.1, while the Bears’ was above their season average of 16.4. Mercer’s Ethan Stair recorded 14 points and six rebounds in the game.
This will be the second game of the season between these two teams. Ross Cummings led both teams with 21 points in the first matchup, in which the Bears lost 78-74. The Terriers had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (38.1 vs. 10.0) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.654 vs. 0.611).
Second-chance points might be scarce for Mercer in this matchup. The Bears rank 194th in offensive rebounding percentage (28.4 percent), while Wofford ranks second in defensive rebounding percentage (78.8 percent). Furthermore, the Terriers commit the 21st-fewest errors in the NCAA (turnover percentage of 15.9 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of the Bears causes the 58th-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 21.8 percent).
Wofford vs. Mercer Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Wofford, ATS Winner – Mercer, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Wofford averages 26.4 three pointers per game, which ranks 37th in the NCAA. Mercer ranks 280th in three pointers allowed per game (27.7).
The Terriers rank first in rebounds allowed per game (27.7) while the Bears rank 162nd (35.3).
Wofford ranks 47th in assists per game (15.5) while Mercer ranks 163rd (12.8).
The Terriers rank 47th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while the Bears rank 117th (6.5).
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The Terriers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 12.0, down from 16.1 for the season.
During their last five games, the Bears have scored an average of 80.0 points per game (4.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 77.6 points per game (6.1 above their season average).
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