The Wofford Terriers (17-4, 9-0 SoCon) and the Mercer Bears (8-13, 3-6 SoCon) square off at Hawkins Arena. The Terriers will try to continue their eight-game winning streak. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 31, 2019.
Wofford Terriers vs. Mercer Bears ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Bears fell to the UNCG Spartans, 88-81, while the Terriers defeated the Chattanooga Mocs, 80-69.
Wofford played a nearly perfect game. They had an absurd offensive rebounding percentage of 37.1 (above their season average of 35.0) and a turnover percentage of 8.8 (better than their season average of 13.9). Chattanooga recorded marks of 14.7 and 14.9, respectively, for those same stats. Mercer, on the other hand, did a fantastic job of getting to and converting from the free throw line (29-33; 87.9 percent). Ethan Stair fueled Mercer with 14 points and six rebounds. Meanwhile, Wofford received a boost from Cameron Jackson, who finished with 16 points and 13 rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Jackson led the Terriers to a 78-74 win. He recorded 16 points, six rebounds and five assists. Wofford’s rebounding was their biggest advantage. The Terriers had eight offensive rebounds and 26 total rebounds, while the Bears had two and 15, respectively.
Second-chance points could be rare for Mercer in this battle. The Bears rank 194th in offensive rebounding percentage (28.4 percent), while Wofford ranks second in defensive rebounding percentage (78.8 percent). Moreover, the Terriers rank 21st in turnover percentage (15.9 percent), while the Bears rank 58th in opponents’ turnover percentage (21.8 percent).
Wofford Terriers vs. Mercer Bears ATS Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Mercer, ATS Winner – Mercer, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Wofford averages 26.4 three pointers per game, which ranks 37th in the nation. Mercer ranks 280th in three pointers allowed per game (27.7).
- The Terriers rank 47th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while the Bears rank 117th (6.5).
- 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).
Bettings Trends:
- 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).
