The winless FGCU Eagles (0-3) head to Hawkins Arena to square off with the Mercer Bears (2-1). Action starts at 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday, November 15, 2019.
FGCU Eagles vs. Mercer Bears ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Bears beat the Kennesaw State Owls, 74-62, while the Eagles fell to the Dartmouth Big Green, 55-49.
Mercer played a flawless contest. They had an effective field goal percentage of 0.433 and a free throw rate of 0.367. Kennesaw State was 0.358 and 0.317, respectively, for those same stats. FGCU, meanwhile, had a better free throw rate (0.160 vs. 0.130). Mercer was lifted by Djordje Dimitrijevic, who finished with 16 points and 10 rebounds. Meanwhile, Zach Scott led the way for FGCU, finishing with 16 points.
This has potential to be a mistake-prone game for the offense of FGCU. Since last season, FGCU ranks 322nd in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 21.5 percent), while the gambling defense of Mercer has forced the 85th-most turnovers in the nation (20.5 percent).
FGCU Eagles at Mercer Bears Betting Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Mercer, ATS Winner – Mercer, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- FGCU averages 22.9 three pointers per game, which ranks 136th in the country. Mercer ranks 299th in three pointers allowed per game (26.4).
- The Eagles average 13.9 assists per game, which ranks 116th in the country. The Bears rank 199th in assists allowed per game (13.6).
- Mercer ranks 202nd in rebounds per game (34.7) while FGCU ranks 266th (33.4).
- The Eagles rank 69th in blocks per game (4.1) while the Bears rank 195th in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
- Mercer ranks 104th in steals per game (6.7) while FGCU ranks 225th in steals allowed per game (6.9).
