Mercer Bears at Wofford Terriers Free Prediction 02/12/20

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The Mercer Bears (12-13, 6-6 SoCon) will be at Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium to meet the Wofford Terriers (16-9, 8-4 SoCon) in a SoCon matchup. Action starts at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 12, 2020.

Mercer Bears at Wofford Terriers ATS Odds

Both teams fell in their last contest. The Terriers fell to the Chattanooga Mocs, 84-77, while the Bears were defeated by the East Tennessee State Buccaneers, 73-60.

Mercer held East Tennessee State to an offensive rebounding percentage of 13.8 (below their season average of 33.8) while Wofford forced Chattanooga into a turnover percentage of 19.2 (above their season average of 15.9). Wofford’s Nathan Hoover led the way, putting up 31 points. Ethan Stair, meanwhile played a key role for Mercer with 19 points and eight rebounds.

The Terriers dominated this series last year, taking both games. In the most recent game, Wofford won 76-67. The Terriers’ turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Bears. Wofford had a rate of 10.6, while Mercer posted a mark of 17.4. This is the first time these teams will meet this year.

The elite offense of Wofford will battle against the porous defense of Mercer. The Terriers currently rank 19th in effective field goal percentage (0.551), while the Bears are 266th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.510). The Terriers figure to have the advantage on that end of the court.

Mercer vs. Wofford Pick

College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Wofford, ATS Winner – Mercer, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Wofford ranks 24th in three pointers attempted per game (27.2) while Mercer ranks 201st (20.4).
  • The Terriers rank 164th in steals per game (6.0) while the Bears rank 190th in steals allowed per game (7.6).
  • Wofford ranks 20th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while Mercer ranks 39th (2.6).
  • The Bears rank 129th in rebounds per game (36.0) while the Terriers rank 291st (30.8).
  • Wofford ranks 125th in assists per game (13.4) while Mercer ranks 168th in assists allowed per game (13.1).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Terriers have scored an average of 77.4 points per game (4.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 70.0 points per game (2.2 above their season average).
  • The Bears’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 2.2, up from 0.1 for the season.