Mercer Bears vs. North Carolina State Wolfpack ATS Prediction

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It figures to be a high-scoring affair as the Mercer Bears (3-2) travel to North Carolina State to take on the Wolfpack (5-0). Action begins at 5:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 24, 2018, and can be seen on ACC Network.

Mercer Bears at North Carolina State Wolfpack ATS Odds

Both teams thoroughly outplayed their last opponent. The Wolfpack defeated the Saint Peter’s Peacocks 85-57, while the Bears beat the Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks 80-42.

Mercer played a nearly flawless game. They had an extraordinary offensive rebounding percentage of 35.7 (above their season average of 33.8) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.614 (above their season average of 0.510). Maryland Eastern Shore put up marks of 15.2 and 0.351, respectively, for those same stats. The Wolfpack, on the other hand, held the Peacocks to an effective field goal percentage of 0.370 (below their season average of 0.505) and had a free throw rate of 0.404 (above their season average of 0.210). Eric Lockett fueled North Carolina State with 11 points and six rebounds. Mercer, meanwhile, received a boost from Djordje Dimitrijevic, who had 12 points.

This contest figures to be a high-scoring affair as a pair of the nation’s best offenses go head-to-head. Since last season, North Carolina State ranks 15th with 115.8 points per 100 possessions and Mercer is 31st (113.6).

Mercer Bears at North Carolina State Wolfpack Odds Pick

College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – North Carolina State, ATS Winner – Mercer, O/U – Under

Betting Notes (2017-Present):

  • North Carolina State ranks 31st in three pointers allowed per game (19.1) while Mercer ranks 305th (26.0).
  • The Wolfpack rank 91st in blocks per game (3.8) while the Bears rank 277th (1.8).
  • Mercer ranks third in rebounds allowed per game (29.8) while North Carolina State ranks 122nd (34.1).
  • The Wolfpack average 16.7 assists per game, which ranks 18th in the NCAA. The Bears rank 228th in assists allowed per game (14.2).
  • North Carolina State ranks 30th in steals per game (7.6) while Mercer ranks 216th (5.6).