The Wofford Terriers (11-4, 3-0 SoCon) welcome the Mercer Bears (5-9, 0-2 SoCon) to Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium. The Bears will try to put an end to an eight-game road losing streak. Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 5, 2019.
Mercer Bears vs. Wofford Terriers ATS Odds
Both teams fell in their last matchup. The Terriers fell to the eighth-ranked North Carolina Tar Heels, 78-67, while the Bears were defeated by the UAB Blazers, 75-67.
Mercer had a better turnover percentage (20.5 vs. 20.6) while Wofford had a much better turnover percentage (11.7 vs. 18.6). Cameron Jackson had a good game for Wofford with 10 points and nine rebounds. Djordje Dimitrijevic had a solid performance for Mercer, contributing 19 points.
The Bears edged out the Terriers in this series last year, emerging victorious in two out of three games. In the last contest, Wofford won 73-53. Wofford had a much better turnover percentage (7.6 vs. 25.7). Mercer, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (17.2 vs. 6.9). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Jackson and Fletcher Magee have been playing well over the last five games for Wofford. Jackson has averaged 0 points, while Magee has recorded 0 points a game during that span.
Ball security could play a key role in this matchup. Wofford commits the 18th-fewest miscues in the nation (turnover percentage of 15.7 percent), while the gambling defense of Mercer forces the 51st-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 22.6 percent).
Mercer Bears at Wofford Terriers Free Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Wofford, ATS Winner – Mercer, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Wofford ranks 39th in three pointers attempted per game (26.4) while Mercer ranks 248th in three pointers allowed per game (27.6).
- The Terriers rank 49th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while the Bears rank 117th (6.6).
- The Terriers rank third in rebounds allowed per game (28.0) while the Bears rank 140th (35.1).
- Wofford ranks 49th in assists allowed per game (10.6) while Mercer ranks 120th (13.1).
Bettings Trends:
- The Bears’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 19.6, up from 4.9 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Terriers have scored an average of 78.4 points per game (5.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 62.6 points per game (1.7 below their season average).
