The Mercer Bears (4-6) will travel to Raiford G. Trask Coliseum to square off with the UNCW Seahawks (5-6). The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, December 16, 2019.
Mercer Bears vs. UNCW Seahawks Betting Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last contest. The Seahawks lost big to the Charlotte 49ers, 76-57, while the Bears were beaten by the Georgia State Panthers, 73-61.
Mercer had an offensive rebounding percentage of 40.6 (above their season average of 31.8) while UNCW had a better free throw rate (0.173 vs. 0.148). UNCW’s Marten Linssen played well, finishing with 17 points. Ethan Stair, meanwhile played a pivotal role for Mercer with 13 points and eight rebounds.
The Bears won the sole game between these two teams last year, 77-73. Mercer had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.637 vs. 0.475). UNCW, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (30.6 vs. 11.1). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
The high-octane offense of UNCW will square off against the mid-tier defense of Mercer. The Seahawks currently rank 100th in offensive efficiency, while the Bears are 291st in defensive efficiency. The Seahawks should have the advantage on that end of the court.
Mercer at UNCW Betting Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – UNCW, ATS Winner – UNCW, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- UNCW averages 14.3 assists per game, which ranks 60th in the nation. Mercer ranks 180th in assists allowed per game (14.0).
- The Bears rank 98th in steals per game (6.7) while the Seahawks rank 105th in steals allowed per game (6.5).
- The Bears rank 129th in three pointers allowed per game (21.9) while the Seahawks rank 229th (22.5).
- UNCW ranks 31st in blocks allowed per game (3.1) while Mercer ranks 127th (3.7).
Bettings Trends:
- The Seahawks’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.2, down from 2.8 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Bears have scored an average of 63.4 points per game (9.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 70.8 points per game (5.9 below their season average).