East Tennessee State vs Mercer Prediction, Bet Builder Tips & Odds | NCAAB, 08 Jan 2025
Mercer to Cause ETSU Problems
Our best pick is Mercer against the spread. +2.5 at odds of -108 look more than generous and we’re happy to back the underdogs with this advantage against East Tennessee State.
54-49 Victory for ETSU in Previous H2H Clash
East Tennessee State Buccaneers were defeated in their previous game. They were beaten at home to Wofford Terriers by a 81-78 scoreline.
Mercer Bears won last time out by a 70-67 scoreline. It was on the road against VMI Keydets.
East Tennessee State have won the last two matchups versus Mercer. It was 80-69 at home before a 54-49 road win. Both teams have five wins on the board when we look at the 10-game H2H record.
NCAAB | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
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19-13 | 2301 | 2128 | 173 | 13-4 | 6-9 | 1L |
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14-19 | 2511 | 2485 | 26 | 9-7 | 5-12 | 1L |
Expert College Basketball Analysis
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Key East Tennessee State vs Mercer stats:
East Tennessee State vs Mercer Prediction
Mercer look a great play at +2.5 on the spread in this college matchup. They could beat the favorites and the odds of -108 about this pick makes lots of appeal.
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Mercer +2.5 Probability
When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 51.8% chance of landing a return. However, we have this number between 55-60% based on our in-depth research. This is why we can recommend this college basketball wager.
Our Pick
Mercer +2.5 @ -108
East Tennessee State vs Mercer Bet Builder Tips
Take a same game parlay that incorporates Mercer to cover the +2.5 spread along with Under 153.5. Add in Mercer/BTTS No on the Result & Both Teams to Score lines.
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East Tennessee State vs Mercer Odds
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Moneyline Odds Suggest a Close Contest
With a 60% chance of securing victory, East Tennessee State are favorites for this college game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -149. The market suggests that Mercer are least likely to win at +122.
The current spread is 2.5 and total points is 151.5. A bet on the Totals allows fans to use the latest basketball data to good effect. If you’re going for Under 151.5, this outcome can be backed at -105.
There’s a chance to back East Tennessee State at -140 to reach the 20-point total before their opponents. Should you want to go against the favorites, Mercer are available at -100.
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Last 5 & H2H
E. Tennessee St.
Head to Head
E. Tennessee St. vs Mercer
- NCAAB: 01/02 2024 E. Tennessee St. 54 Mercer 49
- NCAAB: 04/01 2024 Mercer 69 E. Tennessee St. 80
- NCAAB: 26/01 2023 E. Tennessee St. 67 Mercer 71
- NCAAB: 14/01 2023 Mercer 68 E. Tennessee St. 55
- NCAAB: 17/02 2022 E. Tennessee St. 56 Mercer 65
- NCAAB: 20/01 2022 Mercer 64 E. Tennessee St. 72
- NCAAB: 18/02 2021 Mercer 71 E. Tennessee St. 64
- NCAAB: 04/02 2021 E. Tennessee St. 70 Mercer 64
- NCAAB: 08/02 2020 E. Tennessee St. 73 Mercer 60
- NCAAB: 30/01 2020 Mercer 71 E. Tennessee St. 55
Team Stats
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
East Tennessee State Stats
Mercer Stats
Moneyline
- 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
- 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Point Spread
- -2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
- -2.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road
Point Spread
- +2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
- +2.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 home games
Total Points
- Game Totals: An average of 143.50 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 143.50 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 153.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
- Over 153.5 on the Road: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 74.80 pts and allowed 68.70 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 71.90 pts and allowed 71.60 pts in the last 10 games on the road
Total Points
- Game Totals: An average of 160.10 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 162.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 153.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
- Over 153.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 81.50 pts and allowed 78.60 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 90.50 pts and allowed 71.60 pts in the last 10 home games
NCAAB Table Select Season
Southern | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
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25-9 | 2638 | 2368 | 270 | 13-4 | 12-5 | 1L |
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24-9 | 2602 | 2375 | 227 | 14-4 | 10-5 | 1L |
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22-10 | 2667 | 2406 | 261 | 13-4 | 9-6 | 2L |
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20-12 | 2332 | 2092 | 240 | 11-4 | 9-8 | 1L |
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19-13 | 2301 | 2128 | 173 | 13-4 | 6-9 | 1L |
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19-15 | 2561 | 2374 | 187 | 8-6 | 11-9 | 3W |
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15-19 | 2492 | 2487 | 5 | 8-7 | 7-12 | 1L |
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14-19 | 2511 | 2485 | 26 | 9-7 | 5-12 | 1L |
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8-22 | 2090 | 2371 | -281 | 7-7 | 1-15 | 5L |
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5-25 | 1997 | 2251 | -254 | 5-12 | 0-13 | 22L |
- Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
- PF = Total Points For
- PA = Total Points Against
- N. Pts = Point Differential
- Home = Home Record
- Away = Away Record
- Strk = Current Streak
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