Mercer Bears
Basketball NCAAB Thu 5 Nov 19:00
Virginia Tech Hokies
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Mercer vs Virginia Tech Predictions

Best Bet

Mercer +20.5 @ -104

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Expect Mercer to Cover the Spread

It’s all about Mercer to stay ahead of the curve against Virginia Tech. We really like this wager and the spread of +20.5 looks generous at odds of -104.

Our Mercer vs Virginia Tech betting preview features our Best Bet, Same Game Parlay and Correct Score Prediction. Explore each section for the full analysis behind each pick.

Mercer vs Virginia Tech Preview

The Mercer Bears battle the Virginia Tech, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Thursday, November 5.

Mercer Bears won their previous game which was at home. It was a 90-53 triumph against Reinhardt Eagles.

Virginia Tech won their last game, beating Coppin State Eagles at home. It was a 88-54 win.

NCAAB Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Virginia Tech 1-0 88 54 34 1-0 0-0 1W
Mercer 1-0 90 53 37 1-0 0-0 1W
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Best Bet

We’ve smashed into the underdogs +20.5 and this spread wager at -104 means we need Mercer to avoid a heavy defeat in this college contest.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction:

  • The +20.5 line has been covered by Mercer in 20 consecutive games.
  • The -20.5 line hasn’t been covered by Virginia Tech in 19 of their last 20 games.
  • The -20.5 line hasn’t been covered by Virginia Tech in 9 of their last 10 games.

We keep a close eye on team news and our college basketball handicappers stay sharp by tracking the latest form and lineups. You’ll also find a full set of stats that offer valuable insight and help shape smarter predictions ahead of the action.

Mercer +20.5 Probability

The best betting apps make it a 51% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our cappers think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. This is why we can recommend this college basketball bet.

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Same Game Parlay Pick

Spread Mercer +20.5
Totals Under 152.5
Result & BTTS 80 Mercer / No

Our same game parlay pick is Mercer +20.5 on the spread, Under 152.5 and at least one team not to score 80 points and Mercer to win on the Result & BTTS lines.

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Correct Score Prediction

Mercer Mercer logo 64 - 81 Virginia Tech logo Virginia Tech

There’s the chance to land huge betting odds when it comes to Virginia Tech winning on the correct score lines. We’ll try a 81-64 victory in their favor and this should be in the right ball park.

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Mercer vs Virginia Tech Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Virginia Tech Heavy Favorites in Eyes of the Books

You might not get rich backing Virginia Tech at -10000. However, the sportsbooks’ betting odds imply a 99% chance of winning this college game. At +2000, Mercer are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The spread is currently 20.5, with the total points line at 152.5. The advantage of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. There’s the chance to back Under 152.5 at -105.

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

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Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games
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NCAAB Table Select Season

Atlantic Coast Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
California 2-0 199 156 43 2-0 0-0 2W
Florida State 1-0 112 69 43 1-0 0-0 1W
Pittsburgh 1-0 95 57 38 1-0 0-0 1W
Duke 1-0 84 50 34 1-0 0-0 1W
Virginia Tech 1-0 88 54 34 1-0 0-0 1W
Virginia 1-0 89 60 29 1-0 0-0 1W
Boston College 1-0 76 50 26 1-0 0-0 1W
Wake Forest 1-0 83 62 21 1-0 0-0 1W
Georgia Tech 1-0 75 55 20 1-0 0-0 1W
NC State 1-0 83 64 19 1-0 0-0 1W
Syracuse 1-0 74 58 16 1-0 0-0 1W
Louisville 1-0 84 70 14 1-0 0-0 1W
Clemson 1-0 85 72 13 1-0 0-0 1W
SMU 1-0 85 72 13 1-0 0-0 1W
North Carolina 1-0 80 72 8 1-0 0-0 1W
Notre Dame 1-0 74 72 2 0-0 1-0 1W
Miami 0-1 67 77 -10 0-0 0-1 1L
Southern Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Furman 2-0 200 122 78 1-0 1-0 2W
UNC Greensboro 1-0 96 43 53 1-0 0-0 1W
Mercer 1-0 90 53 37 1-0 0-0 1W
VMI 1-0 115 83 32 1-0 0-0 1W
Samford 1-0 87 58 29 1-0 0-0 1W
Tennessee Tech 1-1 205 176 29 1-0 0-1 1W
Western Carolina 0-1 72 80 -8 0-0 0-1 1L
E. Tennessee St. 0-1 65 75 -10 0-0 0-1 1L
Chattanooga 0-1 70 84 -14 0-0 0-1 1L
Citadel 0-1 52 77 -25 0-0 0-1 1L
Wofford 0-1 59 90 -31 0-0 0-1 1L
  • 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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