Mercer Bears
Basketball NCAAB Sat 15 Nov 14:00
Winthrop Eagles
  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Player Props
  5. Team Stats
  6. Standings

College Basketball Betting Preview: Mercer vs Winthrop

The Mercer Bears go up against the Winthrop Eagles, with tip-off scheduled for 14:00 on Saturday, November 15.

Why Under 165.5 Looks the Best Betting Option

We’re confident about the number of points to be scored when Mercer and Winthrop take to the court. Therefore, the prediction is Under 165.5 points which is available at -115.

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102-97 Winthrop Triumph in Last H2H Matchup

Mercer Bears won their previous game which was at home. It was a 92-77 triumph against Lipscomb Bisons.

Winthrop Eagles were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 72-66 reverse against Coastal Carolina Chanticleers.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 102-97 in favor of Winthrop when they last played Mercer. We’ve seen two Winthrop wins in the past 3 meetings between the teams.

NCAAB Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Mercer 6-2 662 621 41 4-0 2-2 4W
Winthrop 5-4 773 708 65 2-0 3-4 2W
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Mercer vs Winthrop Prediction & Picks

We dive into the top Mercer vs Winthrop betting angles, including our main match prediction, best correct score play and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

Don’t expect fireworks in this college matchup. The two teams might not score a huge combined total and our pick is to back Under 165.5 points at odds of -115.

We closely track recent form and look for patterns that may impact the outcome. The same goes for injuries to key players. When combined with the most relevant college hoops stats, this gives us a strong foundation for accurate basketball picks.

Key Mercer vs Winthrop stats:

  • The 165.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 4 Mercer games on the road.
  • The 165.5 line hasn’t been covered in 9 of the last 10 Mercer games.
  • The 165.5 line hasn’t been covered in 15 of the last 20 Mercer games.
  • The 165.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Winthrop games.
  • The 165.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Winthrop games.

Under 165.5 Probability

If you go by the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 53.5% chance of winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. It is the reason why we are recommending this college basketball wager.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Under 165.5
Spread Winthrop -2.5
Result & BTTS 80 Winthrop / No

Our same game parlay pick is Under 165.5 points, Winthrop -2.5 on the spread and Winthrop/BTTS No on the Result & Both Teams to Score lines.

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Correct Score Prediction

Mercer Mercer logo 77 - 83 Winthrop logo Winthrop

There’s lots of entertainment when it comes to a correct score wager. A play on Winthrop to achieve a 83-77 victory should give bettors a good run for their money.

Mercer vs Winthrop Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Latest Moneyline Odds Suggest a Tight Affair

Winthrop are strong -161 favorites to win this college game according to the Moneyline betting odds. The sportsbooks give them a 62% chance of claiming victory. Mercer are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +132.

The current spread is 2.5 and total points is 163.5. The advantage of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you’re going for Under 163.5, this outcome can be backed at -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Player Props & Micro Betting

If you have a view on Total Points, Three-Pointers, Assists, Double-Doubles or Triple-Doubles, then the player prop betting could be up your street. It’s a great way of wagering on individual performance.

Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some bettors prefer to look at the college basketball micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term in-game wagers and this might include Next Field Goal, with the options being for a two-pointer or a three-pointer.

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Mercer logo Mercer Stats
Winthrop logo Winthrop Stats
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
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Total Points
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NCAAB Table Select Season

Big South Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
High Point 8-2 923 719 204 6-1 2-1 1W
Winthrop 5-4 773 708 65 2-0 3-4 2W
Charleston Southern 6-5 925 853 72 4-1 2-4 1W
USC Upstate 5-5 799 702 97 4-1 1-4 1W
UNC Asheville 4-4 604 573 31 4-1 0-3 2W
Longwood 5-5 771 743 28 5-2 0-3 1W
Presbyterian 4-7 707 757 -50 3-2 1-5 2L
Radford 3-7 774 818 -44 3-2 0-5 1L
Gardner-Webb 0-10 668 921 -253 0-3 0-7 10L
Southern Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
E. Tennessee St. 7-2 735 582 153 6-0 1-2 1W
Mercer 6-2 662 621 41 4-0 2-2 4W
Wofford 6-3 684 686 -2 4-0 2-3 2W
Furman 5-4 679 645 34 4-2 1-2 1W
Chattanooga 4-4 622 570 52 3-1 1-3 1L
Western Carolina 4-4 627 609 18 4-0 0-4 1W
Samford 4-6 720 796 -76 1-1 3-5 2L
VMI 4-7 839 824 15 3-1 1-6 1W
Citadel 3-6 655 652 3 2-3 1-3 1L
UNC Greensboro 1-8 651 764 -113 1-2 0-6 3L
  • 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