Mercer vs Wofford Prediction, Picks & Odds | 24 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Mercer vs Wofford

The Mercer Bears go up against the Wofford Terriers, with tip-off scheduled for 13:00 on Saturday, January 24.

We believe that Mercer should prove too strong for Wofford. Therefore, it’s all about going to the Moneyline to back them and there’s plenty of juice in the -112 available.

Mercer Bears won their previous game which was at home. It was a 88-76 triumph against Western Carolina Catamounts.

Wofford Terriers last game saw them claim a 88-78 home win over Samford Bulldogs.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was Mercer who came out on top when they last played Wofford. A 109-97 win was recorded. Wofford have triumphed in seven of the previous 10 clashes between these teams.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Wofford	19-13	2520	2468	52	10-6	9-7	2L
Mercer	19-13	2646	2416	230	14-2	5-11	1L

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Mercer vs Wofford Prediction & Picks

Get fully prepped for Mercer vs Wofford with our betting guide, featuring our expert match pick, predicted scoreline and a value-focused bet builder. Read on for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

Mercer look value on the Moneyline and our pick is that the road team will claim a victory in this college contest. We’re happy to take the -112 that they win.

We put solid research behind every basketball pick, starting with recent form and a clear read on injuries. From there, key college hoops stats and advanced metrics help complete the picture and support smarter betting decisions.

Key Mercer vs Wofford stats:

• Mercer have won 5 consecutive games.
• Mercer have won 13 of their last 20 games.
• Mercer have won 6 of their last 10 games.

Mercer Moneyline Probability

The top sportsbooks make it a 52.9% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our analysts have this number closer to 60% based on their in-depth research. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball bet.

The Match Result & Total lines not only give you a chance to back Mercer for the win but also combine this selection with a prediction for how many points will be scored.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Mercer 80 - 75 Wofford

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Mercer vs Wofford 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.

There’s the opportunity to back Wofford at +126 on the Moneyline although Mercer are priced up at betting odds of -152. There is a 44% chance of the hosts winning according to the top sportsbooks.

There is a spread of 2.5 and total points has a line of 158.5. Having a wager on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball bets. If you’re going for Under 158.5, this outcome can be backed at -110.

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Moneyline

Mercer

-152

Wofford

+126

Point Spread

Mercer -2.5

-110

Wofford +2.5

-110

Total Points

Under 158.5

-110

Over 158.5

-110

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Mercer Stats

Wofford Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 164.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 159.80 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 161.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 161.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 88.30 pts and allowed 76.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 78.10 pts and allowed 81.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 161.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 149.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 161.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 161.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 84.10 pts and allowed 77.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 79.30 pts and allowed 69.80 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Southern	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
E. Tennessee St.	23-11	2638	2356	282	15-5	8-6	1L
Furman	22-12	2600	2397	203	13-6	9-6	3W
Mercer	19-13	2646	2416	230	14-2	5-11	1L
Wofford	19-13	2520	2468	52	10-6	9-7	2L
Samford	18-14	2525	2409	116	11-4	7-10	1L
Western Carolina	15-16	2432	2397	35	10-3	5-13	1L
UNC Greensboro	15-19	2673	2736	-63	10-6	5-13	1L
Chattanooga	13-19	2454	2408	46	7-9	6-10	1L
Citadel	11-22	2322	2558	-236	7-9	4-13	1L
VMI	6-26	2303	2560	-257	5-9	1-17	17L

• 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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