The VMI Keydets will hit the floor running against the away Mercer Bears Thursday, looking to improve their record and boost betting bankrolls by covering the point spread in the process.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The VMI Keydets were listed as 8-point underdogs at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark earlier in the day. It opened first at Sportsbook, where the over/under betting odds total was expected shortly.
Mercer Bears vs VMI Keydets Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The 7-19 and 5-14 ATS VMI Keydets will face the 18-11 Mercer Bears, who own a 12-12 ATS mark on the season. In totals betting, the VMI Keydets are 8-11 on the OVER/UNDER so far this season while the Mercer Bears are 14-10.
The Keydets - Bears odds would favor the Bears if the lines were set according to our power ranks. VMI is rated No. 253 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Mercer is at No. 127.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Bears endured a 77-74 loss at the hands of the Buccaneers on Saturday, despite a 22-point effort from Jordan Strawberry at Hawkins Arena.
The Keydets got a huge 33-point effort from QJ Peterson but still lost 73-67 against Samford on Saturday at Pete Hanna Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Mercer at UNC Greensboro, Sunday, February 28th
VMI at The Citadel, Saturday, February 27th
