Freedom Hall Civic Center will host Mercer Bears vs East Tennessee State Buccaneers action on Wednesday as both teams try to pay off for those betting on NCAA basketball odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Mercer Bears opened as 10.5-point underdogs in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total was set to open a bit later (check out Sportsbook for the latest situation).
Mercer Bears vs East Tennessee State Buccaneers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The East Tennessee State Buccaneers are 16-4 so far on the season, and 13-3 ATS vs the number. The Mercer Bears, meanwhile, are 10-10 and 5-9-1 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen East Tennessee State go 5-11 and the Mercer Bears go 8-7 on betting totals.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the East Tennessee State Buccaneers rated this week at No. 19 and the Mercer Bears sitting at No. 123.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Bears got 11 points from Ross Cummings, but it was UNC Greensboro that prevailed in a 70-66 final on Saturday at Greensboro Coliseum.
The Buccaneers got 16 points from Desonta Bradford as East Tennessee State ran past Western Carolina 66-50 on Saturday at Freedom Hall Civic Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Mercer home to The Citadel, Saturday, January 27th
East Tennessee State at Wofford, Saturday, January 27th
