Western Carolina Catamounts will go to the free throw line vs Mercer Bears on Thursday, hoping to boost its 11-16 record with a victory while beating the betting lines set by odds makers.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Bettors looking to go with the Mercer Bears in this one found them listed as -9-point favorites earlier on the NCAA basketball betting odds menu at Sportsbook. Check for line moves and odds updates as money coming in on the Catamounts was expected to move the line.
Western Carolina Catamounts vs Mercer Bears Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Western Carolina Catamounts will look to cover the spread vs the Mercer Bears on Thursday, as the Catamounts are 12-9-1 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Bears are 12-10 ATS. Western Carolina is 11-11 against the total, while Mercer is 12-10 versus the total betting line.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Mercer Bears rated this week at No. 121 and the Western Carolina Catamounts sitting at No. 234.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Catamounts endured a 83-77 loss at the hands of the Buccaneers on Monday, despite a 18-point effort from Mike Brown at Freedom Hall Civic Center.
Mercer got 17 points from Stephon Jelks but lost anyway, 85-74, to Furman on Saturday at Timmons Arena.
- Western Carolina is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
- Western Carolina is 1-15 SU in its last 16 games on the road
- The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Western Carolina's last 13 games on the road
- Western Carolina is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Mercer
Next Betting Matchups
Western Carolina at The Citadel, Saturday, February 20th
Mercer at East Tennessee State, Saturday, February 20th
