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UNC Greensboro vs Mercer

Thu Feb 2 7:00PM
69
Final
49
 12TODDS
NCGRE412869126.5
MERCR212849+3.5

UNC Greensboro vs Mercer Predictions

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UNC Greensboro is on the road playing Mercer at the Hawkins Arena stadium on Thursday, 2/2/2023 @ 7:00pm EST. UNC Greensboro is the betting favorite opening at -3 and the current line is UNC Greensboro -3.5.

Spartans vs Bears Prediction for Tonight's Game

Based on recent trends and head to head stats, the Scorecaster predicts Spartans to win tonight's game by 10 points. This model factors in recent against the spread (ATS) trends and scoring which predicts Spartans to cover the 3.5 point spread and the total to go over 126 points.

PREDICTED SCORE: UNC Greensboro 81 to Mercer 71

Scorecaster algorithmic predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the UNC Greensboro Spartans and Mercer Bears, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups from recent history.

Curated Picks & Predictions

  • Based on the current lines, Oddsmakers predict the score to be NCGRE 66.75, MERCR 59.75.
  • Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that UNC Greensboro will win straight-up is 62%.
  • 52% of SportsJaw users predict UNC Greensboro Spartans to cover.
  • OddsShark's prediction is UNC Greensboro will win, cover the spread, and the total will go over.
  • split down the middle on Covers.com

UNC Greensboro Highlights

With a power ranking of 58, UNC Greensboro is ranked #208 in offense (scoring an average of 70.45 per game), #31 in defense (allowing an average of 63.27 points to be scored against them per game) and are 14-9 (9-12 ATS) this season.

Mercer Highlights

Mercer Bears has a power ranking of 117 and are #213 for offense (scoring an average of 70.26 per game), #152 for defense (giving up an average of 68.26 points per game) and 11-12 (8-13 ATS) overall. UNC Greensboro went 2-1 (2-1 ATS) in their last 3 matchups against Mercer.

UNC Greensboro Offensive Stats

  • The Spartans are ranked #208 in offense scoring an average of 70.45 per game.
  • The Spartans hit an average of 43.23% of their field goals (ranked #257 in the NCAAB) and 72.42% of their free throws (ranked #148 in the NCAAB) per game.
  • UNC Greensboro makes an average of 33.87% of their three pointers (ranked #197 in the NCAAB).
  • UNC Greensboro averages 36.41 rebounds per game (ranked # 118 in the NCAAB).
  • The Spartans average 14.68 offensive assists and 12.09 turnovers per game (ranked # 82 and 118 respectively).

Mercer Offensive Stats

  • The Bears are ranked #208 in offense scoring an average of 70.45 per game.
  • The Bears hit an average of 45.91% of their field goals (ranked #109 in the NCAAB) and 69.31% of their free throws (ranked #251 in the NCAAB) per game.
  • Mercer makes an average of 34.55% of their three pointers (ranked #165 in the NCAAB).
  • Mercer averages 34.61 rebounds per game (ranked # 214 in the NCAAB).
  • The Bears average 13.83 offensive assists and 11.22 turnovers per game (ranked # 82 and 41 respectively).

UNC Greensboro Defensive Stats

  • The Spartans are ranked #208 in defense allowing an average of 70.45 points to be scored on them per game.
  • The Spartans allow an average of 39.65% field goals (ranked #23 in the NCAAB) and 69.40% free throws (ranked #100 in the NCAAB) per game.
  • UNC Greensboro allows an average of 29.96% of the three pointers (ranked #31 in the NCAAB).
  • UNC Greensboro averages 34.68 rebounds per game (ranked # 34.68 in the NCAAB).
  • The Spartans average 10.50 defensive assists and 14.36 turnovers per game (ranked # 34 and 91 respectively).

Mercer Defensive Stats

  • The Bears are ranked #208 in defense allowing an average of 70.45 points to be scored on them per game.
  • The Bears allow an average of 42.94% field goals (ranked #157 in the NCAAB) and 72.30% of the free throws (ranked #250 in the NCAAB) per game.
  • Mercer allows an average of 34.57% of their three pointers (ranked #246 in the NCAAB).
  • Mercer averages 32.52 rebounds per game (ranked # 32.52 in the NCAAB).
  • The Bears average 11.83 defensive assists and 11.61 turnovers per game (ranked # 34 and 288 respectively).

Betting Summary

  • Spartans has a slight advantage in regards to ball control (factoring in rebounds and turnovers).
  • The Scorecaster model predicts Spartans to cover the 3.5 point spread and the total to go over 126 points.
  • For the best predictions available, make sure to checkout the best bets made by our certified NCAAB experts.

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Current Odds[ - ]

 
NCGRE
MERCR
Open
Side
-3.5
+3.5
+3
Moneyline
-165
+140
+127
Total
Over 126.5
Under 126.5
124

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Power Rankings[ - ]

UNC Greensboro Spartans
HIGHLIGHTS
Mercer Bears
208th
OFFENSE
213th
257th
FG %
109th
197th
3 PT %
165th
118th
Rebounds
214th
31st
DEFENSE
152nd
23rd
FG %
157th
31st
3 PT %
246th
219th
Rebounds
92nd

Last 10 Games Stats[ + ]

UNC Greensboro SpartansUNC Greensboro

vs FURL 57-69
43.4FG %
64.29FT %
23 PT %
vs VMIW 62-50
42.59FG %
58.82FT %
63 PT %
vs MERCW 59-48
44FG %
52.38FT %
43 PT %
vs CITADW 70-60
45.1FG %
76.92FT %
43 PT %
vs FURW 88-80
45.28FG %
80.49FT %
73 PT %
vs VMIW 72-57
49.09FG %
66.67FT %
83 PT %
vs SAML 68-70
38.89FG %
76.19FT %
103 PT %
vs CHATTW 73-61
48.21FG %
73.33FT %
83 PT %
vs WOFFW 73-64
39.34FG %
81.25FT %
123 PT %
vs WCARW 72-47
49.06FG %
65FT %
73 PT %

Mercer BearsMercer

vs CITADW 74-65
48.15FG %
65.52FT %
33 PT %
vs ETENW 71-67
39.71FG %
65FT %
43 PT %
vs UNCGL 48-59
40.74FG %
27.27FT %
13 PT %
vs VMIW 69-61
37.5FG %
76.47FT %
83 PT %
vs ETENW 68-55
44.07FG %
87.5FT %
93 PT %
vs FURL 66-84
41.94FG %
73.33FT %
33 PT %
vs WCARL 45-73
30FG %
50FT %
23 PT %
vs WOFFL 52-53
40.43FG %
73.33FT %
33 PT %
vs CHATTL 51-80
35.48FG %
75FT %
13 PT %
vs SAML 69-78
51.92FG %
75FT %
63 PT %

Injuries[ - ]

UNC Greensboro SpartansUNC Greensboro

  • There are no injuries listed at this time

Mercer BearsMercer

Infographics & Predictions[ - ]

UNC Greensboro vs Mercer infographic

After crunching 8 data points, our relative predictions model has elected to not make a prediction on this game - view the UNC Greensboro vs Mercer infographic for details.

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UNC Greensboro vs Mercer prediction and stats

Both teams have a compariable offense and the Spartans have a slightly better defense. The Bears won more games straight up and against the spread over their last 3 matchups. Adjusted score predictions based on power rankings and strength of schedule: Spartans 76 to Bears 63.

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Mercer Injuries

  • G Kamar Robertson Is "?" Thursday vs NC Greensboro, Undisclosed

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