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Oklahoma State Cowboys set to face off against Cincinnati Bearcats in first conference matchup, Mercer favored by 4.5 points

Game time: February 21, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET

Venue: Hawkins Arena — Macon, GA

Article updated Feb 21, 6:15 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The upcoming men's basketball game between the Oklahoma State Cowboys and Cincinnati Bearcats is set to take place on Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. EDT in Cincinnati's Fifth Third

Game outlook

The upcoming men's basketball game between the Oklahoma State Cowboys and Cincinnati Bearcats is set to take place on Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. EDT in Cincinnati's Fifth Third Arena. This will mark the first meeting between the two teams as conference mates, with neither currently holding a winning record in Big 12 play. Both teams are coming off recent wins, with Mercer opening as the betting favorite at -4.5 without any movement in the line. It will be interesting to see which team will come out on top in this budding rivalry matchup.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Bulldogs +169 | Bears -200

Spread: Bulldogs +4.5 (-110) | Bears -4.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 133.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Mercer will win straight-up is 67%.

The Citadel Bulldogs

This summary discusses the recent basketball games of the Oklahoma State Cowboys and The Citadel Bulldogs. The Cowboys pulled off a surprising win against a ranked opponent, but still face challenges in offensive and defensive statistics. The Bulldogs, ranked 291st, have struggled this season with their offensive and defensive numbers, including shooting percentages and rebounding. Both teams have areas of improvement to focus on moving forward in their seasons. Gritty team performance. Recap from our ranked upset over BYU 🎞️ #LetsWork pic.twitter.com/SztNTtlXD2

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Mercer Bears Analysis

The Cincinnati Bearcats secured a two-point road win over UCF, further solidifying their top-40 ranking. Despite their defensive strength, they are currently on the bubble in the bracket projections. The Bearcats limit opponents to 67.2 points per game and have a strong rebounding presence. Offensively, they score an average of 75.6 points per game and perform well when hitting at least 70 points. In contrast, the Mercer Bears have a lower power ranking and struggle with their offensive and defensive percentages. They will face off against The Citadel, who has had recent success against Mercer. Bettors should pay attention to these matchups for potential opportunities.

Cincinnati Expected to Win Comfortably Against Defensive-Minded Oklahoma State

In this matchup, the two competing teams possess strong defensive abilities, with Cincinnati demonstrating superior defensive prowess and the advantage of playing on their home court. On the offensive end, Oklahoma State struggles to score when playing away from home, averaging just 61.1 points on 37.0% shooting. Conversely, Cincinnati is expected to excel in securing offensive rebounds, capitalizing on the Cowboys' tendency to allow a high shooting percentage of 51.3% on the road. With the turnover battle likely to be evenly matched, it is anticipated that Cincinnati will emerge victorious by a comfortable margin, outperforming the spread.

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SportsJaw Bulldogs vs Bears archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Bulldogs vs Bears matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · The Citadel Bulldogs+180 → +241Moved
  • Moneyline · Mercer Bears-218 → -300Moved
  • Spread · The Citadel Bulldogs+4.5 (-110) → +7 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Mercer Bears-4.5 (-110) → -7 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over133.5 (-110) → 136.25 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under133.5 (-110) → 136.25 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

The Citadel Bulldogs
5-16 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Mercer Bears
7-14 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-02-21T11:15:41.737Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-01-24Mercer Bears 66 · The Citadel Bulldogs 68
  • 2023-03-03The Citadel Bulldogs 41 · Mercer Bears 66
  • 2023-02-25The Citadel Bulldogs 50 · Mercer Bears 72
  • 2023-01-28Mercer Bears 74 · The Citadel Bulldogs 65
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Mercer Bears defeated The Citadel Bulldogs 87-78

Mercer Bears defeated The Citadel Bulldogs 87-78 on February 21, 2024, a 9-point decision in the series. Mercer Bears' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 46-40. Against SportsJaw's recorded The Citadel Bulldogs +7 (-110) spread, Mercer Bears covered, while the 165 combined points finished over the recorded total of 136.25.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • DpxsportsSpread · Mercer Bears +4.5 (-110)Win
  • 72dolphinsSpread · Mercer Bears -4.5 (-110)Win
  • AdrianMariucciSpread · The Citadel Bulldogs +4.5 (-110)Loss