The Citadel Bulldogs (8-3) vs Mercer Bears (8-4)
Game Info: Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at 7:00 pm (McAlister Field House)
Betting Odds: The Citadel Bulldogs +5.5 -- Over/Under: 174.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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The Mercer Bears and The Citadel Bulldogs face off on Wednesday in a college basketball showdown at the McAlister Field House.
The Mercer Bears got out to a fast start to the season, but coming into this game there have been some struggles losing three of the last four games. The one win during that stretch came in their last game against Western Carolina, but even in that one, they didn’t cover the spread. The offense has been strong this season, but the biggest issue has been with their defense. Two games in a row, Mercer gave up 83 points. On the season, Mercer is averaging 79 points per game while their defense is giving up 77.3 points per game. Guard Ross Cummings has been the best player for Mercer averaging 15.7 points while shooting 49.6 percent
On the other side of this matchup The Citadel Bulldogs who come into this game with an 8-3 record overall but coming into this game they have lost three straight games. Each of the last two games, The Citadel have also failed to cover the spread. In the last game against UNC Greensboro, the defense gave up 87 points and that led to the loss. The Citadel likes to play a fast pace but they don’t play a whole lot of defense. The Citadel is averaging 88.4 points per game while their defense is giving up 88.4 points per game. Hayden Brown has been the best player for The Citadel averaging 21.5 points, 10,5 rebounds and shooting 52.6 percent from behind the three point line.
The over is 7-2 in Mercer’s last nine games overall. The under is 12-4 in Mercer’s last 16 games against Southern. Mercer is 7-3 against the spread in their last 10 games played on Wednesday. The Citadel is 4-13-1 against the spread in their last 18 games against Southern. The under is 10-1 in the last 11 meetings played between the two teams.
This is a high total, but I still believe it’s too low. Over the last five games, The Citadel is averaging 90 points per game and this game is going to be a shootout. Back the over to cash with ease in this game.