Chattanooga (14-8) vs Mercer (11-11)
Game Info: Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 2:00 pm (McKenzie Arena)
The Line: Betting Odds: Chattanooga -7 — Over/Under: 152.5
The Mercer Bears and Chattanooga Mocs meet Saturday in college basketball action at the McKenzie Arena. Here’s a Mercer vs Chattanooga Prediction. This article will include a Mercer vs Chattanooga Pick.
Mercer Bears Betting Preview
The Mercer Bears beat The Citadel, lost to Furman, and they play Samford, Wofford, and Furman next. The Mercer Bears are averaging 79.5 points on 44.7 percent shooting and allowing 74.5 points on 42.5 percent shooting. Ahmad Robinson is averaging 17.5 points and 4.9 rebounds, while Tyler Johnson is averaging 15.7 points and 3.4 rebounds. Alex Holt is the third double-digit scorer and Angel Montas Jr. is grabbing 3.6 rebounds. The Mercer Bears are shooting 32.7 percent from beyond the arc and 67 percent from the free throw line. The Mercer Bears are allowing 32.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.6 rebounds per game.
Chattanooga Mocs Betting Preview
The Chattanooga Mocs beat East Tennessee State and Western Carolina, and they play Wofford, Furman, and Samford next. The Chattanooga Mocs are averaging 77.3 points on 47.2 percent shooting and allowing 71.6 points on 43.4 percent shooting. Bash Wieland is averaging 13.4 points and 4 rebounds, while Trey Bonham is averaging 13.4 points and 2.7 assists. Honor Huff is the third double-digit scorer and Frank Champion is dishing 2.8 assists. The Chattanooga Mocs are shooting 34.4 percent from beyond the arc and 76.3 percent from the free throw line. The Chattanooga Mocs are allowing 34.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31 rebounds per game.
Why the Chattanooga Mocs will win
- Mercer has lost each of its last four games at McKenzie Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Chattanooga has won each of its last four games against Mercer at McKenzie Arena.
- Chattanooga has won the first half in each of its last three games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Mercer Bears will win
- The road team has won six of Chattanooga’s last eight games.
- Chattanooga has lost three of its last four home day games against the Southern Conference.
- Chattanooga has lost the first half in three of its last four home day games against the Southern Conference.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Chattanooga’s last 11 Saturday games against the Southern Conference Conference has produced a total of 152 or fewer points.
- Forty-four of Mercer’s last 56 games against the Southern Conference Conference have produced a total of 150 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Chattanooga ranks 40th among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (76.3%).
- Chattanooga ranks 40th among Division 1 teams for effective field goal percentage this season (55.2%).
- Mercer ranks 22nd among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (9.5).
- Mercer ranks 37th among Division 1 teams for field goals made per game this season (29.1).
Mercer vs Chattanooga Injury Report
Neither Mercer nor Chattanooga has a player listed on its injury report.
Mercer vs Chattanooga Prediction
Mercer has four road wins on the season, but it’s in rough shape, with losses in five of its last seven games and a defense that’s heading in the wrong direction. Mercer also beat Chattanooga a month ago at home as a slight dog. Still, Chattanooga has been far and away the more impressive team this season and is coming off strong road wins over Western Carolina and East Tennessee State. Chattanooga has to be feeling good coming back home. Mercer just doesn’t have the offensive horses to compete with a Chattanooga team that’s just outside the top 100 in scoring offense and top 70 in offensive field goal percentage.