| MATCHUP | Mercer Bears | Wofford Terriers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 13-7 | 13-7 |
| Spread | -1.5 100 | +1.5 -120 |
| Moneyline | -118 | -102 |
| Total | Over 160.5 (-112) | Under 160.5 (-108) |
| Where | Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium, Spartanburg, SC | |
| When | Saturday, January 24, 2026 | |
| Time | 11:00 AM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Wofford Terriers Preview
Wofford Terriers have a 13-7 record this season and are tied in the second place of the SoCon. They have a 5-2 conference record and are coming off an 88-78 home win against Samford. Their previous three games were a 74-70 away win against Furman, a 76-67 home win against Chattanooga and a 109-97 away loss against Mercer.
Offensively, Wofford averages 78.9 points per game, while allowing 76.6 points per game defensively. The Terriers shoot with 45% from the field and grab 35.2 rebounds per game, while dishing out 14.3 assists per game. They average 3.4 blocks per game and 6.6 steals per game defensively.
Kyler Holmes leads Wofford in scoring, with an average of 18.8 points per game, while shooting with 48.6% from the field and 70.3% from the free throw line. Holmes is also the team’s leading rebounder with 5.6 per game. Chase Vasko leads the team in assists with 4.1 per game.
Mercer Bears Preview
Mercer Bears have a 13-7 record this season and are tied in the 2nd place of the SoCon. They have a 5-2 conference record and are coming off an 88-76 home win against Western Carolina. Their previous three games were a 102-92 away win against UNC Greensboro, a 77-67 away win against VMI and a 109-97 home win against Wofford.
Offensively, Mercer averages 85.4 points per game, while allowing 75.1 points per game defensively. The Bears shoot with 47% from the field and grab 39.5 rebounds per game, while dishing out 14.9 assists per game. They average 3.6 blocks per game and 9.0 steals per game defensively.
Baraka Okojie leads Mercer in scoring, with an average of 18.2 points per game, while shooting with 41.8% from the field and 83.6% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 5.5 assists. Alex Mighty is the team’s leading rebounder with 10.7 per game.
Mercer Bears @ Wofford Terriers Betting Trends: January 24, 2026
Why the Wofford Terriers will win
- Wofford has won seven of its last eight games against Mercer.
- Mercer has lost each of its last five games at Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium.
- The home team has won the first half in four of the last five games between Mercer and Wofford.
Why the Mercer Bears will win
- Mercer has won each of its last five games.
- Wofford has lost each of its last four home day games against Conference opponents.
- Mercer has won the first half in each of its last six games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Wofford’s last nine day games at Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium have produced a total of 162 or fewer points.
- Six of Mercer’s last seven road games have produced a total of 162 or fewer points.
Mercer vs Wofford Prediction
In this Mercer vs Wofford Prediction, Mercer is coming as -1.5 road favorites. Both teams have identical overall records this season but Wofford has been very strong at home, while Mercer has been struggling on the road. Mercer has been red-hot lately, with five consecutive wins and is 7-0 against the spread in its last 7 games, while Wofford has been just 2-2 both straight up and against the spread in its last 4 games. Mercer has a better offense, scoring 6.5 points per game more than Wofford and have been in better form lately, so I expect them to get the job done on the road today. Take Mercer and lay the -1.5 point.