| MATCHUP | Wofford Terriers | Mercer Bears |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 11-6 | 10-7 |
| Where | Hawkins Arena, Macon, GA | |
| When | Saturday, January 10, 2026 | |
| Time | 02:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Mercer Bears Preview
Mercer Bears have a 9-7 record this season and are tied for 6th place in SoCon. They have a 7-0 home record and are coming off a 101-63 home win against The Citadel. Their previous three games were a 77-71 away loss against East Tennessee State, a 74-72 away loss against Furman and a 122-49 home win against Barber-Scotia.
Offensively, Mercer averages 83.3 points per game, while allowing 73.1 points per game defensively. The Bears shoot with 45% from the field and grab 39.0 rebounds per game, while dishing out 14.8 assists per game. They average 3.8 blocks per game and 9.4 steals per game defensively.
Baraka Okojie leads Mercer in scoring, with an average of 17.5 points per game, while shooting with 41.5% from the field and 84.0% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 5.3 assists. Armani Mighty is the team’s leading rebounder with 9.4 per game.
Wofford Terriers Preview
Wofford Terriers have an 11-5 record this season and are tied for 2nd place in SoCon. They have a 5-4 road record and are coming off a 97-85 home win against UNC Greensboro. Their previous three games were a 95-86 away win against The Citadel, a 79-74 away win against Western Carolina and an 88-54 home win against Cincinnati.
Offensively, Wofford averages 78.2 points per game, while allowing 74.9 points per game defensively. The Terriers shoot with 44% from the field and grab 36.6 rebounds per game, while dishing out 14.8 assists per game. They average 3.5 blocks per game and 6.8 steals per game defensively.
Kahmare Holmes leads Wofford in scoring, with an average of 17.2 points per game, while shooting with 48.4% from the field and 70.5% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 5.9 rebounds. Cayden Vasko adds a team-high 4.1 assists per game.
Wofford Terriers @ Mercer Bears Betting Trends: January 10, 2026
Why the Mercer Bears will win
- Mercer has won each of its last 10 day games at Hawkins Arena following a home win.
- Wofford has lost five of its last six day games following a home win.
- The home team has won the first half in five of Mercer’s last six games.
Why the Wofford Terriers will win
- Wofford has won each of its last seven games against Mercer.
- Mercer has lost nine of its last 11 day games against Conference opponents.
- Wofford has won the first half in each of its last four games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the last 19 games between Wofford and Mercer have produced a total of 152 or fewer points.
- Six of Wofford’s last seven day games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 153 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Mercer ranks 12th among Division 1 teams for field goal attempts per game this season (65.6).
- Mercer ranks T31st among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (9.4).
- Wofford ranks 45th among Division 1 teams for turnovers per game this season (10.3).
Wofford vs Mercer Prediction
In this Wofford vs Mercer Prediction, Mercer is coming as -5 home favorites. Wofford has a better overall record but Mercer has been undefeated at home and has been excellent against the spread, with a 11-2 ATS record this season. But they are coming into this matchup in poor form, as they are 2-5 in their last 7 games, while Wofford has four consecutive wins and are 6-2 against the spread in their last 8 games. I like the value with the road dog in this matchup, so take Wofford and get the +5 points.