The UNC Greensboro Spartans (7-11, 3-2 SoCon) are 6.5-point underdogs as they attempt to extend a four-game home winning streak when they square off against the Mercer Bears (11-7, 3-2 SoCon) on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at First Horizon Coliseum. The game airs at 4 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The point total in the matchup is set at 157.5.
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Mercer Cover -6.5 vs UNC Greensboro -112
Mercer vs. UNC Greensboro betting lines
- Mercer moneyline odds to win: -303
- UNC Greensboro moneyline odds to win: +241
- Spread: Mercer (-6.5)
- Total: 157.5
Mercer statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- When playing at home, Mercer sports a better record against the spread (5-0-0) compared to its ATS record in road games (8-2-0).
- The Bears have eclipsed the total in three of five home games (60%), compared to four of 10 road games (40%).
- In five home games as a moneyline favorite, Mercer has five wins (1.000). It has the same winning percentage (1-0 record) as a moneyline favorite on the road.
Recent trends
- On offense, the Bears have increased their output a little bit over their last 10 games, scoring 85.6 points per contest over that span compared to the 84.3 they’ve racked up over the course of this season.
- Mercer’s defense has been more stingy as of late, as the team has allowed 71.2 points per game during its past 10 compared to the 74.1 points per game its opponents average on the season.
- During their last 10 outings, the Bears are making the same number of three-pointers per game as their season long average (9.3), while shooting a lower percentage from beyond the arc in that span (33.5% compared to 34.1% season-long).
Mercer betting records this season
- ATS Record: 13-2-0 (Home: 5-0-0; Away: 8-2-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 6.5+: 4-0-0 (As Favorite: 6-0-0; As Underdog: 7-2-0)
- O-U-P: 7-8-0 (Home: 3-2-0; Away: 4-6-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 6-0 (Home: 5-0; Away: 1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-7 (Home: 0-0; Away: 2-7)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.3 (132nd in nation) | 41.9 (85th) | 35.5 (65th) | 33.7 (305th) | 15.1 (129th) | 10.9 (129th) |
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UNC Greensboro statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- In 2025-26 against the spread, UNC Greensboro has a better winning percentage at home (.333, 2-4-0 record) than away (.167, 1-5-0).
- Spartans games have gone above the over/under less frequently at home (three times out of six) than away (five of six) this season.
- As moneyline underdogs, the Spartans have won a higher percentage of games at home (2-0) than on the road (1-5).
Recent trends
- Over their last 10 games, the Spartans are scoring 82.5 points per game, 4.8 more than their season average (77.7).
- Over its past 10 games, UNC Greensboro is ceding 74.9 points per game, 4.6 fewer points than its season average (79.5).
- The Spartans are making 8.1 treys per contest over their past 10 games, which is 0.2 more than their average for the season (7.9). Likewise, they sport a higher three-point percentage over their past 10 games (38.0%) compared to their season average from beyond the arc (35.4%).
UNC Greensboro betting records this season
- ATS Record: 5-11-0 (Home: 2-4-0; Away: 1-5-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 6.5+: 0-6-0 (As Favorite: 0-5-0; As Underdog: 5-6-0)
- O-U-P: 10-6-0 (Home: 3-3-0; Away: 5-1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 1-4 (Home: 1-3; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-7 (Home: 2-0; Away: 1-5)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.2 (189th in nation) | 45.2 (261st) | 33.5 (143rd) | 33.7 (305th) | 12.5 (295th) | 10.7 (120th) |
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