The Mercer Bears (11-15, 4-9 SoCon) are 7.5-point underdogs as they try to stop a four-game losing streak when they host the VMI Keydets (12-14, 6-7 SoCon) on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at Hawkins Arena. The game airs at 4:30 PM ET on ESPN+. The over/under in the matchup is set at 153.5.
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Mercer Cover -7.5 vs VMI -110
Mercer vs. VMI betting lines
- Mercer moneyline odds to win: -321
- VMI moneyline odds to win: +254
- Spread: Mercer (-7.5)
- Total: 153.5
Mercer statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Mercer has covered the spread in a higher percentage of its home games than away games. It has covered five times in eight opportunities when playing at home, and it has covered five times in 14 opportunities in road games.
- The Bears have exceeded the over/under in two of eight home games (25%). They’ve fared better on the road, going over the total in nine of 14 matchups (64.3%).
- At home, Mercer has won more often as a moneyline favorite, producing a record of 3-0 (1.000). In road games, it is 3-1 (.750) as a moneyline favorite.
Recent trends
- On offense, the Bears have had a hard time putting the ball in the basket over their last 10 games, scoring 73.9 points per contest over that span as opposed to the 78.8 they’ve put up over the course of this year.
- Mercer has been slightly suspect on the defensive end of the floor of late, giving up 79.8 points per game over its last 10 outings compared to the 77.1 it has conceded this year.
- Over their past 10 contests, the Bears are making 0.8 fewer three-pointers per game than their season long average (7.9 compared to 8.7 season-long), while also shooting a lower percentage from beyond the arc in that span (31.3% compared to 33.2% season-long).
Mercer betting records this season
- ATS Record: 12-12-0 (Home: 5-3-0; Away: 5-9-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 7.5+: 2-1-0 (As Favorite: 4-3-0; As Underdog: 8-9-0)
- O-U-P: 12-12-0 (Home: 2-6-0; Away: 9-5-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 6-1 (Home: 3-0; Away: 3-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-14 (Home: 1-4; Away: 1-9)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.6 (196th in nation) | 42.7 (119th) | 35.7 (28th) | 35.6 (350th) | 13.7 (176th) | 12 (252nd) |
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VMI statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Against the spread, VMI has had better results on the road (9-4-0) than at home (5-2-1).
- Looking at the over/under, Keydets games have gone over less often at home (four of eight, 50%) than on the road (seven of 13, 53.8%).
- This year the Keydets are 1-4 at home when moneyline underdogs (.200 winning percentage). Away they are 2-9 (.182).
Recent trends
- In their past 10 games, the Keydets are posting 70 points per contest, compared to their season average of 74.7.
- In its previous 10 games, VMI is giving up 70.8 points per game, 1.1 fewer points than its season average (71.9).
- The Keydets are sinking 0.9 fewer three-pointers per contest in their previous 10 games (8.4) compared to their season average (9.3), and they are putting up a worse three-point percentage over their past 10 games (31.5%) compared to their season mark (33.5%).
VMI betting records this season
- ATS Record: 16-6-1 (Home: 5-2-1; Away: 9-4-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 7.5+: 8-4-0 (As Favorite: 4-1-0; As Underdog: 12-5-1)
- O-U-P: 11-12-0 (Home: 4-4-0; Away: 7-6-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 4-0 (Home: 2-0; Away: 2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-14 (Home: 1-4; Away: 2-9)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42.7 (287th in nation) | 43.5 (162nd) | 32.2 (179th) | 33.2 (302nd) | 13.4 (202nd) | 10.8 (130th) |
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