Wofford vs. Mercer Predictions & Picks: Spread, Total – February 8

Published 10:38 pm Friday, February 7, 2025

Saturday’s contest features the Wofford Terriers (12-12, 6-5 SoCon) and the Mercer Bears (11-13, 4-7 SoCon) clashing at Hawkins Arena (on February 8) at 2:00 PM ET. This matchup, according to our computer prediction, will result in a 76-73 win for Wofford.

According to our computer prediction, Wofford is projected to cover the spread (2.5) against Mercer. The two teams are expected to go under the 149.5 total.

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Wofford vs. Mercer Game Info & Odds

  • Date: Saturday, February 8, 2025
  • Time: 2:00 PM ET
  • TV: ESPN+
  • Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
  • Where: Macon, Georgia
  • Venue: Hawkins Arena
  • Line: Wofford -2.5
  • Point total: 149.5
  • Moneyline (to win): Wofford -150, Mercer +122

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Wofford vs. Mercer Score Prediction

  • Prediction:
    Wofford 76, Mercer 73

Spread & Total Prediction for Wofford vs. Mercer

  • Pick ATS: Wofford (-2.5)
  • Pick OU: Under (149.5)

Wofford has compiled a 10-12-0 record against the spread this season, while Mercer is 12-10-0. Both the Terriers and the Bears are 11-11-0 in terms of going over the point total in their games this season. The teams average 153.8 points per game, 4.3 more points than this matchup’s total. Wofford is 5-5 against the spread and 6-4 overall in its last 10 contests, while Mercer has gone 4-6 against the spread and 3-7 overall.

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Wofford Performance Insights

  • The Terriers average 74.1 points per game (192nd in college basketball) while giving up 70.4 per outing (143rd in college basketball). They have a +88 scoring differential overall and outscore opponents by 3.7 points per game.
  • Wofford ranks 57th in the nation at 34.8 rebounds per game. That’s 6.7 more than the 28.1 its opponents average.
  • Wofford makes 9.5 three-pointers per game (39th in college basketball), while its opponents have made 8.9 on average.
  • The Terriers rank 99th in college basketball by averaging 99.3 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively are 234th in college basketball, allowing 94.4 points per 100 possessions.
  • Wofford forces 9.7 turnovers per game (327th in college basketball) while committing 10.2 (76th in college basketball play).

Mercer Performance Insights

  • The Bears have a +80 scoring differential, topping opponents by 3.4 points per game. They’re putting up 79.7 points per game, 60th in college basketball, and are giving up 76.3 per outing to rank 302nd in college basketball.
  • The 36.1 rebounds per game Mercer accumulates rank 28th in the nation. Their opponents pull down 35.5.
  • Mercer makes 9 three-pointers per game (68th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 9.1. It shoots 33.4% from deep, and its opponents shoot 33.8%.
  • Mercer has committed 12 turnovers per game (246th in college basketball), 1.3 fewer than the 13.3 it forces (57th in college basketball).

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