The Buccaneers will play the Bears on Wednesday, January 31st, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Looking into the second half of the 2023-24 college basketball season, East Tennessee State and Mercer are set to hit the hardwood on Wednesday, January 31st, 2024. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2023-24 season in full stride, East Tennessee State currently has a 96.33 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Mercer is 96.33.
- Away East Tennessee State - East Tennessee State starts this game with a 3-8 record as an away team, ranking them 4th in the Southern Conference for away team wins.
- Home Mercer - Mercer meets East Tennessee State boasting a 5-4 record as a home team. They currently rank 5th in the Southern Conference for home team wins.
- Conference Win Percentage - East Tennessee State currently ranks 4th (0.250) in the Southern Conference, with Mercer now standing 4th (0.250) for their conference win percentage in the 2023 Southern Conference for the 2023-24 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - East Tennessee State has a 0.476 overall win percentage, with Mercer, matching up with a 0.429 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - East Tennessee State currently possesses 10-11 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Mercer has tallied a 9-12 standing as the 2023-24 college basketball season continues to unfold.
Moneyline Mage
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Ladies and gentlemen, gather 'round for a mystical battle on the hardwood! On Wednesday, January 31st, 2024, the mighty East Tennessee State Buccaneers, with a 10-11 overall standing, shall journey to face the valiant Mercer Bears, with a 9-12 overall standing, in a clash of college basketball titans.
In the realm of college basketball, conference records wield great power, for they shall determine the seeds in the conference tournament. Both East Tennessee State and Mercer stand at 2-6 in the Southern Conference, hungering for victory to improve their standings.
But alas, the Buccaneers have lost their last game, while the Bears have triumphed in theirs. The winds of fate are fickle, my friends, and the outcome of this battle shall be uncertain until the final buzzer sounds.
Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. Remember, you can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers, BetMGM, and BetWay. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below.
Prepare yourselves, for the clash of East Tennessee State and Mercer awaits! Who shall emerge victorious? Only time will reveal the answer to this enchanting tale of hoops.
Now, let us gather our magical potions and brace ourselves for the spectacle that awaits us on the court. May the wizards of East Tennessee State and Mercer dazzle us with their skills, and may the best team prevail in this mystical battle of college basketball.
Best Buccaneers at Bears Odds
| Underdog East Tennessee State | Favorite Mercer |
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| Underdog East Tennessee State | Favorite Mercer |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Mercer is a -1.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while East Tennessee State is a +1.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 135.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 135.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Mercer is a -125 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and East Tennessee State is a +105 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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East Tennessee State
Mercer
1/31/24 7:00pm EST | +1.5 -110-1.5 -110 |
Underdog East Tennessee State - East Tennessee State bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +1.5 East Tennessee State underdog bet wins if they lose by 1, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 2 or more.
Favorite Mercer - Mercer bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -1.5 Mercer favorite bet wins if they win by 2 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 1, tie, or lose outright.
East Tennessee State at Mercer Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
| BetMGM Bet |
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East Tennessee State
Mercer
First to 5 Points
1/31/24 7:00pm EST | -115-120Bet |
East Tennessee State
Mercer
First to 10 Points
1/31/24 7:00pm EST | -110-125Bet |
East Tennessee State
Mercer
First to 15 Points
1/31/24 7:00pm EST | -110-125Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| East Tennessee State | 19-16 | 0.543 | 10-4 | 5-11 | 8-10 | +7 | 0.444 | L1 |
| Mercer | 16-17 | 0.485 | 10-6 | 4-9 | 8-10 | +7 | 0.444 | L1 |
East Tennessee State & Mercer Futures Odds
Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.
East Tennessee State Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM East Tennessee State YR: futures available
Mercer Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Mercer YR: futures available
East Tennessee State & Mercer Team Pages
Review each team's futures odds, betting bonuses, current standings and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the East Tennessee State vs Mercer College Basketball Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Wednesday, January 31st, 2024 at 7:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the East Tennessee State vs Mercer Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the East Tennessee State vs Mercer Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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