Western Carolina vs Mercer Basketball Odds

The Catamounts will play the Bears on Saturday, January 13th, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 2:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

Looking into the second half of the 2023-24 college basketball season, Western Carolina and Mercer are set to hit the hardwood on Saturday, January 13th, 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, Western Carolina currently has a 99.67 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Mercer is 96.67.
  • Away Western Carolina - Western Carolina starts this game with a 7-2 record as an away team, ranking them 1st in the Southern Conference for away team wins.
  • Home Mercer - Mercer meets Western Carolina boasting a 5-2 record as a home team. They currently rank 5th in the Southern Conference for home team wins.
  • Conference Win Percentage - Western Carolina currently ranks 1st (1.000) in the Southern Conference, with Mercer now standing 3rd (0.333) for their conference win percentage in the 2023 Southern Conference for the 2023-24 college basketball season.
  • Overall Win Percentage - Western Carolina has a 0.875 overall win percentage, with Mercer, matching up with a 0.500 overall win percentage.
  • Team Records - Western Carolina currently possesses 14-2 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Mercer has tallied a 8-8 standing as the 2023-24 college basketball season continues to unfold.

Moneyline Mage

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Moneyline Mage

Ladies and gentlemen, wizards and witches, gather 'round for a magical clash on the hardwood! On Saturday, January 13th, 2024, our courageous Western Carolina warriors shall embark on a perilous journey to face the formidable Mercer warriors in their own enchanted fortress.

In the mystical realm of college basketball, Western Carolina boasts a mighty 14-2 overall standing, while Mercer stands at a respectable 8-8. Yet, heed my words, for the path to glory lies not only in the overall records but also in the treacherous conference battles. The conference records shall determine the seeds for the fearsome conference tournament that looms ahead.

Behold, Western Carolina stands tall with a flawless 3-0 Southern Conference standing, wielding a streak of victory with 8 consecutive triumphs. Meanwhile, Mercer finds themselves in a predicament, having succumbed to defeat in their recent encounter.

Now, brave wizards and witches, 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. A wager may enhance your enchantment, but do so responsibly.

As we embark upon this thrilling clash, let us not forget to acknowledge the future fortunes of each team. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below. Brace yourselves, for the battle of the hardwood is upon us!

Best Catamounts at Bears Odds


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

Mercer
Favorite

Western Carolina
Western Carolina has a -3.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Mercer has a +3.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. Mercer is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
BetMGM has the best over line of 138.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 138.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Mercer
Favorite

Western Carolina
Western Carolina is the -165 moneyline favorite. Risk $165 to win $100 on Western Carolina at BetMGM. Mercer is the +140 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $140 on Mercer. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Western Carolina vs Mercer College Basketball game on Saturday, January 13th, 2024?

Western Carolina is a -3.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Mercer is a +3.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Western Carolina vs Mercer College Basketball game on Saturday, January 13th, 2024?

The best over line is 138.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 138.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Western Carolina vs Mercer College Basketball game on Saturday, January 13th, 2024?

Western Carolina is a -165 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Mercer is a +140 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained

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Western Carolina
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1/13/24 2:00pm EST
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Underdog Mercer - Mercer bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A +3.5 Mercer underdog bet wins if they lose by 3 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 4 or more.

Favorite Western Carolina - Western Carolina bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A -3.5 Western Carolina favorite bet wins if they win by 4 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 3 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Western Carolina at Mercer Prop Bets

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College Basketball Prop Bets
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Western Carolina
Mercer
First to 5 Points
1/13/24 2:00pm EST
-135-105Bet
Western Carolina
Mercer
First to 10 Points
1/13/24 2:00pm EST
-135-105Bet
Western Carolina
Mercer
First to 15 Points
1/13/24 2:00pm EST
-140+100Bet
Western Carolina
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Game to Overtime
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Team Standings

2023-2024 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Western Carolina, Mercer
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
Western Carolina22-100.68812-310-611-7+40.611L1
Mercer16-170.48510-64-98-10+70.444L1

Western Carolina & 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.

Western Carolina Championship Odds

No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Western Carolina YR: futures available

Mercer Championship Odds

No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Mercer YR: futures available

Western Carolina & 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 Western Carolina vs Mercer College Basketball Game

  1. 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 Saturday, January 13th, 2024 at 2:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.

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  3. Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Western Carolina vs Mercer Game.

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