Western Carolina vs Mercer Prediction, Bet Builder Tips & Odds

By Duante Johnson, NCAAB Analyst | Published: 3 months ago | Last Updated: Mar 7, 23:37 | 4 min read

Western Carolina Catamounts (WCU)

Basketball NCAAB Sat 8 Mar 05:00

Mercer Bears

  1. Prediction
  2. Bet Builder
  3. Odds
  4. Player Props
  5. Team Stats
  6. Standings

Fancy Mercer Against the Spread?

Back Mercer with a -7 spread when they face Western Carolina. This is a good number and we are confident the favorites can cover the line at odds of 1.91.

Western Carolina Have Won 7 Out of 10 on the H2H

Stony Brook Seawolves claimed a victory in their previous game. A 71-66 home win occurred against Elon Phoenix.

The past 10 games between the teams have seen Western Carolina win seven times.

NCAAB Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Mercer 14-19 2511 2485 26 9-7 5-12 1L
Western Carolina 8-22 2090 2371 -281 7-7 1-15 5L
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Expert College Basketball Analysis

Team news plays a valuable role and we’re always monitoring the players who have an injury concern. We’ve also got a handle on the form guide, with plenty of data provided which puts you in the picture in terms of stats.

Key Western Carolina vs Mercer stats:

  • The +7 line hasn’t been covered by WCU in 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
  • The +7 line hasn’t been covered by WCU in 13 of their last 20 games on the road.
  • The +7 line hasn’t been covered by WCU in 3 consecutive games.

Western Carolina vs Mercer Prediction

The best betting angle could be Mercer against the spread. You can land 1.91 that the market leaders are able to cover the -7 line and they are more than capable in this college contest.

We recommend moving the line if you are searching for bigger odds about the same selection. Take your pick and get the juice that you want from your wager in the process.

Mercer -7 Probability

According to the sportsbooks, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. However, we think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball wager.

Our Pick

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Published 10:53, 07 March 2025

Western Carolina vs Mercer Bet Builder Tips

Spread Mercer -7
Totals Under 153
Result & BTTS 80 Mercer / No

Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with Mercer -7. We’ve also gone for Under 153 points and Mercer/BTTS No on the Result & Both Teams to Score lines.

There are many options when you place a bet builder. You can go through the available basketball lines and identify your favorite picks before combining the odds on the bet slip. Personalised wagering doesn’t come any better.

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Correct Score Prediction

Western Carolina Western Carolina logo 67 - 79 Mercer logo Mercer

There’s a huge payout on the cards should you correctly predict the correct score. We’re siding with the Bears to claim a 79-67 win which will hopefully go close.

Western Carolina vs Mercer Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Books Make Mercer Likelier Winners

With the sportsbooks giving them a 72% probability of winning this college game, Mercer might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their 1.38 Moneyline betting odds. For those wanting to back Western Carolina, you will find 3.10 about the underdogs.

The current spread is 6.5 and the total points line is 153.5. A Total bet is always available and can often provide value selections. If you’re going for Under 153.5, this outcome can be backed at 1.95.

If you think Mercer can reach 20 points first, then odds of 1.56 are available for the favorites to win. On the flip side, Western Carolina are 2.30 to reach this total before their opponents.

The good news is that you can access a nice selection of game lines and team props for most college basketball contests. The betting sites have a huge range of pre-game and in-game wagering options.

Betting Lines & Odds

Player Props & Micro Betting

There is regularly betting value to be found from wagering on the player props with the best online gambling sites. You can find lots of ways to back for or against a specific player lining up for one of the two teams.

Micro betting provides a rollercoaster ride for college basketball bettors. It can be great to enjoy the live lines, with the opportunity to bet on the Next Field Goal. Watch the live action before deciding which way to go.

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Last 5 & H2H

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Western Carolina logo Western Carolina Stats

Mercer logo Mercer Stats

Moneyline

  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

Point Spread

Total Points

Total Points

NCAAB Table Select Season

Southern Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Furman 25-9 2638 2368 270 13-4 12-5 1L
Chattanooga 24-9 2602 2375 227 14-4 10-5 1L
Samford 22-10 2667 2406 261 13-4 9-6 2L
UNC Greensboro 20-12 2332 2092 240 11-4 9-8 1L
E. Tennessee St. 19-13 2301 2128 173 13-4 6-9 1L
Wofford 19-15 2561 2374 187 8-6 11-9 3W
VMI 15-19 2492 2487 5 8-7 7-12 1L
Mercer 14-19 2511 2485 26 9-7 5-12 1L
Western Carolina 8-22 2090 2371 -281 7-7 1-15 5L
Citadel 5-25 1997 2251 -254 5-12 0-13 22L
  • Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
  • PF = Total Points For
  • PA = Total Points Against
  • N. Pts = Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Away = Away Record
  • Strk = Current Streak

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