A key college basketball betting odds battle sees the away Samford Bulldogs taking on the Mercer Bears Saturday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Mercer Bears were listed as -10.5-point favorites at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark earlier in the day. It opened first at Sportsbook, where the over/under betting odds total was expected shortly.
Samford Bulldogs vs Mercer Bears Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Samford Bulldogs will look to cover the spread vs the Mercer Bears on Saturday, as the Bulldogs are 4-8 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Bears are 4-6-1 ATS. Samford is 7-5 against the total, while Mercer is 6-5 versus the total betting line.
It's a betting matchup between the No. 191-rated Mercer Bears and the No. 288-ranked Samford Bulldogs, according to the latest pro hoops power rankings here at Odds Shark.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Bulldogs grabbed a 107-91 win over the Bulldogs on Thursday, behind a 26-point effort from Demetrius Dyson at McAlister Field House.
Mercer got 16 points from Stephon Jelks but lost anyway, 58-56, to Western Carolina on Wednesday at Ramsey Center.
- Samford is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
- Samford is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games on the road
- Samford is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Mercer
- Samford is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Mercer
Next Betting Matchups
Samford home to Wofford, Thursday, January 18th
Mercer at Chattanooga, Monday, January 15th
