Troy Vs Mercer: College Basketball Betting Preview, Tips And Picks – December 21, 2022

Written By PlayPicks Staff on December 20, 2022

The Troy Trojans (8-4) play the Mercer Bears (6-6) at 7:00 PM ET on Wednesday, December 21, 2022. The matchup airs on ESPN. Keep reading to find betting insights and statistics to help place a wager on the Trojans’ (-246 to win on the moneyline) game with the Bears (+196).

The betting facts in this article reference odds valid as of December 21, 2022 at 5:44 PM ET. Head to the table below for the latest lines for this outing and click here to get the best DraftKings Sportsbook deposit bonus!

Troy Vs Mercer Betting Lines

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Troy (-5.5)
Total Pick Over (138)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Troy Vs Mercer Stat Rankings

Troy Avg. (Rank) Mercer Avg. (Rank)
79.5 (57th) Points Scored 76.8 (104th)
65.3 (97th) Points Allowed 68 (163rd)
35.6 (149th) Rebounds 34.8 (190th)
12.2 (50th) Off. Rebounds 9.3 (247th)
8.8 (72nd) 3pt Made 7.3 (200th)
15.1 (91st) Assists 18.1 (12th)
12.7 (204th) Turnovers 11.3 (77th)

Troy Vs Mercer Betting Trends

  • The Trojans have six wins in nine games against the spread this season.
  • Troy has won twice ATS (2-1) as a 5.5-point favorite or more this season.
  • This season, six of the Trojans’ nine games have gone over the point total.
  • Troy and its opponent have broken the 138-point mark five times this year.
  • Trojans games have had an average of 144.8 points this season, 6.8 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.
  • Mercer is 4-6-0 against the spread this season.
  • The Bears have won once ATS (1-1) as a 5.5-point underdog or greater this year.
  • Troy has seen six of its nine games hit the over.
  • Bears games have had over 138 points five times this year.
  • The average total for Mercer’s games is 144.8 points, which is 6.8 more than this game’s over/under.

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Troy Impact Players

  • Nelson Phillips posts 12.7 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists per contest, shooting 44.6% from the floor and 34.4% from downtown with 1.8 made 3-pointers per game.
  • Xavier Williams averages 10.8 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game, shooting 52% from the floor.
  • Christyon Eugene averages 12.1 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.5 assists per contest. At the other end, he delivers 0.8 steals and 0.1 blocked shots.
  • Aamer Muhammad paces the Trojans at 3.2 assists per contest, while also putting up 1.8 rebounds and 10.4 points.
  • Kieffer Punter puts up 9.3 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game, shooting 38% from the floor and 27.9% from downtown with 1 made 3-pointers per contest.

Mercer Impact Players

  • Luis Hurtado is posting a team-leading 5.6 assists per contest. And he is contributing 10.5 points and 5.6 rebounds, making 50% of his shots from the field.
  • Jalyn McCreary is the Bears’ top scorer (14.7 points per game) and assist man (0.7), and averages 4.8 rebounds.
  • Kamar Robertson gets the Bears 13.3 points, 3.1 rebounds and 2 assists per game. He also puts up 1.5 steals and 0.3 blocked shots.
  • David Craig is the Bears’ top rebounder (6 per game), and he produces 9.4 points and 0.7 assists.
  • Shawn Walker gives the Bears 10.4 points, 2.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game. He also posts 0.6 steals and 0.2 blocked shots.
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