Mercer vs VMI Basketball Odds - SportsBetting3.com

The Bears will play the Keydets on Thursday, January 15th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 6:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Looking into the second half of the 2025-26 college basketball season, Mercer and VMI are set to hit the hardwood on Thursday, January 15th, 2026. 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 2025-26 season in full stride, Mercer currently has a 98.33 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for VMI is 96.00.
Away Mercer - Mercer starts this game with a 2-7 record as an away team, ranking them 3rd in the Southern Conference for away team wins.
Home VMI - VMI meets Mercer boasting a 5-2 record as a home team. They currently rank 4th in the Southern Conference for home team wins.
Conference Win Percentage - Mercer currently ranks 3rd (0.500) in the Southern Conference, with VMI now standing 4th (0.250) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 Southern Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
Overall Win Percentage - Mercer has a 0.588 overall win percentage, with VMI matching up with a 0.353 overall win percentage.
Team Records - Mercer currently possesses 10-7 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, VMI has tallied a 6-11 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Hocus pocus, Mercer faces VMI in battle on Thursday night.

10-7 Mercer vs. 6-11 VMI, conference records crucial for tournament seedings.

Mercer 2-2, VMI 1-3 in Southern Conference standings.

Mercer on 2-game win streak, VMI on 2-game losing streak.

Review the tables below for best point spread, total, and moneylines.

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We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below.

May the magic of the court favor the victor in this clash.

Best Bears at Keydets Odds

**Best Point Spread Betting Odds**
Underdog VMI	Favorite Mercer
+8.5 -110 BetMGM Bet	-8.5 -110 BetMGM Bet

Mercer has a -8.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. VMI has a +8.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. VMI is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

**Best Total Betting Odds**
Over	Under
153.5 o -110 BetMGM Bet	153.5 u -110 BetMGM Bet

BetMGM has the best over line of 153.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 153.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

**Best Moneyline Betting Odds**
Underdog VMI	Favorite Mercer
+325 BetMGM Bet	-425 BetMGM Bet

Mercer is the -425 moneyline favorite. Risk $425 to win $100 on Mercer at BetMGM. VMI is the +325 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $325 on VMI. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Mercer vs VMI College Basketball game on Thursday, January 15th, 2026?

Mercer is a -8.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while VMI is a +8.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Mercer vs VMI College Basketball game on Thursday, January 15th, 2026?

The best over line is 153.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 153.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Mercer vs VMI College Basketball game on Thursday, January 15th, 2026?

Mercer is a -425 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and VMI is a +325 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained
Game	BetMGM Bet
Mercer VMI 1/15/26 6:00pm EST	-8.5 -110 +8.5 -110

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Underdog VMI - VMI bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A +8.5 VMI underdog bet wins if they lose by 8 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 9 or more.

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

A -8.5 Mercer favorite bet wins if they win by 9 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 8 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Mercer at VMI Prop Bets

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	BetMGM Bet
Mercer VMI First to 5 Points 1/15/26 6:00pm EST	-155 +110 Bet
Mercer VMI First to 10 Points 1/15/26 6:00pm EST	-175 +125 Bet
Mercer VMI First to 15 Points 1/15/26 6:00pm EST	-200 +140 Bet
Mercer VMI Game to Overtime 1/15/26 6:00pm EST	Yes +950 No -5000 Bet

Team Standings

2025-2026 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Mercer, VMI
Team	W-L	Win%	Home	Away	Conf	CGB	Conf%	Strk
Mercer	16-10	0.615	12-0	4-10	8-5	+3	0.615	W1
VMI	6-20	0.231	5-7	1-11	1-12	+10	0.077	L11

Mercer & VMI Futures Odds

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Mercer Championship Odds

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VMI Championship Odds

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