The Citadel vs Mercer Basketball Odds

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The Bulldogs will play the Bears on Wednesday, January 7th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:00 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 2025-26 college basketball season, The Citadel and Mercer are set to hit the hardwood on Wednesday, January 7th, 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, The Citadel currently has a 96.67 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Mercer is 97.67.
  • Away The Citadel - The Citadel starts this game with a 0-6 record as an away team, ranking them 5th in the Southern Conference for away team wins.
  • Home Mercer - Mercer meets The Citadel boasting a 6-0 record as a home team. They currently rank 3rd in the Southern Conference for home team wins.
  • Conference Win Percentage - The Citadel currently ranks 3rd (0.000) in the Southern Conference, with Mercer now standing 3rd (0.000) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 Southern Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
  • Overall Win Percentage - The Citadel has a 0.200 overall win percentage, with Mercer matching up with a 0.533 overall win percentage.
  • Team Records - The Citadel currently possesses 3-12 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Mercer has tallied a 8-7 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Hear ye, hear ye! The Citadel, with a 3-12 record, meets Mercer on Wednesday.

Both teams are 0-2 in the Southern Conference, fighting for a conference tournament seed.

The Citadel has lost 5 in a row, while Mercer has dropped 2 straight. Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. It's a battle of struggling teams, but anything can happen in college basketball. You can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below. It's a crucial game for both teams as they look to climb the conference standings. So gather round, my fellow wizards, and witness the magic unfold on the court. May the best team emerge victorious in this epic showdown!

Best Bulldogs at Bears Odds


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

The Citadel		Favorite

Mercer
+16.5 -118 BetMGM
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-16.5 -102 BetMGM
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Mercer has a -16.5 -102 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. The Citadel has a +16.5 -118 point spread at BetMGM OH. The Citadel is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
147.5 o -105 BetMGM
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147.5 u -115 BetMGM
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BetMGM has the best over line of 147.5 points. Risk $105 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 147.5 points. Risk $115 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

The Citadel		Favorite

Mercer
+950 BetMGM
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-2000 BetMGM
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Mercer is the -2000 moneyline favorite. Risk $2,000 to win $100 on Mercer at BetMGM. The Citadel is the +950 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $950 on The Citadel. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the The Citadel vs Mercer College Basketball game on Wednesday, January 7th, 2026?

Mercer is a -16.5 -102 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while The Citadel is a +16.5 -118 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the The Citadel vs Mercer College Basketball game on Wednesday, January 7th, 2026?

The best over line is 147.5 -105 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 147.5 -115 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the The Citadel vs Mercer College Basketball game on Wednesday, January 7th, 2026?

Mercer is a -2000 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and The Citadel is a +950 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

College Basketball Odds Example

College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained

Game		 BetMGM Sports Betting BetMGM
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The Citadel
Mercer
1/07/26 7:00pm EST
+16.5 -118-16.5 -102
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Underdog The Citadel - The Citadel bettors risk $100 to win $84.75 at -118 odds.

A +16.5 The Citadel underdog bet wins if they lose by 16 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 17 or more.

Favorite Mercer - Mercer bettors risk $100 to win $98.04 at -102 odds.

A -16.5 Mercer favorite bet wins if they win by 17 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 16 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

The Citadel at Mercer Prop Bets

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College Basketball Prop Bets
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The Citadel
Mercer
First to 5 Points
1/07/26 7:00pm EST
+140-200Bet
The Citadel
Mercer
First to 10 Points
1/07/26 7:00pm EST
+175-250Bet
The Citadel
Mercer
First to 15 Points
1/07/26 7:00pm EST
+220-325Bet
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Game to Overtime
1/07/26 7:00pm EST
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Team Standings

2025-2026 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - The Citadel, Mercer
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
Mercer10-70.5888-02-72-2+20.500W2
The Citadel4-130.2354-50-71-3+30.250W1

The Citadel & 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.

The Citadel Championship Odds

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

Mercer Championship Odds

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

The Citadel & 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 The Citadel 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 Wednesday, January 7th, 2026 at 7:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.

  2. Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.

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

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  4. Choose your bet and place a wager.

    Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.

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