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.
Review our College Basketball Betting guide to learn how to bet this game.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
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.
Moneyline Mage
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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
| Underdog The Citadel | Favorite Mercer |
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| Underdog The Citadel | Favorite Mercer |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Mercer is a -16.5 -102 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while The Citadel is a +16.5 -118 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
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.
Mercer is a -2000 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and The Citadel is a +950 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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The Citadel
Mercer
1/07/26 7:00pm EST | +16.5 -118-16.5 -102 |
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
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
| BetMGM Bet |
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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 |
The Citadel
Mercer
Game to Overtime
1/07/26 7:00pm EST | Yes +2200No -10000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| Mercer | 19-13 | 0.594 | 14-1 | 5-11 | 11-7 | +2 | 0.611 | L1 |
| The Citadel | 11-22 | 0.333 | 7-8 | 3-12 | 7-11 | +6 | 0.389 | L1 |
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 OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM The Citadel YR: futures available
Mercer Championship OddsNo 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
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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.
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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.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the The Citadel vs Mercer Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the The Citadel vs Mercer Game.
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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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