The Eagles will play the Bears on Saturday, December 16th, 2023. Your timezone's tip off time is 2:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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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
The Florida Gulf Coast and Mercer basketball teams will play on Saturday, December 16th, 2023 as the 2023-24 college basketball season continues to roll along. Now that both teams have a few games under their belts, let’s size up this matchup by looking at some performance metrics and key stats.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Florida Gulf Coast currently has a 96.67 conference power ranking so far in the 2023-24 season. The SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Mercer is 96.33.
- Away Florida Gulf Coast - Florida Gulf Coast heads into this game with a 1-4 record as an away team, ranking them 2nd in the ASUN Conference for away team wins.
- Home Mercer - Mercer will host Florida Gulf Coast sporting a 1-2 record as a home team. They currently rank 6th in the Southern Conference for home team wins for the 2023-24 season.
- Conference Win Percentage - Florida Gulf Coast currently ranks 1st (0.000) in the ASUN Conference, with Mercer now standing 1st (0.000) for their conference win percentage in the 2023 Southern Conference for the 2023-24 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - Florida Gulf Coast has a 0.273 overall win percentage. Their opponent, Mercer, has a 0.333 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - Florida Gulf Coast has a 3-8 regular season overall record. Mercer has notched a 3-6 standing so far in the 2023-24 college basketball season.
Moneyline Mage
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Ladies and gentlemen, gather 'round for a clash of the collegiate titans! On Saturday, December 16th, 2023, Florida Gulf Coast will be journeying to Mercer's lair for an electrifying battle on the basketball court.
Florida Gulf Coast boasts a 3-8 overall standing this season, while Mercer stands at 3-6. The stakes are high as college basketball conference records determine the coveted tournament seeds. Both teams have yet to make their mark in their respective conferences, with 0-0 standings for Florida Gulf Coast in the ASUN Conference and Mercer in the Southern Conference.
Our point spread, total, and moneyline tables show the best lines and odds for this matchup. If you're feeling bold, place a bet at BetMGM, BetWay, or Betrivers. But before you do, let's review each team's futures odds and current standings below.
Florida Gulf Coast's last game ended in defeat, leaving them hungry for redemption. In contrast, Mercer enters this showdown with a triumphant aura, having won their last game. It's a clash of contrasting momentum, my friends, and it promises to be a spectacle to remember.
So, gather your potions and ready your wands, for the magic of college basketball awaits. Florida Gulf Coast versus Mercer, a battle that could shape the destiny of these teams. Don't miss this enchanting encounter on Saturday, December 16th, 2023.
Best Eagles at Bears Odds
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Mercer is a -1.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetRivers, while Florida Gulf Coast is a +1.5 +100 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 132.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 134.5 -137 points at BetRivers, and that means you risk $137 to win $100 betting the under.
Mercer is a -125 moneyline favorite at BetRivers and Florida Gulf Coast is a +115 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Florida Gulf Coast
Mercer
12/16/23 2:00pm EST | +1.5 +100-1.5 -120 |
Underdog Florida Gulf Coast - Florida Gulf Coast bettors risk $100 to win $100 at +100 odds.
A +1.5 Florida Gulf Coast underdog bet wins if they lose by 1, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 2 or more.
Favorite Mercer - Mercer bettors risk $100 to win $83.33 at -120 odds.
A -1.5 Mercer favorite bet wins if they win by 2 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 1, tie, or lose outright.
Florida Gulf Coast 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.
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Florida Gulf Coast
Mercer
First to 5 Points
12/16/23 2:00pm EST | -110-125Bet |
Florida Gulf Coast
Mercer
First to 10 Points
12/16/23 2:00pm EST | -110-125Bet |
Florida Gulf Coast
Mercer
First to 15 Points
12/16/23 2:00pm EST | -105-135Bet |
Florida Gulf Coast
Mercer
Game to Overtime
12/16/23 2:00pm EST | Yes +1050No -10000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| ASUN | ||||||||
| Florida Gulf Coast | 14-18 | 0.438 | 9-5 | 5-10 | 8-8 | +4 | 0.500 | L1 |
| Southern | ||||||||
| Mercer | 16-17 | 0.485 | 10-6 | 4-9 | 8-10 | +7 | 0.444 | L1 |
Florida Gulf Coast & 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.
Florida Gulf Coast Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Florida Gulf Coast YR: futures available
Mercer Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Mercer YR: futures available
Florida Gulf Coast & 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 Florida Gulf Coast 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 Saturday, December 16th, 2023 at 2:00 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 Florida Gulf Coast vs Mercer Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Florida Gulf Coast 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.