The Bears will play the Cougars on Thursday, November 9th, 2023. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:00 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 2023-24 college basketball season has begun, with Mercer and Chicago State scheduled to matchup on Thursday, November 9th, 2023. Let's review each team's key performance stats from the 2022-23 season to see what's in store for this early season matchup.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Mercer had a 97.50 conference power ranking in the 2022-23 season. The conference power ranking for Chicago State in the 2022-23 season was 100.00.
- Away Mercer - When the 2022-23 regular season ended, Mercer had a 4-10 record as an away team, ranking them 3rd in the Southern Conference for away team wins.
- Home Chicago State - As for Chicago State, they finished the 2022-23 regular season with a 8-0 record as a home team. They ranked 1st in the Independent Conference for home team wins for the 2022-23 season.
- Conference Win Percentage - Mercer ended up ranking 6th (0.333) in the Southern Conference, with Chicago State standing 1st (0.000) for points scored in the 2022 Independent Conference.
- Overall Win Percentage - Mercer finished the regular season with a 0.424 overall win percentage. Meanwhile, Chicago State notched a 0.355 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - Mercer had a 14-19 regular season overall record, with Chicago State tallying a 11-20 regular season standing last year.
Moneyline Mage
Spelling out the winners with humor since the middle ages.
Ladies and gentlemen, get ready for an enchanting showdown on Thursday, November 9th, 2023. Mercer, a team with a 14-19 overall standing last season, is set to clash with Chicago State, who finished with an 11-20 overall standing. Both teams are hungry for a triumphant start to the 2023-24 college basketball regular season.
The stakes are high, my fellow sorcerers, as college basketball conference records hold the key to conference tournament seeds. Last season, Mercer had a 6-12 Southern Conference standing, while Chicago State had a 0-0 Independent Conference standing. This game will undoubtedly shape their path moving forward.
If you're feeling adventurous, bet on this game with any of SportsBetting3.com's partner sportsbooks. But remember, wise wizards review the odds before tipoff. And while you're at it, check out the team prop bets below for some extra excitement.
Will Mercer's dynamic spellcasting abilities overpower Chicago State's formidable defense? Or will Chicago State cast a spell of tenacity to secure victory? The outcome remains uncertain, but one thing's for sure – this clash of magical talents will be truly spellbinding.
Best Bears at Cougars Odds
| Underdog Chicago State | Favorite Mercer |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Chicago State | Favorite Mercer |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Mercer is a -4.5 -105 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Chicago State is a +7.5 -115 point spread underdog at BetRivers.
The best over line is 131 -120 points at BetRivers, which means you risk $120 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 131.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Mercer is a -190 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Chicago State is a +265 moneyline underdog at BetRivers.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Mercer
Chicago State
11/09/23 8:00pm EST | -4.5 -105+4.5 -115 |
Underdog Chicago State - Chicago State bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +4.5 Chicago State underdog bet wins if they lose by 4 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 5 or more.
Favorite Mercer - Mercer bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -4.5 Mercer favorite bet wins if they win by 5 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 4 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Mercer at Chicago State 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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Mercer
Chicago State
First to 5 Points
11/09/23 8:00pm EST | -135-105Bet |
Mercer
Chicago State
First to 10 Points
11/09/23 8:00pm EST | -140+100Bet |
Mercer
Chicago State
First to 15 Points
11/09/23 8:00pm EST | -145+105Bet |
Mercer
Chicago State
Game to Overtime
11/09/23 8:00pm EST | Yes +1050No -10000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| Independent | ||||||||
| Chicago State | 13-19 | 0.406 | 6-5 | 5-12 | 0-0 | - | 0.000 | L1 |
| Southern | ||||||||
| Mercer | 16-17 | 0.485 | 10-6 | 4-9 | 8-10 | +7 | 0.444 | L1 |
Mercer & Chicago State 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.
Mercer Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Mercer YR: futures available
Chicago State Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Chicago State YR: futures available
Mercer & Chicago State 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 Mercer vs Chicago State 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 Thursday, November 9th, 2023 at 8:00 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 Mercer vs Chicago State Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Mercer vs Chicago State 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.