The Catamounts will play the Bears on Saturday, January 13th, 2024. 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
Looking into the second half of the 2023-24 college basketball season, Western Carolina and Mercer are set to hit the hardwood on Saturday, January 13th, 2024. 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 2023-24 season in full stride, Western Carolina currently has a 99.67 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Mercer is 96.67.
- Away Western Carolina - Western Carolina starts this game with a 7-2 record as an away team, ranking them 1st in the Southern Conference for away team wins.
- Home Mercer - Mercer meets Western Carolina boasting a 5-2 record as a home team. They currently rank 5th in the Southern Conference for home team wins.
- Conference Win Percentage - Western Carolina currently ranks 1st (1.000) in the Southern Conference, with Mercer now standing 3rd (0.333) for their conference win percentage in the 2023 Southern Conference for the 2023-24 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - Western Carolina has a 0.875 overall win percentage, with Mercer, matching up with a 0.500 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - Western Carolina currently possesses 14-2 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Mercer has tallied a 8-8 standing as the 2023-24 college basketball season continues to unfold.
Moneyline Mage
Spelling out the winners with humor since the middle ages.
Ladies and gentlemen, wizards and witches, gather 'round for a magical clash on the hardwood! On Saturday, January 13th, 2024, our courageous Western Carolina warriors shall embark on a perilous journey to face the formidable Mercer warriors in their own enchanted fortress.
In the mystical realm of college basketball, Western Carolina boasts a mighty 14-2 overall standing, while Mercer stands at a respectable 8-8. Yet, heed my words, for the path to glory lies not only in the overall records but also in the treacherous conference battles. The conference records shall determine the seeds for the fearsome conference tournament that looms ahead.
Behold, Western Carolina stands tall with a flawless 3-0 Southern Conference standing, wielding a streak of victory with 8 consecutive triumphs. Meanwhile, Mercer finds themselves in a predicament, having succumbed to defeat in their recent encounter.
Now, brave wizards and witches, review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. Remember, you can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers, BetMGM, and BetWay. A wager may enhance your enchantment, but do so responsibly.
As we embark upon this thrilling clash, let us not forget to acknowledge the future fortunes of each team. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below. Brace yourselves, for the battle of the hardwood is upon us!
Best Catamounts at Bears Odds
| Underdog Mercer | Favorite Western Carolina |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Mercer | Favorite Western Carolina |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Western Carolina is a -3.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Mercer is a +3.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 138.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 138.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Western Carolina is a -165 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Mercer is a +140 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Western Carolina
Mercer
1/13/24 2:00pm EST | -3.5 -110+3.5 -110 |
Underdog Mercer - Mercer bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +3.5 Mercer underdog bet wins if they lose by 3 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 4 or more.
Favorite Western Carolina - Western Carolina bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -3.5 Western Carolina favorite bet wins if they win by 4 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 3 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Western Carolina 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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Western Carolina
Mercer
First to 5 Points
1/13/24 2:00pm EST | -135-105Bet |
Western Carolina
Mercer
First to 10 Points
1/13/24 2:00pm EST | -135-105Bet |
Western Carolina
Mercer
First to 15 Points
1/13/24 2:00pm EST | -140+100Bet |
Western Carolina
Mercer
Game to Overtime
1/13/24 2:00pm EST | Yes +1050No -10000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| Western Carolina | 22-10 | 0.688 | 12-3 | 10-6 | 11-7 | +4 | 0.611 | L1 |
| Mercer | 16-17 | 0.485 | 10-6 | 4-9 | 8-10 | +7 | 0.444 | L1 |
Western Carolina & 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.
Western Carolina Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Western Carolina YR: futures available
Mercer Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Mercer YR: futures available
Western Carolina & 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 Western Carolina 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, January 13th, 2024 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 Western Carolina vs Mercer Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Western Carolina 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.