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Mercer Bears vs. Furman Paladins
The Mercer Bears and the Furman Paladins will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Timmons Arena.
Oddsmakers opened the Paladins as -11.5-point favorites versus the Bears, while the game's total opened at 154.
Last time out for Furman, they were a 77-73 winner as they battled Mocs on the road. They failed to cover in the match as a -7-point favorite.
Last time out for Mercer, they were a 78-65 loser as they battled Terriers at home. They failed to cover in the match as a -2.5-point favorite.
Mercer:
Team record: 7-2 SU,2-4 ATS
Furman:
Team record: 7-3 SU,4-3 ATS
Furman is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Furman is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Mercer
Furman is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Mercer
Next up:
Mercer home to The Citadel Wednesday, January 6
Furman home to VMI Saturday, January 9