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Furman Paladins vs. Mercer Bears
The fans at Hawkins Arena will be treated to a game between the Furman Paladins and the Mercer Bears when they take their seats on Saturday.
Oddsmakers opened the Paladins as -2-point favorites versus the Bears, while the game's total opened at 148.5.
Last time out for Mercer, they were a 79-78 winner as they battled Spartans on the road. They covered in the match as a +8-point underdog.
Last time out for Furman, they were a 91-82 loser as they battled Keydets on the road. They failed to cover in the match as a -9.5-point favorite.
Furman:
Team record: 15-5 SU,9-8 ATS
Furman is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Furman's last 6 games on the road
Furman is 17-7 ATS in its last 24 games when playing Mercer
Mercer:
Team record: 10-10 SU,11-7 ATS
Next up:
Furman home to Samford Wednesday, January 29
Mercer home to The Citadel Wednesday, January 29